Hi,
Just wondering, I bought some bitumen pads to help dampen the vibration on the speaker cabinet walls (cabinet resonance). It already has adhesive on one side. I am wondering, what do you think is the best way to apply it? Should I use it as it is or should I add in extra glue?
My cabinet is the sealed type.
Oon
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Just wondering, I bought some bitumen pads to help dampen the vibration on the speaker cabinet walls (cabinet resonance). It already has adhesive on one side. I am wondering, what do you think is the best way to apply it? Should I use it as it is or should I add in extra glue?
My cabinet is the sealed type.
Oon
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I have ad excellent results using 3M's glue adhesive in spray. When the already glued part is applied to the non-dried sprayd glue it melts and bonds as one. Experiment with it on a small wood surface before applying in your cabs.
If they come with pressure-sensitive adhesive already you'll probably be OK, however I've experienced some peeling in the past.
Make sure you press hard all over the sheets and avoid leaving any air bubbles - you might try using a dough roller or veneer roller to do this, if you have room in a pre-built cabinet.
It's also a good idea to lightly sand the areas of the panels where you'll be applying the sheets, to provide more surface area for the adhesive to grip - just make sure you remove all the sanding dust before application.
Finally, if you want to use some extra adhesive for a little added peace of mind, a small bit of contact cement from a tube or spray can has worked well for me also.
Make sure you press hard all over the sheets and avoid leaving any air bubbles - you might try using a dough roller or veneer roller to do this, if you have room in a pre-built cabinet.
It's also a good idea to lightly sand the areas of the panels where you'll be applying the sheets, to provide more surface area for the adhesive to grip - just make sure you remove all the sanding dust before application.
Finally, if you want to use some extra adhesive for a little added peace of mind, a small bit of contact cement from a tube or spray can has worked well for me also.
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Just give the adhesive fumes 24 hours or so to clear before you reinstall the drivers, or they may damage them
I use bitumous paint. You just paint it on and you can use it as an adhesive to glue foam/other damping inside the cab. It also works out cheaper than bitumen panels.
This is the stuff I use, I'm sure there is something similar available in your vicinity:
Everbuild EVB90805 Everproof DPM 5 Litre 908 - Everbuild available at Toolbox
This is the stuff I use, I'm sure there is something similar available in your vicinity:
Everbuild EVB90805 Everproof DPM 5 Litre 908 - Everbuild available at Toolbox
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