Subwoofer Box Coating! Protect it with DuraTex - HOW TO

Want to give your subwoofer enclosure a tough durable "paint on" coating? Many people first think of bed liner but bed liner often requires expensive spray equipment and is solvent based and difficult to clean up. How can we roll it on? Is there a water based version that is easier to work with! There is! Let's check out AcryTechs "DuraTex" speaker cabinet coating!
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[@dtorb6657]

Can't wait to pick some up. I didn't know a roll on speaker cabinet specific material existed. Awesome review.

[@Avaddon911]

Exactly what I've been looking for thank you for the recommendation!

[@gavincurtis]

Bought the stuff expecting disappointment, depression and rehab. Product is amazing and I don't know how one could mess up an application with the roller. Little IR heat speeds up curing time too. It looks just like that amazing speaker box in this video. OCD completely satisfied so the project was actually completed.

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

We're happy to hear that you're completely satisfied!

[@vgullotta]

This is exactly what I need for the sub box I'm building for the rear of my Jeep! Thank you!

[@alexalcala2001]

same here! 2dr wrangler subwoofer enclosure in the rear storage compartment

[@vgullotta]

yeah, I'm doing the same thing. I fiberglassed the bottom half of the enclosure, but the top is still MDF so I've been trying to figure out how to make it water resistant.

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

DuraTex will provide you with the water resistance that you're looking for.

[@depthsounderdave]

Same here! Fiberglassed the cubby, built an MDF top portion. I covered the MDF in a layer of fiberglass for protection, but looking for a finishing option now.

[@loveja1]

@@acry-techcoatings3654 How do I know how much I'll need? I have a fairly large box.

[@mytruckinlifeace4047]

That’s a cool idea. And it looks super durable.

[@wickswirescaraudioandfabri7730]

I've used duratex a few times now and it is awesome. I found you can get a really cool texture if you keep on rolling it while it's drying 😊

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

We're glad to hear that you enjoy the product. Thanks!

[@beanlounge]

How much coverage do you get from the Litre tin?

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

@@beanlounge the quart (aprox. 1 liter) will cover 20 - 25 square feet in multiple coats or 40 - 50 square feet in a single coat.

[@zacharyhalterman]

Dude everytime I go to do something audio related you are always there and I think that’s god answering my prayers for trying to be a good person. Lol. Seriously thanks.

[@alainpc23]

I could use this for a future project. Thank you!

[@poopandfartjokes]

Love your videos. You top you tubers should really consider doing a joint project. Each of you have your own special techniques. Plus you all have interesting personalities. Keep up the great work

[@marcuss0918]

Great video man! Can't wait to try this stuff out!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thank you, I've been using it on various things for awhile now and always get good results.

[@razorworks9942]

Looks like good stuff.. I just purchased a full system for my Super Duty 4x4. Might need some of this...

[@ozzstars_cars]

Turned out great!

[@d.c.6916]

Whats up Mark. I remember talking to you about this when I was doing enclosures on a forum many years ago. This is what we used back then.

[@jeritolopez5516]

Perfect video 👌👍

[@firecloud77]

*TIP* -- Use a fan to get airflow over your project. DuraTex will dry to the touch much faster.

[@swat1229]

Wondering about that inner box coating. Kinda hope you make that video. Cool product.

[@tmbaz66]

Hello, the packaging coated with the nylon bag is the same quality as the metal boxes because I purchased from the link that was written in your explanation of the description and thank you for your explanation of the topic

[@a-75n5lee4]

What I intend to use for my Cavalier's fiberglass dash speaker enclosure

[@dpgoverride]

Man I wish I would of seen this before I coated my boxes, back during my search for coatings I never saw this stuff. Nice video as always!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, definitely try this stuff out. Makes for a very nice finish.

[@dpgoverride]

@@CarAudioFabrication I think I will, I'm in the early stages of my build/install so I still have the option to sand the coating I used and reapply this stuff!

[@user-in4uf7to5d]

Grate video! 💣💣💣

[@jasonpurcell4270]

Did you use rare earth magnets to attach the white beauty panel, do they still work with Duratex? Thank you for your videos. Your channel has given me the courage to build my own subwoofer box. It's a downfire for a single 12 for under the seat of my 15 Silverado. Because of the shapes involved, I've ordered Duratex and will be using it to cover my box.

