JL audio Fathom F212 finish?

[pjoseph]

I love the finish on the front of this sub.

How can one obtain a finish like that?

http://home.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?prod_id=375

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I can't tell for sure but it looks like a piano gloss. An auto paint shop could do it.

 

[jostenmeat]

Not the F212, but here's one photo from this page

http://www.audiojunkies.com/blog/199/jl-audio-facility-tour-pictures

Just tagged this quote, but I realize it has nothing to do with the finish. Anyhoo...

"Something that many of us were unaware of is that the Gotham enclosure is completely made of fiberglass. You can see the layers in this shot of the amplifier mount on the back. I have never seen a more solid enclosure than this. The process that they use to make these enclosures is top secret and many people even told them it was not possible. The engineers at JL found a way though and made an absolute work of art with the Gotham enclosure. They are not exactly easy to make though and it takes more than a month just to make the enclosure."

 

[Warpdrv]

Here is a good tutorial... http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=83141&highlight=

Its alot of work, which I don't have the patience for, but it can be done...

Also remember, as Piano Black is truly beautiful, it is also a PIA to keep clean and you have to dust it all the time... I wish I would have gotten my F112 in Satin... less hassle.. but it is striking looking...

 

[pjoseph]

Thanks guys

warpdrv great link