xxJPMxx Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'm a mental health therapist After you paint it, all I can do is ask you how you feel about that. LOL!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 That is the right product for Duratex, but you will need the quart to do two LS inside and out as two coats will be needed. Wears well but does give an industrial look. Thin with a little water to tone that down. Good instructions on PE for different finish looks. I like the roller it comes with but I would spring for an additional 4" version for the exterior. Less work, less "seams" on the paint job. Jimjimbo did some that turned out very nice. I don't have very good pics, but here are a couple before and after adding trim. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxJPMxx Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Great info guys thanks!! That product looks like it comes out great form both examples given here. I will get a few quarts because I am doing 4 speakers. I would rather have extra, I can always use it for something else. What about the inside of the squawker horn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 What about the inside of the squawker horn? I don't know about what others would do, but I'd use something different than Duratex on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 What do you guys paint these with? PAINT THEM??? NO NO NO !!! GET TO SANDING BUDDY! Lets see that pretty wood it took me nearly 20 hours of straight, nothing but sanding to get two of em' down to raw wood. You have A LOT of sanding to do, JP Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Matthews, JP doesn't know this, but all 4 speakers have that black plastic wrap on them to save them from scuffing and all he has to do is peel it off to get to the wood. Oh JP, You can't use a picture of a 5 volt tube showing 6.3 on them as sandpaper to sand them down either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 the_sloth told me to let you know this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Matthews, JP doesn't know this, but all 4 speakers have that black plastic wrap on them to save them from scuffing and all he has to do is peel it off to get to the wood. OMGosh!!! I want video of him peeling that "wrap" off. I can see the frustration starting already. It would be best to start at a corner, don't you think, Jim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Matthews, JP doesn't know this, but all 4 speakers have that black plastic wrap on them to save them from scuffing and all he has to do is peel it off to get to the wood. OMGosh!!! I want video of him peeling that "wrap" off. I can see the frustration starting already. It would be best to start at a corner, don't you think, Jim? Well 1st he needs to remove all the drivers so the plastic doesn't "Stick" , then he needs to start in a corner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wvu80 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Matthews, JP doesn't know this, but all 4 speakers have that black plastic wrap on them to save them from scuffing and all he has to do is peel it off to get to the wood. Oh JP, You can't use a picture of a 5 volt tube showing 6.3 on them as sandpaper to sand them down either. What next Jim, will you be recommending a left handed paint roller? Maybe muffler bearings? Like Nick Fury said to Tony Stark, I've got my eye on you. +++ I also like paint instead of Durotex because I'm not a fan of dimples, although some of the pics above of Mookie's work with the industrial LS looks pretty good with the Durotex. I like a semi-gloss or a satin black because it is less reflective and I like my speakers to blend in to the background and not call attention to themselves visually. Use a brush with a quality Fine 3/8" nap. Ask the Big Speaker guys what size to use. And make sure not to listen to Jim, get a right handed roller. Edited January 17, 2016 by wvu80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I'd use a 1/4 inch nap if you did decide to use a semi gloss or satin finish. The roller sleeve shouldn't be pne of the lower ended ones either. A 1/4 inch nap will give a better finish.Make sure you also sand in between coats.I like using a nice steel wool. Start with 0 if already sanded down and finish off with 000 when finish coats are being done. What's wrong with a left handed roller sleeve? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxJPMxx Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Left handed rollers cost more to manufacture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 yes but look at the quality, and when you paint, the left handed are better for audiophile sound acoustics as the paint goes on differently. The acoustics are inverted so you won't need to use $1,000 cables or wiring. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxJPMxx Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I wonder if the right handed rollers have the same effect in the southern hemisphere.............fascinating stuff here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 JP, sent you a text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 17, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 17, 2016 I am sure some of you on here have heard me say that La Scalas are my dream speaker. My dream has come true LaScalas make for beautiful dreams. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 17, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 17, 2016 Did I miss the photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I wonder if the right handed rollers have the same effect in the southern hemisphere.............fascinating stuff here. Toilets flush in the opposite direction south of the hemisphere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 yes but look at the quality, and when you paint, the left handed are better for audiophile sound acoustics as the paint goes on differently. It's a right mode thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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