A lot of you guys have asked about the air compressor I used. Here it is! www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-QUIET-TECH-26-Gallon-Single-Stage-Portable-Electric-Vertical-Air-Compressor/1001014062?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-tol-_-ggl-_-LIA_TOL_153_Pneumatics-And-Compressors-_-1001014062-_-local-_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQiAt8WOBhDbARIsANQLp97Rn3hGlj5of632gOAH7Yn5-hc39jJAkZv8hv_EBslR27EjaZTBdmcaAtu0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

@shaunbouchersr9544

11 ай бұрын

How small 0f a compressor can you use. I was in the store looking at the little 2 or 3 gallon ones but wasn't sure if they could work

@hometheatergurus

11 ай бұрын

@@shaunbouchersr9544 they usually have a visual graph next to the price that shows what they'll run. Anything that will run an air tool will have no issues with a spray gun as it's run at a much lower Psi.

@shaunbouchersr9544

11 ай бұрын

@@hometheatergurus cool ive ordered everything just need to figure that out. ive watched the video back to front least 20 times im gonna follow it exactly.

@hometheatergurus

11 ай бұрын

@@shaunbouchersr9544 good luck!

@stephenfrancis303

28 күн бұрын

​​@@hometheatergurus not really even with low psi need of a hvlp gun its volume of compressor that it needs. Look up what your gun needs as far as volume and psi also the smaller the tank less volume gpm or gph. The right clean and dry air will properly atomize the paint. I used to paint motorcycles for a living. Also with a smaller air tank i would use a lvlp gun designed for said smaller air compressor. Also for small jobs like this smaller guns, like touch up guns

Just a tip from a painter. Use a larger sanding block that covers the whole surface during all sanding phases including the primer and you will have a flatter surface for your piano gloss. And sand in between all coats of clear. That's how pro automotive painters get their smooth surfaces. Love the color...

@kotogray8335

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pedro-0839 Yes, wet sand

@aaronm5535

2 жыл бұрын

Would you build homemade sanding block to do it or can you purchase one?

@kotogray8335

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronm5535 You can buy them but it would be cheaper to make your own and work just as well

@mixsterdude

Жыл бұрын

@@kotogray8335 why wet sand instead of dry sand?

@kotogray8335

Жыл бұрын

@@mixsterdude Dry sanding clogs up the sandpaper too quickly and using water helps the sandpaper to stick to the surface helping to create a smoother finish

I have done automotive paint for over 12 years and I think you did a wonderful job thank you for the video my friend

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thanks. I'm definitely no pro so I know you guys are definitely better at it so it means a lot coming from guys that do it professionally.

Man, your visual explanation of what orange peel was, and why it's removed, was great.

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So awesome. I have two sets of towers that I built years ago. I love building homage speakers. I’ve never been able to put any kind of decent finish on them. I’m inspired to try this process on mine now.

@murrayshekelberg9754

Жыл бұрын

Did you do it?

@wadimek116

Жыл бұрын

@@murrayshekelberg9754 I did. You have to beware for rounded surfaces. I kinda had those rounded edges and the paint didn't wanted stick it it for some reason. I should have sanded more. The rest was perfect after third layer of paint

This is the best home theater channel I've found on KZread. I'm surprised it doesn't have way more views/subscribers.

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! It's growing pretty fast for a small channel. In December I barely 1k subs.

This is the first of your videos I've seen but it definitely won't be the last. Fantastic work on the sub and video production complete with product shots as you go.

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I still feel like they aren't good enough but I'm glad some like them and find value in the content.

Im a 20 year painter and honestly, good job!

"pressurized insulator"! Love it.

Thanks for the tips. I'm in the process of painting my boxes and the clear and wet sanding you went over was very helpful, as I am getting ready to wet sand myself.

@hometheatergurus

2 жыл бұрын

Curious, how did it turn out?

Awesome. Im going to try a pair of BMR speakers in Piano Black. Gives me great confidence seeing how you did this. Nothing crazy in the way of tools, and I have all the polish I think I'll need from the car. Thankyou very much.

Well done man. Looks like my polished car after 3-4 hours work. Subwoofer looks perfect and i am sure it sounds fantastic.

