wvu80 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Karson suggested the Kilz will take out the smoke smell, and then some Duratex will help. That sounds promising. Expensive, but promising. At $70 a gallon (if you buy an entire gallon, by the quart $120 a gallon) that Duratex is expensive! +++ For $300 for the pair I would guess you could part it out and recoup your investment, but you won't make anything which I'm sure you already know. I respect you for trying to save these from the landfill. I feel the same way, but you really have your work cut out for you with this little project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 To reduce smoke smell, remove both horms. drivers and scrub w Dawn in and out. Well, obviously, keep driver throats dry. Woofer is sealed up except for face, should be ok smell wise anyway. Wash inside of mid/ hi space/ dry quickly after wiping w fan. If deemed necessary, paint it with Kilz original.before re installing mid and hi and xover. Xover should be fine to wash w Dawn solution w brush, blow dry w compressor, then dry in front of fan few days. What I would do anyway. I used to make strawberry smoothies in masse for an annual church function, Would dowse and rinse motor base of blender thoroughly before put away till next year. Never any problem getting the electrics soaked, just maybe bearing lube degradation. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 The verdict is in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I'd put em in the basement and listen to them. Over spray on a painting project? No problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 One wonders how long that stuff can withstand 1100 degree heat. It's a worrisome thing with me. JJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Would one gallon of Duratex do both? If so , not too bad $. Lars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 All I see is Bill Murray in caddy shack saying "I don't think the heavy stuff is gonna come down for quite a while" Probably won't buff out but unless the entire thickness of the plywood is compromised, you should be able to fill in with bonds or similar to get a solid substrate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Light my Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 What is "bonds" You probably mean generically "Bondo" catalyzed body filler. Yes, would be good to use to "feather" out ridges. Lars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 They checked to be okay. They first requested Clint Black - Like the Rain It really is a good tune to show off the dynamics of speakers. Very clean, his voice is unique, bass is deep..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Actually nowadays, what with not getting change back from a dollar at McDonalds for some time now, $70/ gallon is not bad, even though due to applied mils thickness due to viscosity it goes quickly. High quality "varnish" goes for way more that that nowadays . Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 The better of the two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 <snip> I respect you for trying to save these from the landfill. I feel the same way, but you really have your work cut out for you with this little project. Thanks. I feel sorry for them, like someone hurt due to something brought about by no fault of the victim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) (Duratex at) $70/ gallon is not bad, even though due to applied mils thickness due to viscosity it goes quickly. I've never liked the look of Duratex, it's a little too industrial looking for my tastes. I prefer a latex or even an oil based paint in satin black even though it would definitely need two coats, maybe more. Still, with the smoke and fire damage, Duratex hides a lot of flaws and does look like the obvious choice. Edited July 10, 2016 by wvu80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 These aren't going to clean up, nowhere near going to clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsoncookie Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Still waiting for the backside xover and mid hi area interior. Too bashful?? Lars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 I will say that they sound just as good as any other stock LaScala built in the same time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 iPad is so much smarter than me. Bondo = bonds. You might need to remove the entire side. Actually might not be that bad if you are going to paint or re veneer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Still waiting for the backside xover and mid hi area interior. Too bashful?? Lars It's gotten dark here and I don't want to bring the burnt smell inside. They have AL xover and sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 <snip> Too bashful?? Lars wouldn't you be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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