[@29dj17]

Just the intro got me to subscribe haha

[@RockyXTV]

5 days! I have trouble waiting on fast dry spray paint to dry... Seems like a pretty good product though, great video!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

+Rocky X TV it's dry enough to handle, flip etc in hours. Just don't expect full durability until it has fully cured.

[@jmgjaymercurygarage6995]

I like the video..👍👍👍

[@elkboy888]

Would this also add additional strength to the box? We're always looking for acoustically dead enclosures/panels and I'm curious if a coating like this adds anything? I'm also curious if there's any notable difference in the way the enclosure sounds (before vs after treatment)? Or am I over imagining the durability of the coating? There's that familiar 'coated' sound at 0:09 when Mark knocks on the box though so that made me wonder about all this.

[@krkan77]

nice video m8.

[@Golgafrinchamdent]

Wow I wish I had heard of this product before I did my project with Raptor 2k spray. Have you used Raptor... which would you say is harder & more durable? Thanks for posting!

[@Dirty_Homesteader]

Awesome video! Love all your work! Question, I’m doing a blow through on a truck and did not want to put a Rhino liner on the box because of the price. Is this a good substitute? After 3 or 4 layers is it waterproof? Thank you in advance for the help!

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

With 3 or 4 coats of DuraTex your box will be water resistant. The DuraTex will protect the underlying surface.

[@carlossruilowacespedes596]

How did you make the subwoofer box? That's a great design and I would like to know how you did it! Also great video!

[@lurice0]

If you had a ported box and you wanted to seal the inside would you use duratex or acoust-x

[@Ray-hammer]

Please the sound test for the t line sub

[@critical_unknown]

Man I love it when companies send in products in to you. You definitely use the good oil Mark, how's the T-Line treating you?

[@joshmartin8856]

Totally a sponsored video. Totally cool product. I say it's a go for my next project. Makes me want to make a sub box for the boat to test it!

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

It works great on marine speakers too!

[@markhoffman3354]

Does it work well for fiberglassed enclosures?

[@BrianW2979]

How much would you need to cover the under seat sub box you built for the coffee truck

[@BenTvHowman]

I will have to get some of this. Since the project I have in mind will be exposed to near direct sunlight, will I have to use a uv protective clear coat to stop or slow it from fading?

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

DuraTex does stand up well to UV. If you wanted to use a clear protective coat you just want to make sure that it's water based to avoid any adhesion issues.

[@ralphrosario1]

Would the resinensa acoustic duratex be good for a voice speaker box to reduce vibration or it’s useless for these boxes they are called Chuchero box

[@usman333able]

Would you please tell me the difference between Duratex and Tuffcab paint

[@jordynkennedy2153]

I see you coated right up to the sub cutout. Will the texture affect the seal of the sub or will the sub gasket be enough to not worry about it?

[@7Logik]

A question i have too I'm thinking maybe have ti use a seal for security and peace of mind

[@thomassprague9656]

Can this product be used also for sound deadening for door panels and metal in the vehicle?

[@scarr3ll]

Mark do you think the pint size trial kit could cover a 6cf enclosure?

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

The pint size trial kit will cover between 10 - 12 square feet of area total in multiple coats. The quart size kit will cover between 20 - 25 square feet of area total in multiple coats. Each gallon will cover between 80 - 100 square feet of area in multiple coats. The coverage rate depends on how heavy the product is applied.

[@djtaz369]

Can it use on super wood speaker box?

[@lurice0]

I have 2 12" sundown audio big subs. It's in a ported box. Seems like acoust-x is meant for sealed enclosures and most people use resin or car undercoating inside ported boxes. Should i use duratex for my application or acoustx? Thanks!

[@user-nw8jd1xy9q]

You need to focus on internal bracing. Only higher frequency drivers need sound deading.

[@lezbriddon]

i need to find something like that in the uk, but i have a problem, how do i keep my sound in my vehicle? when i crank it up a bit everyone i drive past turns there head, and the neighbors know when i'm entering the street

[@ebenezerkoranteng2839]

Awesome! My questions is, does it wash off in rain when it is dried? I am asking this because from the video I learnt it is a water base product. Thank you

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

DuraTex won't wash off in the rain. Once it is cured it's on there for good. It's actually weather resistant and helps to protect the enclosure.

[@taariffjailall3923]

can i use this product on old solvent base paint if sanded?

