*PICS* RE SX tear in surround, which one?

[SHiZNiLTi 10+ year member]

I've got (2) different types of silicone, which would you use to patch the tear in this RE SX's surround?

I need to patch it up tonight because I'm doing my install this weekend and want to make sure it's fully cured.

Would you use Option A or B?

Option A:

Option B:

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[SHiZNiLTi 10+ year member]

Please let me know what you have heard when it comes to patching a tear in a surround. Thanks!

 

[fbi90909 5,000+ posts]

1.

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

Option C:

Rubber cement on the back of the surround

 

[sound_around]

ive always liked Ultra-Black better.just got done fixing 2 holes in my AQ 18 with AMAZING GOO contact cement.ill let you know how it went tomorrw when it cures.

 

[SHiZNiLTi 10+ year member]

Option C:
Rubber cement on the back of the surround

lol, well I didn't think of buying that while I was at homedepot just 30 minutes ago

I can return these products if you really think it's necessary and that the rubber cement would work better.

Also this sub is going in a 4th order so aesthetics of the repair are not important.

I also saw some Gorilla Glue that said it works on foam, but I wasn't sure how flexiable it was.

What side effects would I see from putting too much silicone on the tear?

If I decide to use one of these silicones would you recomend a couple layers (1) layer in between the crack and (1) layer on top and bottom of both sides of the surround?

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

use the back stuff, done.

 

[SHiZNiLTi 10+ year member]

use the back stuff, done.

lol, option 1 or 2, they are both black //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[SHiZNiLTi 10+ year member]

I used the RTV black silicone below, looks like its gonna work great! I put some in between the crack and on the bottom and top of surorund.

 

[brian84corvette 10+ year member]

gorilla glue is for building boxes with.

it is NOT flexable - but it is an expanding glue.

so if there are small voids, it will fill and seal them as glue dries and expands.

I also say use the black rtv sealant goo stuff.

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

gorilla glue is for building boxes with.it is NOT flexable - but it is an expanding glue.

so if there are small voids, it will fill and seal them as glue dries and expands.

I also say use the black rtv sealant goo stuff.

No, gorilla glue is NOT to be used on boxes, wood glue is much better.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

JB Weld, the super quick set epoxy, i believe i used the 1 minute cure time. Used it on 2 different surrounds and it lasted the rest of the life of the subs.

 

[WOT]

JB Weld, the super quick set epoxy, i believe i used the 1 minute cure time. Used it on 2 different surrounds and it lasted the rest of the life of the subs.

Again, thats not a flexible product when dried. Shouldnt have worked, or your subs barely move

The option 2 was the better out of the options, 3m window weld is what I would have used (since i always have a tube)

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

well actually silicone is not good to use for tears believe it or not. the chemical composition can actually erode the surround over time. rubber cement would be chemically harsher as well. unfortunately that tear is giant so silicone is your best bet. but just know over time it will erode that bad boy. also you can put clear nail polish on the inside before hand for an even better seal!

 

[tc3k101 5,000+ posts]

u have to clean the surround with gasoline before you lay any glue down.

paint thinner works too