Thanks for sharing this. I'm legally blind, and even I could tell there was significant improvement in the after shots. Definitely something to consider when preparing to sell a set of used speakers.
Yeah did this to all my Old School Mackie SRM450's before I sold them. Repainted grills and they sold like hotcakes. Did this to all 4 speakers I had. The key is to not stay in one spot too long or you will melt the plastic and remove the natural texture the cabinet has. Hope this helps.
I was thinking of tossing out my pair of EV ZLX 12Ps because they have been beaten up over the years before I retired them. I am now gonna try this and see what happens. Thanks for the idea. Keep them coming.
definitely looks way better. i was thinking about doing this to my Dj speakers that have, that have scuffs and scratches. i thought about painting them also, just wasn't sure what type of paint to use. something durable that doesn't scratch too easy, like undercoating ???
I’m late to this video, my EV ZLX 12BT replaced my EV ZLX 12Ps. The first set looked close to new the last 3 years, then a slight grill dent that occurred at an event made me sell them. One of the BTs fell on concrete at an event. The side had some rough scratches, and it’s killing my OCD. I can use my QSC k12.2s, but those sit in storage for wedding events. The EVs go out with my EV subs to every single other event. Due to the pandemic, all of the weddings I had scheduled were either canceled, or rescheduled for next year, so replacing the speaker isn’t an option now. I’m not sure if this is something to safely try, or if buffering down the scratches would work. The results in this video are incredible though. Does this occur because the paint from less damaged areas melts into the scratched areas?
great idea but you didn't show the speaker up close at the end when you got finished. I would of love to seen the up close shot of what it looks like when done. but thank you
I think mine is an old Wagner. Had it cranked up all the way, but try some different settings maybe on a less noticeable area, like the bottom to see what will work best
I need to do this to my JBLs, that are more gray than black. Question: I've got some Chemical Guys VRP that is more of a cream-like than a liquid like your Black Magic. Do you think that would be OK after the heat gun treatment? I don't want it to be too slick. Thanks for the video!!
Probably not! JBL's are different hypothronically, unless they are the EON 15 G2's, which have a very similar gigglypin to the speakers in the video. Hope this helps!
Any suggestion on what paint/primer to use on a QSC ksub that's about 10 yrs old. Has slight paint chips and marks etc. Want to try and keep the paint as original as possible. Great vid btw!
you can buy DuraTex.. its speaker paint.. get a roller and roll it on.. if its deep chips dents.. use fillers.. sand it down.. then roll the DuraTex over it.. i use to do that with my QSC KW speakers.. works great.. hope that helps
J'ai essayé sur une enceinte rcf art 500 bien abimée, mais le choc thermique du décapeur m'a fait éclaté éclaté (fissure) le plastic. Donc faire quand même très attention si vous tenez à votre enceinte.
Probably not! qsc k12.2's are different hypothronically, and intuanetically, unless they have a very similar gigglypin to the speakers in the video. Hope this helps!
@gerry your answer is hilarious! But just FYI, no it will not work on a k12 lol. The whole area began to sink before the scratch even thought about disappearing.
Thanks for sharing this. I'm legally blind, and even I could tell there was significant improvement in the after shots. Definitely something to consider when preparing to sell a set of used speakers.
Looks 100% better than before. Nice trick.
I honestly did not think this was gonna work but wow did that work well. Speaker looks a 1,000times better. Good job/trick. Thanks for posting.
Wow. That looks a lot better. Very interesting concept after last nights discussion.
Yeah did this to all my Old School Mackie SRM450's before I sold them. Repainted grills and they sold like hotcakes. Did this to all 4 speakers I had. The key is to not stay in one spot too long or you will melt the plastic and remove the natural texture the cabinet has. Hope this helps.
I was thinking of tossing out my pair of EV ZLX 12Ps because they have been beaten up over the years before I retired them.
I am now gonna try this and see what happens.
Thanks for the idea.
Keep them coming.
How did it go? I'm going to try it on the exact same pair of speakers if you had good results.