Love that paint work on the box. I have that Dayton Ultimax 12". I built similar to that size but used 3"1/2" OD ports. Made two ports and they are 32" long box it tune to 22 hrz. Awesome with movies.

Honestly, I think you did a marvelous job. Long ago I get my degree as a painter, and I love how people like you take the cow by the horn and go for it. If you have much orange peel I advise lower pressures and watch you viscosity of your paint. But anyhow, I love your video. You explained step by step, nicely, how you get the things done. I hope people are inspired by this video and go building themselves. Great job. If there are any misspelled words, I am sorry. I am Dutch and try to do the best I can. Sincerely, Bert de Vries. Hillegom, The Netherlands.

@garry7263

3 жыл бұрын

Viscosity is key. Learn to use a viscosity cup and as pressure and humidity change, you will always be spot on. I used to have a notebook with all the different paints I used and what viscosity they sprayed best at. Keep your first few coats thin, too thick and the atomized paint dents the previous coats (orange peel). Too thin, you get blush from where the solvents evaporate out and you get a dry matte look. I agree, great job and pretty good explanation. Put enough clear on and you can sand anything back. Lacquer is the easiest to paint with, because it cuts into the previous paint, and just color sand and polish. Autos originally were brushed on lacquer and then sanded back and polished (I have done that ). Spray edges first, then spray the panels, it leaves a higher build on the edges so you are less prone to sand or polish through. Autos originally were brushed on lacquer and then sanded back and polished (I have done that ). Most places frown on Lacquer now

@Bertdevries4865

3 жыл бұрын

@@garry7263 you are absolutely right. I love it when people now how to do the job. I love the people more when they want to learn the steps. I have noticed that people in corona time, trying to do more D.IY. stuff. They are not afraid to make a mistake. You learn from your mistakes, but never give up. @garry7263... you nailed it with your answer. For everybody, build your stuff and new proud of the results..... eventough it's not perfect. Greetings from the Netherlands. Bert de Vries

Jeesh bud, well done. Exactly what I was after. Thanks for taking the time to post this, truly appreciated..

i enjoyed watching this... learned a lot! well explained and not boring it's good upto the last drop!!!

Beautiful work I'm getting ready to paint a 16 cuft MDF box for 4 15" subs and I've been looking for good tips because I've never done a paint job that didn't involve nothing but rattle cans and sand paper and I want it to look really nice. Thanks for an extremely detailed video on how to get a very nice finish.

Man you sure know how to make that box look amazing. Great job on the enclosure and great job on the video...cheers!

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks , I do what I can! :)

Absolutely blown, turned out awesome... I've been watching your videos over the past 4months cause I want to build my own Cinema and honestly you really bring some useful information on the table I'm watching every video you post up, not because I'm planning to build my own sub but due to the fact that it's just really interesting... Good job man, please keep doing what you're doing 😏

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel! Here very soon I'll be building my theater, should be some good videos.

I wanted that for my drum shells. Fantastic!

Great video ! Really better than most of the cars shows I’ve seen on painting, depth wise. I’ve always wanted to do this. You’ve shown me I can do it. Thanks

@hometheatergurus

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! And yep I have no doubt you can do it. The worst that happens is you screw up and get to try again.

Excellent finish. A lot of work paid off.

Wow !!! That's the word. From where you are getting such passion ? Hats off, man

somebody did their homework. practice makes perfect. nice work.

Love the color, wonderful finish! 👍🏻

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for this my friend. I've been thinking about doing a little project to make side panels for my hi-fi components, and this has given me the confidence to go ahead!

@hometheatergurus

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. The worst that happens is you screw it up and have to sand it and do it again. So far I haven't had that happen. Good luck!

I mean it looks amazing man great job. Harbor freight gets a bad rap but the customer reviews and everything I’ve bought from there has really done a great job.

Beautiful work brother! Great video and explanation!

I just got to thank you for sharing your knowledge! You do an amazing job. I've always wanted to make my own sub, now I will do! Lifetime subscriber from Norway :)

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

I appreciate your quality work. Thanks from Antonio Goa, the state of India

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Befrank!

