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

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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