fast_eddie_d Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 We have changed our living room decor and my timber veneer bookshelf speakers may be shown the door if they do not match the new look. Initial thoughts were trying an automotive vinyl wrap for the speakers. Do you have any experience and recommendations for automotive vinyl wrap suppliers in Sydney? Appreciate any advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
joz Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 @Jakeyb77 is doing what your thinking about. He should chime in now. the options are limitless
Guest jakeyb77 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) 20 minutes ago, joz said: @Jakeyb77 is doing what your thinking about. He should chime in now. the options are limitless Yep I am using my mate Nick at Exotic Graphix in Melbourne but sure they would have a similar place in Sydney. I'm just making sure the speakers are straight as the wrap will contour to any imperfections. Also if you change your mind it can be removed down the track. I'm just trying to work out which image of @evil c I'll get superimposed onto them. Edited April 28, 2017 by jakeyb77
EV Cali Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 If the vinyl wrap does not work out ,as long as the speakers are actual timber vernier spray can paint works well. I have just done a pair of Kef speakers and they came out really well. Admittedly they were already black,they had just faded and had a few knocks. 2
Powerglide Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 We do a lot of vinyl printing and digital cutting, there are a multitude of grades from cheep hoarding advertising to heavy sand blasting masks for glass and stone. car wraps are applied with soapy water and finished with a heat gun to manipulate the vinyl around the curves, both processes not ideal for speakers. are you speakers old school square boxes or curved? Has the veneer been finished with oiled or polyurethane? if poly has the grain been "choked" totally filled? this will narrow down the product and the application approach, don't want to burst you bubble, but if they don't have a good layer of poly on them removal of the film in the future could be disastrous. there may be better options I also have a spray booth in my workshop 1
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 If money is not too much of a worry, then these guys do a magnificent job: http://axolotl.com.au/ I've engaged them to re-do some finishing on clients' speakers and they look amazing. REALLY amazing. Not cheap though. And, you'll need to remove the drivers and connection plates.
Tasebass Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) Tase has been known to do some finishing.....just saying..... Edited April 28, 2017 by Tasebass 5
Powerglide Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) I've also used axolotl on a few projects - total opposite end of the spectrum $$$$$$ and non reversible. I share my workshop with a crazy old Serbian artist, his work with powdered metals is amazing, similar to axolotl but a bit more homogeneous, always thought it would go good on a set of speakers. @Zaphod Beeblebrox do you have any photos of the ones you have had done Edited April 28, 2017 by Powerglide
Peter_F Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Laminex is not only a fantastic and hard wearing product but actually provides significant dampening properties to the cabinets. I've done a few and they always sound better. 4
Powerglide Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 15 minutes ago, Tasebass said: Tase has been known to do some finishing.....just saying..... Is that a pair of British racing green Jag's? 1
Tasebass Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) yes...models.... aint doing no more real ones... Edited April 28, 2017 by Tasebass
Guest jakeyb77 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) Luckily for me I get great rates. Exotic Graphix don't only do cars. They have a long history of home and retail customisation. Plus as said it gives you much more options. I could spray/veneer them myself but I chose this route for something different. All the above choices may be better for your application. Choose what best suits your needs. Edited April 28, 2017 by jakeyb77
Powerglide Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 26 minutes ago, Tasebass said: yes...models.... aint doing no more real ones... I thought they were ghosted into the finish
fast_eddie_d Posted April 30, 2017 Author Posted April 30, 2017 Thanks guys @Jakeyb77, @Peter_F, @EV Cali, for the tips and the extra things I need to think about. @Zaphod Beeblebrox Axolotl is a great tip and their work looks impressive. @Powerglide, @Tasebass I have sent each of you a seperate PM.
Tasebass Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 On 30/04/2020 at 11:50 PM, Marc said: That Linn turntable is stunning! Thanks Mark..... ...Stunning in more ways than one too.... Tase.
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