Cab finishing options for a dummy

[oceankebro9]

Hey all - any advice on how to finish a cab that was made by a complete idiot (me)?

MDF cab for a rotary speaker, and while I was thinking tolex would be easy enough, I have screw heads not really flush with the sides of the cab. Staining isnt much of an option as the wood isnt meant to be pretty (layered MDF).

Are there thick tolexs that would be useable with screw heads sticking out, or any other thrifty idears?

Thanks all!

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[HarryCooter]

Depending on how bad they are sticking out, tolex might not be out of the question. Just might not look the best at a few spots. There are also tons of other vinyl and fabric options too that would probably work. If you really want to go cheap and easy, you could always try speaker box carpet.

 

[WarHed]

You can get paint on stuff that finishes pretty similar to tolex.
Check out Duratex

 

[Gibsonchild]

Go buy yourself a set of these tapered countersinks.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-3-Piece-x-High-Speed-Steel-Twist-Drill-Bit-Set/50093126
Then one by one… remove the offending screws and countersink the holes with one of the above bits (they’re adjustable to pretty much any normal length screw). replace the screw and fill the now-recessed heads with wood putty or Bondo. Then go tolex your fucking brains out, worry free.

 

[Rocker68]

Agree with Gibsonchild. Fix the countersink depths. It will only follow you for ever if you don't.

 

[Sneerim]

Yep, do it right, countersink and fill. It'll only take a few minutes and you'll have the pleasure of not noticing the bumps from the proud heads ever time you look at it.

 

[Basementcat]

You could always go 80s and use carpeting.

 

[elmeier100]

Considered rhino lining?