4evernewbie 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Right, I have a set of JL XR 3 part components sat around with nothing to do. Only snag is, the centre convex bit has been pushed in (for whatever reason, don't ask). Is there any way of pulling them back out? I've heard of using a pin, but don't think that'd be the best idea. I have actually tried putting my lips to them and sucking but my lips don't reach that far (sorry ladies ). Is there any other ways of doing it? Someone must have done this before...... I don't want to throw them away as they cost a packet and they sounded ace! Just thought they could be whacked in a parcel shelf to give a little more volume in the car as they certainly won't fit in the front. Many thanks in advance, Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted July 12, 2008 This happened to my BIG speakers at a gig where a little kid put his finger in my speaker would of said something but His dad looked quite 'ard my fault for taking the grilles off though in truth Anyway, plenty of ideas here : http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q...earch&meta= Let me know which one is succesfull, so I can use it, would imagine a hoover to be a goer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy 70 Posted July 12, 2008 I have also heard of people using a hoover too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Nice speakers - I have the same You can use the hoover method, but make sure you hold the cone and approach the dust cap carefully with the hoovers nozzle, so as not to 'suck' too hard! A safer method, that I've used a few times myself is to stick some tape to the dust cap and peel it off gently. They shouldn't need much force to pop them back out again, so start with something like electricians tape, if that doesn't do it, go for something like duck tape. P.S. I wouldn't put them in the parcel shelf if it were me, but that's your choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Don't use the pin method, the little hole it leaves will make a fizzing/buzzing noise. If its a sub or bass driver, the depressed dustcap will have little detrimental effect so don't worry about it too much. If it's a mid or tweeter, then try to pull/ suck it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonycj 0 Posted July 13, 2008 If you have a valve grinding stick you could always put some fairy liquid on the end and stick it on your speaker and give a little pull on it. Not the best idea ive ever come up with but an idea never the less! Tony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted July 13, 2008 A matchstick with some superglue on, then get some superglue remover to get it off afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 FAT PUG 39 Posted July 14, 2008 A matchstick with some superglue on, then get some superglue remover to get it off afterwards. nail varnish remover will work for taking superglue off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
