repairing rubber surround

[des343 10+ year member]

Got some slits in my surround nothing bad just slits what can Ido to repair these everything I've done so far just rips back open id like to get them fixed before they get worse

Thanks

Also is it possible to have an XFL get a new surround put on in the future?

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[MANTI5 10+ year member]

I've used rtv silicone and it worked nice.

 

[des343 10+ year member]

I've used rtv silicone and it worked nice.

Where would I find that just a general hardwear store and must I do both sides front and back to have itt work properly it needs to be able to withstand thefull flex of the sub

 

[bbeljefe]

Where would I find that just a general hardwear store and must I do both sides front and back to have itt work properly it needs to be able to withstand thefull flex of the sub

You can buy it at Autozone or any other parts house. And it comes in black, which would be a close match to the color of the foam. Before you repair it, clean the foam with some sort of solvent. Isopropyl or denatured alcohol should do it and the former is in most people's medicine cabinet anyway.

Spread a thin layer of the silicone over the crack(s) on both sides of the surround, making sure that it gets all the way into the crack but also making sure to leave a thin layer of it spread over the surround about 1/4 to 3/8" past the edges of the crack(s).

Let it dry for at least 8 hours before using the sub and you should have a long lasing repair.... unless the foam has deteriorated, in which case it will just crack somewhere else. ;-)

EDIT: Just saw the thread title again and realized you said rubber surround. Sorry about the foam comments... I'm getting old.

 

[Jes 42 10+ year member]

Goop!

 

[Chriszle 10+ year member]

e6000

 

[d77543020 10+ year member]

for real small repairs i used super glue

 

[des343 10+ year member]

for real small repairs i used super glue

i thought about this as they are very razor blade thin slits but im worried about it causing further harm?

and thanks guys i will look around i will also say i have not tried BOTH sides yet i wasnt sure if i had to or not so that may be an issue im having im sure too.

i just want to quit messing with it and get it right as it is kind of (not too bad) but making it a little hideous at least for my likeing i like crispy new looking things lol

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

I've used rubber patch kits with good results. More durable under high pressure situations.

 

[des343 10+ year member]

I've used rubber patch kits with good results. More durable under high pressure situations.

yeah i was kind of wondering that kind of like a patch kit for a bike tire.

 

[Vossy 10+ year member]

Goop!

This, Goop brand automotive sealant. It's in a red tube/container and goes on clear.