MAKEOVER FOR HI FI SPEAKERS
I know this sounds funny however there have been instances when I was bored of how my old Hi Fi speakers looked. Though they worked absolutely great, however I still wanted my Hi Fi speakers to look as good as new. While I have already mentioned how to clean old Hi Fi speakers, it is also important to pay attention to the rest of the setup. In fact you can give your Hi Fi speakers a whole new look.
The first thing you have to understand is giving your Hi Fi speakers a makeover will always make them look the same even if you don’t make any changes.
The biggest thing to be done here is cleaning the frame of the Hi Fi speakers. So first you remove the speakers from the frame. Use sandpaper to get rid of the uneven surface or chipped area of the Hi Fi speakers.
Now mask it with masking tape. The sides, front and back have to be masked so as to ensure that the spray will only hit the top. Make sure you apply the tape very properly to the Hi Fi frame. The neater you apply, the better the paint will come out for the edges.
Depending on the surface and material of the Hi Fi speakers, you will have to spray 2-4 coats so the surface can absorb completely while leaving an even color impression. Oh yes! Make sure the spraying is done either on the terrace, cobbled backyard or your garage (if spacious enough). Don’t carry the exercise of painting your Hi Fi Speakers in closed rooms.
Word of Advice:
Before you get into the ordeal of spraying the paint, take a similar surface of any discarded equipment and spray it with the paint. It will help you know how to paint, set your hand and give you a fair idea of how much spraying would be required and how long will it take your Hi Fi speakers to dry up.
Of course, it is impossible to get that “shine” on your Hi Fi speakers after you have finished this task. Though with wooden Hi Fi speaker frames, it is possible as you can use a coat of “varnish.”
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