i have a 12 inch rockford sub that has a tear in it what kind of glue shoud i use to fix it
2007-03-21 12:50:42 · 4 answers · asked by talonmcl 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
Netthief got is right but be sure to minimize the weight you add to the subwoofer. The more weight you add to the cone, the lower the efficiency. It will also cause the resonant frequency to change a bit (go down). I'd recommend against epoxy since it will cause the cone to tear. For woofer cones, hard is bad.
2007-03-21 13:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by my2cents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried asking them this, here:
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/scripts/rightnow.cfg/php.exe/enduser/ask.php
For a paper cone, shreds of paper mixed with elmer's glue works, but I'm assuming this one isn't paper.
I'm not sure if this would work, but I would use a glue that remains flexible after it dries, such as pcv sealant (or is it pvc) anyway it's clear and smelly and kinda goopy lol so put it on really thin and let dry for at least 24 hours before you test it, then you prolly have to take it easy.
They said: Try repairing rubber surround tears with rubber cement.
What about the warranty?
2007-03-21 19:56:11 · answer #2 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into epoxy glues. They dry fast and are hard as h3ll.
***OKAY, MAYBE YOU SHOULDN'T USE EPOXY IF ITS A HOLE BUT IF IT JUST HAS A CRACK IT SHOULD WORK FINE AND NO MATTER WHAT HE USES HE WILL ADD WEIGHT. THEREFORE, UNLESS HE GETS IT RECONED OR BUYS A RECONE KIT THE SUB WONT BE 100% THE SAME. ALSO, IF THE TEAR IS ON THE SURROUND THAT A DIFFERENT STORY. SPECIFY WHAT TYPE OF TEAR/CRACK/HOLE IT IS,MAYBE POST A PIC, AND YOU WILL GET A MUCH MORE SPECIFIC SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM.
2007-03-21 20:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by MLJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new one. subs are designed for movement by placing glue on it you are restricting the movement take it to a professional for advice. When dealing with high current there is always the danger of fire.
2007-03-22 00:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