Absolutely! You can paint your Definitive Technology AW 5500 All-Weather Speaker to personalize its appearance and seamlessly integrate it with your outdoor setting. The user manual offers detailed painting instructions. Here's a simplified guide:
- Gather Supplies: You'll need primer (like Krylon Spray Primer #1318 or similar), exterior-grade spray paint in your desired color, masking tape, a paint mask, and a tool (paperclip, awl, or corkscrew) to remove the grille.
- Prepare the Speaker: Disassemble the speaker by removing the bracket knobs, brackets, and carefully detach the grille using your chosen tool.
- Masking is Key: Protect sensitive areas by masking the binding posts, metal threaded inserts, and screws on the bracket knobs. Also, meticulously cover the speaker's internal components, like drivers and baffles, to prevent paint intrusion. Ensure a tight seal with the masking tape.
- Painting the Cabinet and Knobs: Apply two thin coats of primer to the speaker cabinet and locking knobs (brackets don't need primer). After the primer dries completely, apply your chosen finish color. Allow the paint to dry fully before removing the masking.
- Grille Painting: The grille has a protective powder coating that can be painted over. Adjust the logo badge to your desired orientation before painting. Apply two thin coats of spray paint, being careful not to clog the grille holes.
- Reassembly: Once everything is dry, carefully reassemble the speaker. Gently fit the grille back into its recess, starting from a corner and working your way around.
For best results, choose paints formulated for plastic and metal, and apply very thin coats to avoid blocking any micro-perforations in the speaker's components. These steps will help you customize your Definitive Technology AW 5500 All-Weather Speaker.
