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Old 10-24-2015, 11:11 PM   #9
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Wrapped Speaker Panels (US version)



On the US version.. unfortunately the speaker grills do not unmount from the panel. I did not want to pay for JDM or JPM.. so I cut them off!

I wanted to retain the shape of the ring, so I didn't use a dremel. I used a very small drill bit and went around the entire perimeter. Then I took a razor blade and fed it around the edge.



Success! I then had to use filler to smooth out all the ridges I made. I had to paint the grille also after filling and sanding.



Here is getting ready to wrap. I do not condone doing any of this indoors, but keep things well ventilated if you do so!

Again.. I start by gluing the stitched area, then work outwards. Since the part is convex, I don't even glue the center (besides the inner ring).



Here's after wrapping.



Then I simply used RTV silicone to adhere the grille.

It was a surprising amount of work.. but I saved $100 so I'm happy.

DONE!
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