Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners Paintability of Axiom Speakers

You might want to try "Partsexpress": Go to their site, find "Speaker Building" at the top of the page, and look at "Laminates" to the right in "Parts and acc." They have quite a variety of vinyl laminates that may be quite close to Axiom finishes.

They sell it in 2ft by 10ft rolls for about $15.

They also have a pretty good forum that may be able to answer some questions about whether this approach may be appropriatefor your application.

Rich.

Not worth the hassle in my opinion. They'll never look the same as your other ones. If $$ are an issue order from the outlet or order what you can afford and buy the other speakers later. It would be better than having some really strange looking stain/paint over vinly veneer.

You would do very well to call Joe Vassallo tomorrow afternoon or evening on the toll-free line. He's an artist and some of his students have done amazing projects involving Axiom speakers and airbrushes. He'll be able to give you the best advice and talk through your options. 1-866-244-8796.

thanks everyone i talked to some family members and they pointed out how i am kinda anal about things and they said i would spend all my time thinking that i should of gotten new. Good deal from a coworker but i would sleep easier with new (or b-stock) axioms. But heck, if resurfacing is still an option as when i spoke to alan today, maybe i'll still consider it.

Hi Amie,

Can't we have some pictures of these "amazing projects"
Pretty please

Joe's bio : http://www.axiomaudio.com/archives/joev.html

Joe's page : http://www.axiomaudio.com/Joespage.html

Peter has the picture of his speakers on a computer that is currently in transit . . . he hopes to have pics for us by late next week!

I built my shop cabinets out of MDF. It takes paint very nicely. End grain or not. Just prime it first. I’ve also used MDF for window trim in custom homes. I mill it, shape it, hang it and then spray it. Turns out extremely smooth and glossy – and in whatever profile the customer requested.

But, you aren’t working with MDF, your working with a vinyl overlay. This can be painted as well. Rough it up with an orbital sander and 100 grit paper, then a quick prime coat, then spray at will. Use a good latex based glossy enamel and the paint will hold up well. Three or four light coats.

In our experience, sandpaper is too strong for the vinyl. We recommend a very fine steel wool to rough it up before you paint it - roughing it up prevents the paint from chipping. Lots of hardware stores carry vinyl paint.

What ever happened to the pics of those custom painted Axioms?