Duratex

[billfitzmaurice]

Re: Duratex

Thanks for the explanation. I was going to follow Bill's advise anyway, but now I know why.

That's not the only reason. If you put it on over the hardware you may never get that hardware off if you need to. Also be sure to sun cure the cab for at least a day after coating it before putting the hardware on.

[msibilia]

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Thanks for the explanation. I was going to follow Bill's advise anyway, but now I know why.

[bkeane1259]

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One more question about Duratex. I just ordered a gallon of roll-on for some PA subs. Has anyone applied it on painted metal, like lifting handles, stacking corners and connector cups? Does it adhere well, or do I have to take off all my hardware before I paint?

Marc

It sticks to almost anything but it "bonds" to wood. Don't expect it to be nearly as durable on anything other than wood.

[billfitzmaurice]

Re: Duratex

One more question about Duratex. I just ordered a gallon of roll-on for some PA subs. Has anyone applied it on painted metal, like lifting handles, stacking corners and connector cups? Does it adhere well, or do I have to take off all my hardware before I paint?

Remove the hardware.

[msibilia]

Re: Duratex

One more question about Duratex. I just ordered a gallon of roll-on for some PA subs. Has anyone applied it on painted metal, like lifting handles, stacking corners and connector cups? Does it adhere well, or do I have to take off all my hardware before I paint?

Marc

[dcibel]

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The sample pak goes a looooooog way.

They list is as being enough for 2 coats on a pair of 18" x 12" x 12" cabs, which I didn't think was enough for my use.

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The sample pak goes a looooooog way.

[dcibel]

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I plan on putting it to good use. First cab is a big 54x20x13 subwoofer that'll be covered in the stuff, and couple smaller projects after that, so I didn't think the sample pack was going to cut it.

[mattp]

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That gallon will go a long way. I just put 4 coats on my latest build which was just over 30 sqft per coat, and used about 1 quart. I LOVE that crap.

[dcibel]

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Thanks guys, I decided to pass on the Acoust-X. I do have a gallon of Duratex on the way, I've got a few fun projects coming up that I'll be using it for.

[bkeane1259]

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I used it in the construction of a constrained layer baffle and for that it worked well. I can't speak to its effectiveness as a traditional damping layer inside of a cabinet. It's an interesting product though....it adheres very well but doesn't cure hard like Duratex.

[billfitzmaurice]

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Just wondering if anyone has any info/thoughts/opinions on the Duratex Acoust-X for cabinet interiors. I am about to order a gallon of Duratex from my Canadian supplier, and they also sell Acoust-X at $32/gallon.

As much as I love DuraTex I'd pass on the Acoust-X. It can't work as well as traditional damping materials.

[isaeagle4031]

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Bryan Keane used it on his Docere MLTL build. Hit him up for his thoughts on it.

[dcibel]

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Just wondering if anyone has any info/thoughts/opinions on the Duratex Acoust-X for cabinet interiors. I am about to order a gallon of Duratex from my Canadian supplier, and they also sell Acoust-X at $32/gallon.

[jefffluker]

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Thank you all for your stories and advice. Arlis--great photos. I'm excited!