SONANCE VX Visual Experience Grille Instruction Manual

SONANCE VX Visual Experience Grille

Specifications

• Product Name: Sonance Visual Experience Grille Painting Manual
• Compatibility: VX and VXQ In-Wall and In-Ceiling speaker grilles
• Recommended Paint: Water-based latex paint (oil-based paint for outdoor installations)

Product Usage Instructions

Preparing the Grilles for Painting

1. Remove the scrim cloth from the back of the grille, ensuring not deform its shape.
2. Clean any adhesive residue from the back of the grille before painting.

Painting the Grille

1. Prime the grille with a metal primer/bonder following the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Thin water-based latex paint with a proper thinning agent to a 1:1 ratio and strain it through a mesh strainer.
3. Consider using oil-based paint for outdoor installations for increased durability.
4. Use a small touch-up gun or cap-spray gun with a #3 tip for painting.
5. Inspect the grille while the paint is wet to ensure no excess paint is collected under the frame or in perforations.
6. If needed, use compressed air to remove any paint from perforations.
7. If dried paint blocks perforations, carefully remove it with a straight pin or sewing needle.
8. Once dry, reattach the scrim cloth with 3M Super 76 spray adhesive and mount the grille on the speaker.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use any type of paint on the grilles?
• A: It is recommended to use water-based latex paint for most installations. For outdoor installations, consider using oil-based paint for increased durability.
• Q: How should I clean excess paint from the grille perforations?
• A: Use compressed air while the paint is wet to blow out any excess paint. If dried, carefully remove it with a straight pin or sewing needle.
• Q: Can I get custom painting or printing for the grilles?
• A: For custom painting or laser printing options, please contact Sonance directly at 949.492.7777.

VISUAL EXPERIENCE GRILLE PAINTING MANUAL

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Sonance Visual Experience (VX and VXQ) In-wall and In-ceiling speaker grilles completely cover the exposed speaker frame, so only the grilles (not the speakers themselves) require painting.
IMPORTANT: If the wall or ceiling will be painted after the speakers are installed, the speaker flange and baffle must be masked before painting the wall or ceiling.

PREPARING THE GRILLES FOR PAINTING
Remove the scrim cloth from the back of the grille. Be careful not to deform the cloth’s shape while removing it – this will make it very difficult to properly replace the cloth on the grille. Remove any adhesive residue from the back of the grille before beginning painting.

PAINTING THE GRILLE

1. Prime the grille with a metal primer/bonder in a spray can. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s directions on the can.

2. We recommend using water-based latex paint on the grilles. Thin the paint with a proper thinning agent to a ratio of 1:1 paint-to-thinner, and strain it through a standard mesh strainer to remove any lumps.
   IMPORTANT: Due to its increased durability, oil-based paint should be considered for VP Extreme Series and Visual Experience with Quadratech (VXQ) Speakers that are installed outdoors.

3. Use a small touch-up gun or cap-spray gun with a #3 tip for painting.

   • Set the nozzle with a medium to wide fan
   • Set the pressure regulator to 60psi
   • Lightly spray the front of the grille in three quick strokes from approximately 10 inches away
   • Let the paint set for a minute, then turn the grille 90º and lightly spray the grille again in three quick strokes.
   • Repeat this step until all four sides of the grille have been evenly painted.

4. While the paint is still wet, inspect the grille and make sure that excess paint has not collected underneath the grille frame, and that none of the grille perforations are filled with paint. If any are, use compressed air to blow the paint out of the perforations.
   IMPORTANT: If you find any grille perforations plugged with paint after the paint has dried, use a straight pin or sewing needle to carefully remove the paint.

5. Once the paint has thoroughly dried, replace the scrim cloth on the back of the grille using a single light mist of 3M Super 76 spray adhesive on the scrim cloth then mount the grille on the speaker.

GRILLE PAINTING AND GRILLE LASER PRINTING SERVICES BY SONANCE
For additional VX and VXQ grille painting or laser printing options to match specific colour codes or custom textures and prints, please contact Sonance at 949.492.7777.

©2024 Sonance. All rights reserved. Sonance is a registered trademark of Dana Innovations. Due to continuous product improvement, all features and specifications are subject to change without notice. For the latest Sonance product specification information visit our website: www.sonance.com.

CONTACT

• SONANCE
• 991 Calle Amanecer
• San Clemente, CA 92673 USA
• PHONE: 949-492-7777
• FAX: 949-361-5151
• Technical Support: 949-492-7777
• www.sonance.com.

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