Hey what a really great video I also love the color and thanks for sharing your expertise with the world as I think I might have the confidence now to tackle something here and I love the painter who shared his professional views of standing between each coat thank you for sharing

This was a fantastic video ! Great information. Thank you for sharing !

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great paint job! I did two of the 12’s on their own Dayton plate amp. Probably 9 years ago in PWK enclosures. They will dig so deep they will make the plate amp vibrate.

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah dayton makes some great stuff.

Keep up the great videos. Love this channel!!!

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you're enjoying it!

That looks beautiful! Wow!

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yeah in person it's really a head turner.

im not making a subwoofer but this was a really good painting guide for another project i'm doing, thanks

Wow. Great paint job on that sub!

Frankly im impressed. Awesome 👌

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan!

Nice job. I was taught in my apprenticeship to rub a bar of soap on the wet and dry sandpaper while using it with water. It helps the sandpaper from clogging with the paint. Also helps with the finish.

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely try it next time.

@jorgeandrade20

2 жыл бұрын

Adding a few drops of liquid soap in the water has the same effect.

Oh wow, congrats on teaming up with GSG, that's dope AF!

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

It's pretty awesome that they've offered to do this for us.

Great narration, a pleasure to watch.

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I thought I did just OK so great to hear!

you are so awesome! excellent paint job. well done!

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Very nice! So much work you've done!

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

The ultimate video ive been looking for thanks alot, I've just finished building my big horn speakers and this video will get them looking how i want. Top work fella

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome big Steve. :). Too bad youtube doesn't allow pics in comments I'd love to see the results.

@dynaudiofocus

4 жыл бұрын

@@hometheatergurus ive been working on the passive crossover for days tuning it by ear, got it sounding extremely nice, now that's done its paint time, there are alot of hard to paint areas just like yours when you was painting the port area, i was very glad to see you just get stuck in and go for it, i have to admit you made it look easy,i will likely post a video of my finished product amd include build pics if your interested

Awesome finish 😍

A tip: When the compound looks dry, just add some water. The cutting material is still there. Saves you compound.

Beautiful job!! Wish I had the patience.

This is pretty close to how I paint my guitars, and I was wondering if I could do the same for a custom amp head and speaker cabinet I'm thinking of building with MDF. Yours turned out great!

A beautiful job. Inspiring.

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow! What a lot of effort!🎉🎉

If your wet sanding use a little washing up soap in the water, really helps, breaks the water tension down 👍

@hometheatergurus

2 жыл бұрын

I'll try it. Thanks!

Excellent video Thank you for the great content. Your Rew video cured my 70hz null that i just couldn’t get rid of. 👍🏻

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Mark! And thanks.

@Mark-rn6rs

4 жыл бұрын

Home Theater Gurus Your welcome Could you use the hammer sub vertically? Any issues? Thanks

Great instruction video. Thank you for taking the time to do it. 😀

@hometheatergurus

17 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

That looks amazing 👏!

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your doing great ! There are many ways to create a mirror finish on wood. I like you used a harbour freight touch up low flow spray gun. I bought the more expensive version because it has a stainless needle for water based paint. It looks beautiful but i just like a wood finish semi gloss because a shiny finish looks a little plastic to me but it is great for a piano. Enjoyed your hard work!

Spray bottle for the water really helps. Mix in just a touch of soap makes it a lot easier to wet sand as well 👀

@hometheatergurus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Next time I'll Give it a try.

Great instructional video. Thanks for sharing.

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome!! really a great piece of art

Call Me silly, But gosh does it feel good hearing a Midwest Boy. Great video, and nice work.

preciously very fine work.

Excellent video and thanks for the links in the description

@hometheatergurus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you're welcome!

Beautiful work. Well done.

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@jakobholmbisgaard5350

4 жыл бұрын

@@hometheatergurus Can you do the same procedure on a veneered cabinet?

I was thinking to do a paint job on my main speakers and this is just an amazing work ...

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@Chrismontt

4 жыл бұрын

@@hometheatergurus oh and I liked and subscribed =)

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. 😁

Great job man, ive been wondering about the griots garage stuff too, gonna pick some up for my projects

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's good stuff. I watched a lot of KZread videos and it seemed to be well liked. Worked every bit as good as the expensive 3m compound I used the first time I did a base /clear.

