PAINTINGTHEOS3

The enclosure, the brackets, and the grilles of the OS3 can all be painted to match the surroundings. Because we want you to preserve the acoustic quali- ties of the grille, please paint the grille according to the grille painting instruc- tions. Make sure you pick a paint that is appropriate for the mounting location. There are interior and exterior varieties, and even paint for marine uses. If you are not sure what paint to use, consult a paint store professional or a painter.

TOOLS REQUIRED

A spray can of primer paint (Krylon Sandable Spray Primer #1318)

The correct paint for the surroundings (oil or water based paint is fine)

A paint brush or applicator if the paint is not in a spray can.

A paper clip or a corkscrew (for removing the grille)

Masking tape

2 paint masks (supplied)

A damp cloth and a dry cloth

PREPARING TO PAINT

1.Separate the parts of the speaker. You should remove the brackets and the bracket knobs. Remove the grille by hooking it with a bent paper clip or the tip of a corkscrew and pulling it away from the cabinet (See Figure 8).

Figure 8

Removing the grille using a paper clip

PAINTING THE OS3

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Niles Audio manual Painting the OS3, Tools Required, Preparing to Paint