Painting In-wall speaker covers

[PolkThug]

I have some RC55i's that I want to paint, but I'm worried about clogging up the grills. Has anyone done this yet? On the backside of the grill, there is a thin layer of fabric which looks like it could be a problem.

[fireshoes]

Check the owners manual online. I noticed while I was browsing the new LCi manuals that they had painting suggestions.

[wallstreet]

Jesus man, take the paper off the grill! It's just there for shipping.

[gidrah]

I would assume that once you remove the metal grill the thin fabric would come away easily. Use thin coats of spray paint held about a foot away in a back and forth motion.

If you mess them up I'll delete this post and deny anything.:D

[RuSsMaN]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Actually, it's there for painting too.

[Tour2ma]

Originally posted by RuSsMaN
Actually, it's there for painting too. ... with the grilll on, but not to be left in place after painting... yes?

[RuSsMaN]

Ed Zachry.

[Ron-P]

I removed and discarded the fabric. I painted the grills with spray paint.


Peace Out~:D

[goingganzo]

let me get this strait you should remove the fabric off the grill even if you dont paint? thanks.. ps how do you remove the grill after insaalling them? just a queston i am not finished with my install but i just need the wire and to nstall the covers.

[wallstreet]

Originally posted by goingganzo
let me get this strait you should remove the fabric off the grill even if you dont paint?

Yes




how do you remove the grill after insaalling them?
Use a needle or paper clip. Stick it in the side and pull out. Once installed, you shouldn't have to do this though.

[PolkThug]

It's not packing, lol.

Okay, I will remove the thin piece of fabric that is on the inside of the grill, and spray paint them. I was nervous to do so, because I thought it was there for acoustic purposes, which it may be.

[wallstreet]

the less material between you and your speaker, the better the sound. Kind of like condoms if you know what I mean.:rolleyes:

[brettw22]

Jesus Wall.......Russ had the incriminating picture, but for God's sake, PLEASE no more information about you and your 'special bond' you have wtih your speaks........

[PolkThug]

I removed the fabric and grills and spray painted them black. I will probably paint the rest of the speaker housing later. You can see a pic at the system showcase.

[Mstoller71]

It says in the owners manual that the fabric is in the grill so that you don't see the components through the grill. It goes on to say that you should remove the fabric for painting, placing it on a flat surface, and then replace it only after the paint is dry.