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juggernaught
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Username: juggernaught

Post Number: 95
Registered: 3-2007
Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 5:35 pm:   Edit Post

So I just got my driver back from the shop, and (stupid me) I managed to put a hole about 3-4 millimeters diameter into the front when i lost control of the drill when reinstalling it. Does anybody have any good techniques for fixing a hole like that? Should I just leave it alone?
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 1789
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 8:46 pm:   Edit Post

I think I used to use something like toilet paper and crazy glue, but it's been a long time...
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 1576
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 8:57 pm:   Edit Post

I use my wifes nail polish. Works wonders.
2400wattman
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Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 460
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 9:11 pm:   Edit Post

toilet paper and black rtv sealant(you can use blue but the black obviously would look better)
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 1354
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 4:32 am:   Edit Post

rtv?
keith_h
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Username: keith_h

Post Number: 852
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 5:30 am:   Edit Post

RTV is a silicone rubber product produced by GE. It is used as an adhesive and sealant that is very flexible.

Keith
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 1577
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 6:09 am:   Edit Post

"RTV"-"Room Tempature Vulcanizing"
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 1356
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 6:18 am:   Edit Post

Some sort of rubber solution. I'm guessing inner tube repair glue would be a similar thing then?

graeme
juggernaught
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Username: juggernaught

Post Number: 96
Registered: 3-2007
Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 7:13 am:   Edit Post

i was thinking some fabric and epoxy, but these are great ideas guys!
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 2625
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 10:09 am:   Edit Post

I don't know if it's the current recommended method, but I seem to remember fixing tears in speaker cones with rubber cement back in the day.

Bill, tgo
jbybj
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Username: jbybj

Post Number: 95
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 3:44 pm:   Edit Post

I visit a place called Speaker City in Burbank, and they sold me some glue. It is a white glue, looks like elmers, but they said it dries differently, remains somewhat pliable. I repaired some speaker tears about 8 months ago, and the repair still holds up. It was in a plain unmarked bottle, so I don't know what it is called, but maybe the right shop could help you.
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 1791
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 - 7:29 pm:   Edit Post

It's probably called elmer's glue in an expensive bottle. I would try to find out what's actually in there and look for the "generic" version if there is one.
jbybj
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Username: jbybj

Post Number: 97
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 10:45 pm:   Edit Post

It's definitely different than Elmers, I used Elmers in the past to repair a speaker, and it became brittle, and failed in a couple of months. This stuff stays tacky, maybe it's elmers with some Olive oil mixed in ;-)

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