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If the speaker is installed in an area where the inte-
rior design requires a color match, these speakers
are simple to paint. The speakers can accommodate
almost any type of latex or oil-based paint. The
bezel/rim can be painted before installation or after
mounting into the ceiling.
Painting Process
Clean the rim and grille with mineral spirits or
other light solvent. Do not use harsh solvents such
as gasoline, kerosene, acetone, or other chemicals. If
you use these cleaners you may permanently damage
the enclosure. Also, don’t use abrasives products
such as sandpaper or steel wool.
Either by rolling or spraying, apply two or more
thin coats of paint. If you are spraying, hold the
spray can at the angles shown in Figure 14.
If you are painting the grille also, you must first
remove the internal grille cloth. Spray painting is
strongly recommended. If the grille is rolled or
brush painted, the grille may become clogged with
paint and the sound quality will suffer. After the
paint has dried, replace the internal grille cloth.
If you wish to paint the speaker along with the
ceiling after installation, insert a plastic or cardboard
paint shield into the front of the speaker to mask
the drivers and internal baffle, paint the speaker,
then remove the shield.
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45˚ 45˚
180˚
180˚
Baffle
Can
(do not
paint)
Figure 14: Spray-painting angles
Appendix A — Painting the Speaker