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

Yes, DuraTex can be applied over old solvent based coatings once the old coating has been sanded.

[@ghighrolla711]

will this stuff stick onto of original coat? I have some bad chipping and splits and would like to just paint over it with duratex

[@HifiVega]

I was just checking this out the other day and was curious about it... Thanks for the great video as always! I’m interested to see what you think about the sound treatment variant.

[@MannuhFestIt]

Once fried can it be painted on? Like if I were to used this on a speaker box and I wanted to paint some kind of design on the box (spray paint or paint roller) will it take it well?

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

DuraTex can be painted over as long as you use a water based coating.

[@lsdave]

Do you think this would work for a sub box that would be outside under a deck? The commercially available outdoor subs are CRAZY expensive, and this could be a way to DIY one for a fraction of the cost.

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

DuraTex would protect your box that is outside under a deck. I have it on my boat speakers under my T-Top.

[@fastpitchnet7353]

Did you ever tried that Acoust-X product? What is your opinion on it? I applied Duratex to the exterior of a box I made, but pondering about the Acoust-X.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Works good, seals up the inside of the box really well. I used it on a sealed custom spare tire subwoofer enclosure.

[@elmo4x4]

Literally came to KZbin to research ways to fight the adhesion issues with bed liner and stumbled on this. My only question before purchasing this product is about the UV resistance. I’ll be coating a box I built for my Jeep which will sit Topless some days of the year. Will the black turn chalky or fade? Is the white any more resistant? TIA!

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

DuraTex holds up very well to UV. We have several customers that have used it on applications that are in direct sunlight constantly with no issues. The black does not turn chalky or fade & the white does not yellow over time either.

[@mikicappello5613]

We don’t sell the smooth foam rollers but they can be purchased at your local paint or hardware store.

[@josebravo8474]

I’m building a box (mdf)to put in the bed of my truck. Will this protect my box from rain so it doesn’t leak in and rot?

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

DuraTex is water resistant so it will protect your box from the rain.

[@ryanvanecek8331]

where’s the discount code at?! Great video mark!

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

You can use promo code "caraudio10" for a 10% discount.

[@furrdiaz8218]

What happens if you put liner over a carpeted box with out removing the carpet will it just soak and get hard?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Don't do this

[@heintjieguerrero7789]

How about other products? They don’t have here in thailand.

[@AldenPez]

Can you paint over this? Just to get that texture and keep the box protected?

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

Yes, DuraTex can be painted over. DuraTex is water based so just make sure that whatever other coatings that you use along with DuraTex are also water based & you won't have any issues.

[@AldenPez]

Nice! Thanks.

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

You're most welcome.

[@Pabula]

Thanks for the video, really nice finishing for a rougher look. Btw really interested on the AcoustX, hope you share a video with us about it and your own testing into if you feel it makes a difference.

[@IcyDeath91]

Has anyone used this product on the edges of MDF? Does it work well on the edges or do you have to seal them somehow first?

[@CarAudioFabrication]

That whole box in the video is stacked MDF with the edges exposed....

[@apostlejoahua4937]

I have heard so much about this Duratex product but don't really know how to get it in my country Nigeria in Africa. Pls can u help me out? I really need it here in Nigeria.

[@Acrytech]

We can ship directly to you in Nigeria. We don't have a distributor in that area yet although we are working on trying to find one.

[@TEPL1]

I have two questions. 1) You said it bonds well to wood, does this include MDF? 2) Does it add a lot of weight to the enclosure?

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

Hi Thomas. Sorry for the delayed response. Yes, this will bond to MDF nicely. No, it does not add a lot of weight at all. Each gallon will cover between 80 - 100 square feet in multiple coats so it does go pretty far. Each gallon only weighs 9 pounds & you can coat a lot of enclosures with a gallon.

[@rocheljlr1972]

i am from Madagascar i wish apply it with my bass bean where can i get it

[@Acrytech]

We can ship directly to you. Unfortunately we don't have a distributor in your area yet.

[@benwan5425]

How rough is it I built a sub box center console

[@swat1229]

Does it have much of an odor? It’s water based so it’s probably not too bad but I’m just curious.

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

It has very little odor. In fact, almost no odor. Our customers love that they can work on their projects indoors and the odor is not offensive. We also have customers that work on their projects outside & then bring them inside once they are finished coating them. We are constantly told how happy people are that once they bring their projects indoors that the DuraTex doesn't have any residual odors coming off like some solvent based coatings do.

