Anyone ever fix there white speakers that had stains? I think the GF1000 had white woofers, how do you make them as close to new again as possible?

Shoe polish?

Bleach?

I haven't a clue!

Thanks ahead for any replys.

Johnny

I had good results with my bleaching technique, but the stains returned. I wound up going with a spray paint this time and the results are even better.

Here's my original post:

http://stereo2go.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8596027254/m/25...501009385#2501009385

The paint is made by Krylon and the paint code is 2422 Satin Dover White. It's not pure white; it has just a hint of cream color. Absolutely fantastic.

Thanks Booby, I'll have to try that, and also find a cap that fits my domes like you did!

These stains might not be so bad!

Johnny

thank you, fatdog --
good old JLF agreed to part with this precious jewel today --
now planning to get that exact krylon color --
and hope to post some good results--

You won't be disappointed.

Unless, of course, you spray your entire boombox white.

well , actually fatdog --
if i taped out the meters and tuning dial and a few doodads/details......

that entire box might look pretty good in satin dover white

of course -you could photoshop a preview
right ????

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:
well , actually fatdog --
if i taped out the meters and tuning dial and a few doodads/details......

that entire box might look pretty good in satin dover white

of course -you could photoshop a preview
right ????

As always.

fatdog -- like this.
but better

That looks great Ira! You wear glasses?!?!? put 'em on, I think you missed a spot

Too funny

Johnny

wasnt me , johnny

---some child attacked the program !!!

I understand, darn kids!

Johnny

i pledge to delete that gross abortion --
as soon as fatdog pops up with his adult preview

(but the point is that the 9494 might look good as a white box)

quote:

Originally posted by redbenjoe:

Hmmm your woofers look like a sunburst fender stratocaster. Great used look!

I did a little brush painting guide in this thread, if it's of any help:

http://stereo2go.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8596027254/m/20...831045945#5831045945

For the same radio too ironically.

Good luck!



Rock On.

Thanks Gluecificer.

Does it leave any brush marks?

The results pictured in the link looks absolutely amazing. I use RIT BLACK dye for my black speakers and they turn out nice, I would be more comfortable with brush painting the white cones as long as no brush marks are too obvious.

My experience with RIT:





I also followed FatDog link to bleaching. Bleaching looked good also, but I know bleach can be very destructive to fabric and makes me think the same about what it would do to the paper cones.


Thanks

Johnny

Thanks Johnnygto. If you follow my instructions you avoid any brush marks. Brush marks only occur if the paint is too thick. Experimenting on a broken speaker or some other piece of porous cardboard will give you a lot of confidence. You'll then know how much time you have to move the paint around and smooth the finish before it dries too.

Good luck!



Rock On.

thanks alot, glue

Great thread Rick, i must have missed it before.
The results look amazing.
Im going to try it out on my wrecked 9696 first then look forward to making some others look mint.

Good luck with yours too Johnny