Sony APM101ES speakers. Help needed. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

fatzappa · 21st Aug 2018, 2:01 am

My foam surrounds have been replaced. But the glue on the bottom lip on one of them is vibrating under the square whoofers cover...I sent to Russia for the replacement foams. Any suggestions how I can get the glue to the areas that never stuck as I do not want to damage the new foams and partially glued, it is hard to get the glue where needed.

Thanks with apprehension
fatzappa

ajgriff · 21st Aug 2018, 10:57 am

I'm not sure what sort of glue you used originally but I'd recommend using a water based PVA for what you now want to achieve. It might be worth watering it down a little too. Carefully apply the glue under the edge of the foam with a fine artist's brush. Within reason don't be afraid of using too much glue and wipe off the excess with a damp cloth. As the glue starts to get tacky apply gentle pressure with the cloth. Do a bit at a time.

In an ideal world you'd remove the surround and start again but that's tricky and success would very much depend on the glue you used to start with.

Best of luck and hope this helps.

Alan

GrimJosef · 21st Aug 2018, 11:17 am

I'd second Alan's suggestions. Stating the obvious, but if you do the job in stages make sure not to let the glue set in the paintbrush, unless you have a large supply of brushes.

Cheers,

GJ

Diabolical Artificer · 22nd Aug 2018, 6:31 am

Glue applied to right angled folded bit of card might do the job, it should slide under the un-stuck section.

Andy.

percival007 · 22nd Aug 2018, 7:54 am

Syringe? Possibly with a flexible nozzle.

James.

21st Aug 2018, 2:01 am	#1
fatzappa Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Upton, Wirral, UK. Posts: 2	Sony APM101ES speakers. Help needed. My foam surrounds have been replaced. But the glue on the bottom lip on one of them is vibrating under the square whoofers cover...I sent to Russia for the replacement foams. Any suggestions how I can get the glue to the areas that never stuck as I do not want to damage the new foams and partially glued, it is hard to get the glue where needed. Thanks with apprehension fatzappa

21st Aug 2018, 10:57 am	#2
ajgriff Nonode Join Date: May 2004 Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2,587	Re: Sony APM101ES speakers. Help needed. I'm not sure what sort of glue you used originally but I'd recommend using a water based PVA for what you now want to achieve. It might be worth watering it down a little too. Carefully apply the glue under the edge of the foam with a fine artist's brush. Within reason don't be afraid of using too much glue and wipe off the excess with a damp cloth. As the glue starts to get tacky apply gentle pressure with the cloth. Do a bit at a time. In an ideal world you'd remove the surround and start again but that's tricky and success would very much depend on the glue you used to start with. Best of luck and hope this helps. Alan

21st Aug 2018, 11:17 am	#3
GrimJosef Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 4,311	Re: Sony APM101ES speakers. Help needed. I'd second Alan's suggestions. Stating the obvious, but if you do the job in stages make sure not to let the glue set in the paintbrush, unless you have a large supply of brushes. Cheers, GJ __________________ http://www.ampregen.com

22nd Aug 2018, 6:31 am	#4
Diabolical Artificer Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sleaford, Lincs. UK. Posts: 7,657	Re: Sony APM101ES speakers. Help needed. Glue applied to right angled folded bit of card might do the job, it should slide under the un-stuck section. Andy. __________________ Curiosity hasn't killed this cat...so far.

22nd Aug 2018, 7:54 am	#5
percival007 Heptode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 852	Re: Sony APM101ES speakers. Help needed. Syringe? Possibly with a flexible nozzle. James.