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Apparently UPS decided that one of my speakers would sound better with a large dent in it, so they proceeded to do just that. Any suggestions for fixing this? I'm thinking it's probably fill the damaged area with putty, sand smooth and refinish. My ability to do that is limited by skill and work space. I live in a small NYC apartment so I'm hoping there's a small scale way to do this. I don't expect it to ever again look perfect but I'd like to at least get the dent filled in. Thanks.
Assuming the box was in a horizontal position anybody else think that dent looks like the shape a small forklift tip would make?
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I strongly suspect there's no internal damage. Do you hear anything untoward?
I don't. It sounds as it did prior to the damage.
Gary....I'd fix the scar on the cabinet, put on some good music, get a glass of wine, and smile....
I think that's very good advice. Thanks.
You're lucky the speakers are black. It's not hard to match the finish!
I had a furniture repair person come to my house and fix some scraches/nicks, (not to my speakers), but the repair is absolutely invisible.
And that may well be the answer here, assuming I treat this as an external cosmetic repair only. Thanks.
Sure you could fill the ding with putty or Bondo but how are you going to match the woodgrain of what I suspect is vinyl contact paper?
"That was some weird shit".- George Bush
Good point and I don't know.
The outer damage is the proverbial tip of the Iceberg.
The inside particle board will be pushed out over a much larger area.
Bit more than a putty and fill job... unfortunately
if there is any damage inside.
If not, the outside would be a fairly easy fix (there's likely a youtube video on such).
IF the inside is damaged it might be a good to pursue a claim with UPS, as much of a PIA as it might be.
As much of a PIA as UPS is.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
I've got a claim pending with UPS. There likely is internal damage. Given the depth of the dent I don't see how there could not be. The problem is that opening these speakers would not be simple. I wouldn't attempt it without first speaking to the manufacturer. Thanks.
If so, contact the manufacturer and ask them how to proceed with the repair. If the speakers aren't under warranty, the most likely way to open them up is to remove the woofer, unless the back of the speaker is removable.
"That was some weird shit".- George Bush
Edits: 07/22/17
They're no longer under warranty. The only way I can see to get inside the speaker is to do as you suggest and remove one of the woofers. Before doing that I'll wait to see how UPS responds to my damage claim.
Yeah, Dick is right. you want to take a look at it.
I suspect that the wood is dented in as well. If so, and even if it's just a little, you can get a block of wood to put over the dented area and use a hammer to pound it back flat. Prior to hammering, you might spread some wood glue in and around the damaged area inside. Then, remove the wood block and let it dry well.
If you're lucky, then pounding out the inside may make the dent outside look smaller with just cracks. BTW: Make sure the speaker is sitting on a hard flat surface with a little protection like a light blanket before pounding inside or you could make the dent go the other way.
Assuming it pounds out fairly flat, you could paint the cracks with a Sharpie if it's a black finish.
-Rod
Hi Rod,
This might work. The only way I can see to access the interior is to remove the bottom woofer. Working inside that space is likely difficult but certainly possible. The manufacturer's website mentions "extensive internal bracing". Might present a challenge but I still like the idea. Thanks for telling me about it.
I really doubt that there is internal damage with that little
dent. If anything, maybe a large coil inductor breaking loose
from the glue, something like that. Not a problem if wire ties
were used.
Unfortunately they're no longer under warranty. I hope you're right and that the damage is more cosmetic than anything else. I briefly listened to both speakers. They sounded the same as before the damage. If there's sound-affecting damage I can't hear it. Thanks.
You might check with a furniture repair shop. They frequently gets these cuts and dents in for repair. Coffee tables, dining room stuff all get banged up and people want it fixed. Might cost a few bucks.
You know, that's a good idea. Especially if they could do it here. I'd rather not ship again. That's what got me into this mess. Thanks.
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