cracked speaker is it fixable?

[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

Well i was screwin in my new PG RSD'S speakers on the door and slipped and hit my speaker. It didnt actually make a whole but a little slit like this

What can i use to fix that? and i noticed it didnt really effect quality that much but for now i just put some electrcial tape over it

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[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

epoxy

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

fiberglass

 

[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

and just put a little line over it and it will be fine?

 

[DeboDaddy 10+ year member]

I poked a hole through the cone of my old Concept 10's, and I filled it with epoxy. It held for about 6 months until I smoked the voice coils, and it was still holdin strong when they blew.

So that's my suggestion.

 

[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

Even thought it isnt a sub its a PG RSD coaxial the shell was actually kinda hard to i dunoo how to just slit like that where can i buy epoxy at?

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

Any hardware store.. Works great.. Just make sure to let it completely dry over night...

 

[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

So just go in there and ask for epoxy and they will know what im talkin about?

 

[Etac 10+ year member]

yea they;ll know and you probaly wont need a lot - that stuff is pretty strong

 

[fbi90909 5,000+ posts]

X how ever many more times epoxy was said.

just ask for 2 part epoxy in a syringe.

as etac said.. you won't need much of any. mix a small amount an take a Q-tip. load the Q-tip with some of the mixed epoxy and run a thin coat along the crack. do it on the back side of the speaker if possible to reduce the cosmetic damage if you are worried about it. let sit for a day or 12 hours even.

 

[DeboDaddy 10+ year member]

So just go in there and ask for epoxy and they will know what im talkin about?

I wouldn't hold my breath on this one. The employees at my local hardware stores are idiots. All your looking for is a 2-Part epoxy that is made for, or works on plastics. If you have a Hobby Shop near you they will have it too.

 

[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

alright well will i still be able to play the speaker for now? or is it just gonna make it worse i got it sealed pretty well with electrical tape

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

do not use the speaker until you fix it.

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

make sure you get the liquid epoxy though not the stuff were you cut, activate, and apply.

get the one that looks like jb weld and is liquid. it works good.

 

[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

Alright well what kinda store carries this stuff? anything like home depot wal mart ect?