Very, very good! Thank you for this Video! Greeting´s from Germany!

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

When working with MDF I found the best primer in the whole wide world.... to be wood glue. Even the really rough edges it completely seals them, no pain will absorb at all. I just got a HVLP and LVLP sprayer, I have no idea how well that would work to apply it, but its cheap, tough, and sand-able and paint-able.

@mogasesegopotje8483

8 ай бұрын

How do you use wood glue as a primer?

So, I was considering doing this to a pair of Klipsch La Scala's. I know they would look beautiful, talk about some work though. You did an awesome job!

awesome video on how to make MDF speakers look great.

@hometheatergurus

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

All about “dat glass” lol! Awesome job !!!

@hometheatergurus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yeah I may have said "glass" a few too many times.. 😁

That came out beautiful

@hometheatergurus

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vince!

Excellent Job all around!!!!

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Gosh I love what you did to that box. I hope to someday try myself.

@hometheatergurus

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don, Go for it. The worst that happens is you screw it up and sand it down and try again.

great job and instruction was nice and clear

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You did very well .My dad even said you did very well 4 not being a painter. And he's been painting hotrods and custom cars for over 40 years. Keep up the good work.If you need any unique custom colors let me know.

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome and thanks. Definitely a huge compliment as I'm definitely not a professional painter in any way.

@astrobeats3863

4 жыл бұрын

@@hometheatergurus When you finish, make sure to give your car a quick buff too!

@ancientmartianunderground6413

2 жыл бұрын

I have painted houses for decades and he's teaching me. I need custom color!....

Try turning the air pressure on the gun up more on the last coat of clear. It will help with the orange peel. Great job look really awesome.

Superb, lot of work, lot of passes, worth the time.

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes definitely worth it!

This is an example of extremely good detailed steps. I can absolutely follow this with no mystery other than my lack of talent :)

Awesome work 👍👍

amazing work, thank you for sharing

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That was weirdly satisfying.

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I like to hear! 😂

dude, that was nice. thank you a lot!!

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome work!

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Felix!

That looks great!

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That is a LOT of work but beautiful!! What a colour too!!

Wow, that came out real nice! Looks better than store bought. Well done. 👌

nice work , thanks for sharing

@hometheatergurus

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hey, great video, thanks for the upload. I'm building some speakers and would like to finish them in a similar fashion. A couple of things I missed: Do you sand the base coat between your 2 coats, or after your 2 coats, or not at all and go right to the clear? The other thing was, do you use the same cutting discs for the final polish (Super Finish 3500)? or is it something else? Thank again.

Amazing work

This has got to be as good as it gets!! Just watched it again while listening to Dylan and then Sting... Here in India one doesn't have access to those chemicals but my Hyundai dealer may do it for me if I sand it, so that's what I'm doing. Even so, I'll get only a metallic kind of feel... It'll do, will certainly be lower maintenance!

This is amazing. I eventually want to give this kind of finish a go. Fingerprint magnet but so so pretty. I myself just finished a box for an Ultimax 10. Baltic birch plywood stained with dark walnut oil stain. Finished with 3 coats of water based gloss. It's about 3.5 cubic feet tuned to 19Hz with 3 10" Dayton Passive radiators. I've yet to order the passive radiators but hope to get around to that in a week or so.

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The um10 is a really good performer and even works well in a box as small as a cube (net) tuned down to 20hz. Good choice!

A great introduction to polishing, together with some other videos this helped me a lot!

Wow that is awesome

This is a good video 📹👍🏽 I'v painted furniture in my grandfather shop and paint cars when people want me too.

Excellent video. I am borderline ready to buy some new floor standers, but my 1997 Celestion Impact 40s are great, just shabby looking. Thinking about wrapping them or painting them to make them look gloss black. PS, you remind m of Bob Ross with the way you talk and describe your work, very cool.

Looks Great!

This is so AWESOME

@hometheatergurus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That woz fantastic so cool

Great how to video it came out great thx

Awesome great video!

@hometheatergurus

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

you sir are a legend

@hometheatergurus

3 жыл бұрын

Haha... I wonder if I can convince my wife of that... 🤔😁. Thanks BR