[@gadget01]

I just finished a sub enclosure with Duratex in my garage. I use a small fan to blow fine dust or fumes out and I could not detect any odor at all. Great product- used it several times and is my preferred sub enclosure finish. Easier to achieve a professional result vs carpet, at least for me.

[@michasy2221]

is this water based paint?

[@crossbreedsoundsystem8407]

Where can I get this paint . An price for a gallon

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

This can be purchased directly from Acry-Tech Coatings. A gallon of Black is currently $74.25.

[@jcfitch3194]

Us Home Theater guys have been using this stuff on our DIY speakers/subs for years now. It's great for car audio! By the way Mark, any chance you'd ever do any videos for us basement-dwelling home theater bassheads? I think your skills would be welcomed in our little world.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Definitely something I have been thinking about. :P

[@brianhilligoss]

Stop with the basement bass your mom is trying to sleep.

[@TheTnicoletti]

I agree with this 👍

[@lpbman3]

Marty sub build confirmed.

[@darrendaly2404]

Can you use Duratex on MDF

[@CarAudioFabrication]

+Darren Daly yes absolutely. I used it on MDF in the video

[@darrendaly2404]

Thanks always get good info on what not to do and how to do it from your channel.

[@wynwoodgordo]

Can it be done with smooth finish. Not that orange peel looking texture???

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

Yes, DuraTex can be applied with a smooth foam roller to achieve a smooth finish.

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

@@acry-techcoatings3654 I don't see anything but the textured rollers on the website

[@Acrytech]

@@Luminous.Dynamics we only sell the textured rollers. Smooth foam rollers can be purchased at any local hardware or paint store.

[@spl150db]

how much would i need to do about 13 square feet of box area ?

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

You should be able to get that project completed with a Pint Size Trial Kit - depending on how heavy the product is applied. A Pint Size Kit will cover between 10 - 12 square feet of area (in multiple coats) - so you're close.

[@spl150db]

thanks, is 1 coat good enough and will it have a slight texture ?

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

Some of our customers apply just one coat. Most of our customers do two coats. A third coat is recommend if the box will be in an outdoor setting. The texture is achieved by using our blue foam texture rollers, so, yes, you will be able to achieve texture with just one coat of DuraTex.

[@spl150db]

thanks again

[@acry-techcoatings3654]

You're most welcome.

[@lextr3110]

is it toxic once dried?

[@Acrytech]

No, DuraTex is not toxic at all.

[@dgam8261]

I just did this. Mine looks like crap

[@fmap4life]

Can I paint all of my vehicles in it? 😂

[@kirkpearson6558]

NO I literally just truck lined my box a week ago

[@mogawa451]

Looks like the box is made for a tiny sub, maybe a 6.5?

[@bayouboattrash]

CRAZY DAYZ It has to be a very small sub to mount in that hole. Maybe an 8".

[@BLaQz84]

Honestly looks like 5¼ at most... Unless he's got extremely long fingers/hands...

[@pyrolinn2088]

The physical hole itself is 5.25, you can tell that by the amount of sheets of wood were cut. 6 full pieces and like a half piece on each end for a total of 7. Looks like 3/4 in material so that would be 5.25. So that would be about the right size for a 6.5

[@josephlalock8378]

it's good stuff! don't use it on bare steel. it will still chip off sharp edges on wood easily but a couple swipes of 80 grit sand paper in your palm will solve that and don't use a paint tray, it will waste alot of product.

[@gadget01]

Joe Lalock, agreed. I don't use a tray for it either. You are spot-on about sharp edges and corners. I prefer a 1/4 or 3/8" roundover on all corners.

[@robertrickman3531]

Buliding new sub cabinets for the night club I work at...gonna be a shame to hide them under the stage now.

[@jamesfalvey77]

Funny how this is water based and works on mdf

[@darrelvaldez9455]

Anybody: will this stick to fiberglass?

[@acry-techcoatings8835]

We have had customers that have had good luck with DuraTex adhering to fiberglass. We always recommend doing a spot adhesion test first.

[@aag6499]

Can i use this on my wife's face??? She's to white🤣🤣🤭🤭

[@rickysakya4525]

Hindi may banaya sir video