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[TechBoyJK]

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[CraKaJaX]

This isn't a bad idea actually. I have a Blues Jr that has taken a beating through the years and the bottom is pretty messed up. Marked

 

[Virge_]

Plastidip!

 

[Scarpozzi]

How professional does the job have to be? You can remove the electronics from the cabinet (cause you'll want to anyway)... Then call around and see how much the places in town would charge. You may be able to just show up with the thing and see if you can talk them into it.

Otherwise, hit up Lowe's and get this: http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=4222493

The Lowe's solution is better if you have other applications that you couldn't easily roll into the spray shops. Around here there are about 3 or 4 local shops that have spray bed liners...I don't know how they all compare, but can say that your finish is going to vary greatly depending on the type you get.

Also, make sure you keep all ventilation holes open to keep the equipment from overheating. (my dad used to fix amps and PAs)

 

[Anubis]

pro audio speakers are often covered with LineX - truck bed liner
http://www.linex.com/

Duartex is very popular and is like LineX but easier to apply. comes in both roller and spray forms - its pretty much what the majority of the DIY speaker builders use when they just want something black and durable

http://store.acrytech.com/Speaker-Cabinet-Coatings/

you can also use that deckover paint that I think (behr) makes - actually I think more people use it for speakers then decks

 

[Anubis]

this is duratex over MDF
http://rootminus1.com/admin/AVS/speakerbuild/DSC_4155.jpg
http://rootminus1.com/admin/AVS/speakerbuild/DSC_4160.jpg
http://rootminus1.com/admin/AVS/speakerbuild/DSC_4150.jpg

 

[thestrangebrew1]

A truck bed is typically $450-$500 around here. I don't know anything about a bass cabinet, but I think those coatings add some weight to whatever you spray them on. Might not be a good solution if you have to move it around often.

 

[darkewaffle]

Before scrolling down I thought for sure "bass cabinet" was just slang for a livewell in a boat or something lol.

 

[TwiceOver]

They make a roll on stuff that works really well. My buddy used it for the inside of his work trailer.

 

[Rubycon]

I've seen this done.
Pro audio cabinets aren't made from MDF, however.
The ones that are surely aren't touring worthy!

A lot of the carpeted "baltic birch" cabs are quite rough underneath and the coating isn't going to hide this. All in all it should still look better than jacked carpeting. The option is available with manufacturers from the factory at a price premium as there is more labor in prep to get them looking acceptable.

I've seen some pretty ragged Peavey cabs in the Caribbean and they're still kicking out the tunes.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I knew a guy who had his boat done this way.

 

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[Kaido]

That's exactly what I want. Is that rolled on? What kind of roller did you use? Was it part of a kit?

Thanks.

Yeah it's rolled on. That's what I use on my speaker projects (at least, the ones that I don't paint or vinyl over). It's basically like a DIY Rhino Liner. They have a small kit with a roller for like thirty bucks:

http://www.amazon.com/Acry-Tech-DuraTex-Speaker-Cabinet-Textured/dp/B00M28DUSC/

 

[Kaido]

I've seen this done.
Pro audio cabinets aren't made from MDF, however.
The ones that are surely aren't touring worthy!

A lot of the carpeted "baltic birch" cabs are quite rough underneath and the coating isn't going to hide this. All in all it should still look better than jacked carpeting. The option is available with manufacturers from the factory at a price premium as there is more labor in prep to get them looking acceptable.

I've seen some pretty ragged Peavey cabs in the Caribbean and they're still kicking out the tunes.

BFM sells DIY plans for all kinds of fun stuff, good one to tuck away in your notes:

http://www.billfitzmaurice.com/

Uses more durable plywood. The Tuba subs are off the hook. Lots of bang for your buck :thumbsup:

 

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[BarkingGhostar]

pro audio speakers are often covered with LineX - truck bed liner
http://www.linex.com/

My +14 year old Tundra pickup has Line-X for the bed liner. I had it put in during the first year of ownership (2001-2002). The truck has never seen the inside of a garage and has weathered well and hasn't failed yet.

I've hauled furniture, appliances, lava rock and pea gravel, lumber and many kinds of heavy construction tools (300LB table saw, etc.). For what I paid for it ($300 in 2001-2002) it has repaid itself quite well.

The installer handles the southeastern part of the USA for warranty service and warrants their work for the life of the vehicle as long as I own it. When my truck was being done, a gutted CJ was having the entire interior and exterior done.

 

[soundforbjt]

Duratex is what you want, I've seen bedliner spray used before by some regional sound companies and they later went back to duratex. It will apply over filler if your cab is rough under the carpet. Make sure you let it cure as directed before you put it back together and start using it.