Cone Glue

From stratbo–(at)–nramp.net Sun Dec 1 12:05:37 CST 1996
From: Nick Schepis
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.amps
Subject: Re: Speaker Cone Repair advice needed
Date: 1 Dec 1996 15:33:24 GMT
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detritu–(at)–x.netcom.com(Lord Valve) wrote:

>Just hit the local hardware store and get some GE Silicone Seal.
>Almost any formulation will do; I’m partial to the exterior window and
>door sealant, myself. I don’t know if they package it in anything
>other than a caulk-tube (for caulking guns)…I use so much of this
>stuff, I just squeeze a little outta the caulking gun every time I need
>some. Black or Clear will look best on a speaker.

I used to use that stuff, too until I found a tennis shoe repair product
called “Shoe Goo”. It’s a little lighter and remains more pliable than
the sealer, making it a better choice for lighter cones. It’s usually
available at larger sporting goods stores.

NS