@@djjoel1 Wondering the same thing.
@@ericwatson785 4 years later still wondering lol
Not surprised this worked decently, I have seen a youtube video of a guy doing this same technique on the black trim of a vehicle!
-Dope!
Great idea! Bonus.....I get to buy a new tool!
definitely looks way better. i was thinking about doing this to my Dj speakers that have, that have scuffs and scratches. i thought about painting them also, just wasn't sure what type of paint to use. something durable that doesn't scratch too easy, like undercoating ???
Great tip! Thanks Brian!!!!!
Awesome tip. I'm definitely doing it
I use turtle wax Black wax to help out with scratches. I'll try to post a video on it soon.
I usually deep fry my speakers when they get to look like this. like deep frying a turkey. :) Lol
Very cool! In the first part you made a "Ten Footer" in the second part I think you made a "Five Footer"
car sales man tactics :) 1st they tell you 1 thing...then another. lol
I’m late to this video, my EV ZLX 12BT replaced my EV ZLX 12Ps. The first set looked close to new the last 3 years, then a slight grill dent that occurred at an event made me sell them. One of the BTs fell on concrete at an event. The side had some rough scratches, and it’s killing my OCD. I can use my QSC k12.2s, but those sit in storage for wedding events. The EVs go out with my EV subs to every single other event. Due to the pandemic, all of the weddings I had scheduled were either canceled, or rescheduled for next year, so replacing the speaker isn’t an option now. I’m not sure if this is something to safely try, or if buffering down the scratches would work. The results in this video are incredible though. Does this occur because the paint from less damaged areas melts into the scratched areas?
great idea but you didn't show the speaker up close at the end when you got finished. I would of love to seen the up close shot of what it looks like when done. but thank you
They still aren't pretty up close, but they look better
Very nice trick. thank you
Thanks for sharing ☺️👌
genius !!
Great trick and video
just curious what kind of heat gun and what temp, I have a variable heat gun and don't want to go too hot.
I think mine is an old Wagner. Had it cranked up all the way, but try some different settings maybe on a less noticeable area, like the bottom to see what will work best
Cool thanks man
clear satin poly
I need to do this to my JBLs, that are more gray than black. Question: I've got some Chemical Guys VRP that is more of a cream-like than a liquid like your Black Magic. Do you think that would be OK after the heat gun treatment? I don't want it to be too slick. Thanks for the video!!
can i do it on a JBL speaker?
Probably not! JBL's are different hypothronically, unless they are the EON 15 G2's, which have a very similar gigglypin to the speakers in the video.
Hope this helps!
what the heck! awesome!
You could also just a sponge to the speaker works way better
Any suggestion on what paint/primer to use on a QSC ksub that's about 10 yrs old. Has slight paint chips and marks etc. Want to try and keep the paint as original as possible. Great vid btw!
When there aren't too many scratches, I just use a black Sharpie pen to touch them up
Lol... I do this for just about EVERYTHING black.
you can buy DuraTex.. its speaker paint.. get a roller and roll it on.. if its deep chips dents.. use fillers.. sand it down.. then roll the DuraTex over it.. i use to do that with my QSC KW speakers.. works great.. hope that helps
i use duratex on my ksub and its look brand new and match the original black color from qsc
Cann we use hair dryer?
Hair dryer may not be hot enough ..
J'ai essayé sur une enceinte rcf art 500 bien abimée, mais le choc thermique du décapeur m'a fait éclaté éclaté (fissure) le plastic. Donc faire quand même très attention si vous tenez à votre enceinte.
wow
Think this will work on a qsc k12.2?
Probably not! qsc k12.2's are different hypothronically, and intuanetically, unless they have a very similar gigglypin to the speakers in the video.
Hope this helps!
@gerry your answer is hilarious! But just FYI, no it will not work on a k12 lol. The whole area began to sink before the scratch even thought about disappearing.
@@joshuamathermusic Told you! 😁
This was like watching paint dry ..... except less fun
Thanks?