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bem
bem Posts: 104
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I've read dozens of older threads on preventing magnet shift on SDA drivers. From what I understand many have used an older version of Loctite Power Grab that is Clear. However this does not appear to be available now as it's been replaced by an Express version of this product. Has anyone had experience which this newer version of the Power Grab? Or should I be going with some other newer product that has worked well on recent mods?
Don't mean to beat a dead horse here, but just looking for Polkies with current experience with this.
SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
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  • RandyCroissant
    RandyCroissant Posts: 475
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    I use GO2 by loctite it works great, do a search here for more info.
    Yamaha RXA1030, Yamaha CD-S2100, Yamaha AS-2200, Bluesound node 2i
    Polk SDA2btl highly modded
    Polk SDA 1C modded
    Polk CS350 LS x2
    Kimber 8TC
    Sony 55" Bravia
    Wish list SVS sub

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  • bem
    bem Posts: 104
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    Looks interesting. Nice post. Might be a good alternative to consider. I've got 12 speakers to do.
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
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  • RandyCroissant
    RandyCroissant Posts: 475
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    I’ll have to look into that and check back. I certainly hope not jeesh!!
    Yamaha RXA1030, Yamaha CD-S2100, Yamaha AS-2200, Bluesound node 2i
    Polk SDA2btl highly modded
    Polk SDA 1C modded
    Polk CS350 LS x2
    Kimber 8TC
    Sony 55" Bravia
    Wish list SVS sub

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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,130
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    Next time I secure magnets, I'm going to use REAL epoxy. (Not JB Weld) Structural adhesive, not construction adhesive.

    I used the recommended version of Powergrab last time; and I'm not enthusiastic about it. Not so suspicious that I'm going to remove it and start over, but enough that I won't use it again.

    OTOH, I have no plans to do this any time soon, all my magnets are already secured.
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  • bem
    bem Posts: 104
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    Well I’ve settled on using Power Grab and went out and bought a 6 oz tube of it. I cut of the tip of the tube and found it really difficult to dispense it uniformly so I gave up.i was really hoping to just gently squeeze a nice bead around the magnet . Does anyone have any tips on the best way to get the Power Grab to the areas I need to without making a mess? Any type of applicator where I can get a nice clean bead around the magnet? Any help would appreciated. Also I assume that it is ok to put the cone side down on the MW without causing damage to the speaker surround material. Correct?
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
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  • bem
    bem Posts: 104
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    Thanks pitdogg2 for the advice. All good suggestions. I will definitely try using a larger tube of the Power Grab. As for the placement of the speaker, you are not suggesting to support the speaker by the frame only , a flat piece of cardboard should be sufficient enough if I understand you correctly.
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
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  • bem
    bem Posts: 104
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    Got it!
    Thanks again.
    SDA SRS 2.3 (non TL) with VR3 mods/RD0194 tweeters/hurricane nuts/Dynamit etc, Simaudio 390 Preamp/DAC, Parasound JC5, SVS (2) SVS SB-3000 Subs, Rega Planar P3 with Exact 2 cartridge, Niagara 1200 Monsoon power cable, Marantz CD5005 player.
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,661
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    Yeah I just squeeze it on then run my finger to smooth it. Take your time and no mess to clean up.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 9,103
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    codycatalist wrote: »
    Yeah I just squeeze it on then run my finger to smooth it. Take your time and no mess to clean up.

    That's what she said....😁
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    codycatalist Posts: 2,661
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    ken brydson wrote: »
    codycatalist wrote: »
    Yeah I just squeeze it on then run my finger to smooth it. Take your time and no mess to clean up.

    That's what she said....😁

    Dang ya got me Ken.

    :p
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
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