1. Remove speakers from the cabinet.
2. Remove any large pieces of remaining foam by simply pulling them away from the cone and frame. If there is a gasket on top of the old foam, remove it with a utility knife and retain for reuse.
3. Scrape all remaining foam and glue from the frame with the utility knife or similar scraping instrument. Soften the glue and foam using rubbing alcohol or paint thinner. Scrape thoroughly and try to get as much residue removed as possible.
4. Perform a final check to ensure the foam ring will fit properly. Variances of 1/8" or less are within tolerances. If the outer lip of the foam ring is too large for the frame you may trim the outer diameter back as needed.
5. We will adhere the inner diameter of the foam ring first. Remember, the outside of the speaker cone will be glued to the inner part of the foam flex ring.
- a) for flat lip cone: Apply an 1/8" bead of glue to the flat lip on the outer diameter of the speaker cone, not the inside ring of the foam.
- b) for angle lip cone: Apply an 1/8" bead of glue to the underside inner lip of the foam ring.
6. Apply the adhesive evenly and waste no time in attaching to the speaker cone. Make sure it is aligned. Work the new edge to cone for several minutes by pressing lightly with your fingers. Careful not to slide the ring out of position. keep working your way around the ring. Do this for 2 - 5 minutes, or until you notice the ring remains snug in that it is not pulling up with the glue, you may have to do this longer for the angle lip type of speaker. You have have to utilize a custom pressure ring, see notes below on custom pressure ring.