Bow Speaker Restoration

Creighton313 · Post by **Creighton313** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:03 pm

Wanted to share my first upgrade to my new/old ‘04 262. I couldn’t find anywhere on the forum where someone has done this, but I’ve seen several older boats with this same issue on the bow speaker covers, so hopefully this is somewhat unique post that will inspire some other older model Cobalt owners.

I’m new to the forum, so I’m not sure how you all feel about customizing your boats to look different than the factory look, but I’m big on making things my own. This was a quick and cheap way to bring my speakers covers back to life and give it a custom, yet classic look to match the overall design of this boat.

This took me a trip to the store for spray paint, and a couple hours prep time. I simply removed the Cobalt logo plates, sanded the felt coating from the speakers (which was flaking off anyway). Then I used a gloss navy blue indoor/outdoor spray paint from Rustoleum. After they dried, I simply glued the logo back on and re-installed.

I decided I would match the blue trim in the upholstery. I was nervous about the gloss, as I didn’t want them to have a cheap look. They didn’t have the color I wanted in a satin finish, so I figured I would try the gloss and could always cover it up if I didn’t like it. Now that I’ve seen them installed, I’m glad I went with the gloss.

Let me know what you think and if anyone out there has done something similar to theirs.

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AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:05 pm

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WOW. Amazing job C313! Yes that was one of the weaknesses of this model. I like your look even better than the factory look. More pics!

akorcovelos · Post by **akorcovelos** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:11 pm

Looks way better that’s for sure!

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:14 pm

We are all good for a update.

jhnmdahl · Post by **jhnmdahl** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:49 am

That matching color is sharp. Nice update!

ajcampen · Post by **ajcampen** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:33 am

looks amazing. keep documenting what you update!

20mm · Post by **20mm** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:42 am

Any idea on where to find the cobalt emblems that go on the speaker covers? I've looked at a few sites and have not found anything yet and from what I gather here good luck on finding the actual speaker grills. If anyone knows where I can get the emblem and/or the entire grill for a 282 please let me know.
Thanks!

cmattj · Post by **cmattj** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:39 am

20mm wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:42 am Any idea on where to find the cobalt emblems that go on the speaker covers? I've looked at a few sites and have not found anything yet and from what I gather here good luck on finding the actual speaker grills. If anyone knows where I can get the emblem and/or the entire grill for a 282 please let me know.
Thanks!

On our 282 it shared the same covers as the 262 . But after defuzzin them I wrapped them in outdoor mesh material so it wouldn’t sunburn. I almost masked off the indent where the logo went so it appeared smooth. But I cleaned the logos and glued them on.
I think with or without it would look good

ajcampen · Post by **ajcampen** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:38 pm

20mm wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:42 am Any idea on where to find the cobalt emblems that go on the speaker covers? I've looked at a few sites and have not found anything yet and from what I gather here good luck on finding the actual speaker grills. If anyone knows where I can get the emblem and/or the entire grill for a 282 please let me know.
Thanks!

This posted on fb today

AsLan7 · Post by **AsLan7** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:53 pm

ajcampen wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:38 pm
20mm wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:42 am Any idea on where to find the cobalt emblems that go on the speaker covers? I've looked at a few sites and have not found anything yet and from what I gather here good luck on finding the actual speaker grills. If anyone knows where I can get the emblem and/or the entire grill for a 282 please let me know.
Thanks!
This posted on fb today

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Nice find for these folks Ajc

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20mm · Post by **20mm** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:10 pm

What a find! I would love to get ahold of this guy however don't have facebook. Any way to see his contact info?

ajcampen · Post by **ajcampen** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:00 pm

20mm wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:10 pm What a find! I would love to get ahold of this guy however don't have facebook. Any way to see his contact info?

I sent you a pm with his phone number to text

20mm · Post by **20mm** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:29 pm

Thanks AJ! Just sent a pm. Hoping he still has them.

Big Block Power · Post by **Big Block Power** » Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:11 am

20mm wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:29 pm Thanks AJ! Just sent a pm. Hoping he still has them.

That AJ is a good guy. Be careful or he'll be sending you posts of boats everyday to buy

ajcampen · Post by **ajcampen** » Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:21 am

Big Block Power wrote: Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:11 am
20mm wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:29 pm Thanks AJ! Just sent a pm. Hoping he still has them.
That AJ is a good guy. Be careful or he'll be sending you posts of boats everyday to buy

BBP I found you a 17ft Bayliner like you asked me to look for. It has the new Volvo 430. Pm me your email so I can send it to you

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