Write-up: My solution to the stock sound-blocking door speaker grills
Glue still working out?
MustGoFastR,
AWESOME WRITE UP!
240Zplus110,
Is the 3M glue still holding up?
THANKS!
AWESOME WRITE UP!
240Zplus110,
Is the 3M glue still holding up?
Originally Posted by 240Zplus110
Sourced the speaker cloth from an auto uphostery shop -- cost $5. They recommended 3M spray glue #76 (IIRC) to attach to the plastic.
Long story short.. I used this DIY to convert my speaker covers, Dremel tool and all. I used the spray glue on both the front and rear edges, stretched the fabric on while the glue was still tacky. I then trimmed the excess.
So far eveything is holding... after one cold rainy day
Thanks for the effort to post your work and the inspiration to do mine!!!
Cheers.
Long story short.. I used this DIY to convert my speaker covers, Dremel tool and all. I used the spray glue on both the front and rear edges, stretched the fabric on while the glue was still tacky. I then trimmed the excess.
So far eveything is holding... after one cold rainy day
Thanks for the effort to post your work and the inspiration to do mine!!!
Cheers.
Originally Posted by harrieyu
hey..can the plastic be cut with anything else? besides a dremel?
Which reminds me, I just bought a Husky phnematic cutter. Cuts at 20,000rpm!!! Hell, I could cut through prison bars with that thing.
Originally Posted by sixsigmalarry
MustGoFastR,
AWESOME WRITE UP!
240Zplus110,
Is the 3M glue still holding up?
THANKS!
AWESOME WRITE UP!
240Zplus110,
Is the 3M glue still holding up?
THANKS!
I used the same glue to attach auto carpet to an under strut sub box I built -- been 5 months and still attached firmly.
I finally completed the mod myself. It was extremely easy, only taking a bit of patients. Here's a couple of shots of the material I ordered. Only $6.95 for a nice roll. Probably enough to wrap 6 grills.
I also included some photos while I was removing the grill. It was extremely easy, while prying opposite the large tabs. No indentions were made on the side panels either.
I also included some photos while I was removing the grill. It was extremely easy, while prying opposite the large tabs. No indentions were made on the side panels either.
thats some nice work. the only reason I wouldnt do it is cause my girlfriend tends to be a lil clumsy in my car and would hate to have her heels get caught in the speaker hole by accident and tear but good work!
https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....7&d=1180463130
damn, i see what you guys mean that the holes aren't even holes..... hmmm
i should ask my papa if he's got a dremel..
damn, i see what you guys mean that the holes aren't even holes..... hmmm
i should ask my papa if he's got a dremel..
Originally Posted by oneDIRTYz
https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....7&d=1180463130
damn, i see what you guys mean that the holes aren't even holes..... hmmm
i should ask my papa if he's got a dremel..
damn, i see what you guys mean that the holes aren't even holes..... hmmm
i should ask my papa if he's got a dremel..
Originally Posted by BRONZEE
Nice one Vo. That looks awesome. I wonder what it would like using a a suitable fabric with a silvery lurex to continue the silver theme through the interior.
Probably would have matched well. I was partial to the basic black since the car's interior is already accented with black.
Awesome write up guys~ So I thought I'd give it a try. Turned out great!
First, I went to the fabric store and bought some black sheer, non-stretchy fabric ($3.50).
Then I popped the grills out.
Then I dremeled the obstructive center piece out.
First, I went to the fabric store and bought some black sheer, non-stretchy fabric ($3.50).
Then I popped the grills out.
Then I dremeled the obstructive center piece out.
Last edited by gothchick; Jun 24, 2007 at 11:33 AM.
Stretched the fabric over the frame.
Secured it with a ziptie.
Sewed (cinched the edges tight).
Put a thin layer of Gorrilla Glue to hold it all.
Let it cure over night.
Secured it with a ziptie.
Sewed (cinched the edges tight).
Put a thin layer of Gorrilla Glue to hold it all.
Let it cure over night.
Last edited by gothchick; Jun 24, 2007 at 11:38 AM.
Cut the zip tied back section out.
Installed them back into the car doors.
Viola -
Looks very professional. And the sound quality is night & day better than the TARD oem grills. :-)
Installed them back into the car doors.
Viola -
Looks very professional. And the sound quality is night & day better than the TARD oem grills. :-)
Last edited by gothchick; Jun 24, 2007 at 12:00 PM.
