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Bobby Boggs
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Upstate SC.
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Posted 5 Dec 2006 10:04 am |
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And safest way to clean the tolex on this amp. I just don't want it to turn loose.
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Bob Knight
From:
Bowling Green KY
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Posted 5 Dec 2006 10:18 am
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Billy Henderson
From:
Portland, AR, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2006 11:08 am
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I'm listen too, I have a Fender the same color really needs a good cleaning but don't want to tear it up in the cleaning process.
The grill cloth needs it as much as the tolex.
I am not familiar with Scrubbin Bubbles, more on this please.[This message was edited by Billy Henderson on 05 December 2006 at 11:10 AM.] |
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Bob Knight
From:
Bowling Green KY
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Posted 5 Dec 2006 11:23 am
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Tim Harr
From:
Dunlap, Illinois
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Posted 5 Dec 2006 11:35 am
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A product called "Simple Green".
It is mild and works like MAGIC!
Good Luck!
Tim |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2006 12:06 pm
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| Yeah, what Tim said..."Simple Green" will cut through any dirt or grime like magic then follow up with some kind of protectant. |
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Randy Sevearance
From:
Crouse, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2006 7:39 pm
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| bobby use a product called zep carpet wipes it comes in a container that looks like baby wipes will clean it like new home depot sells zep products |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2006 10:46 pm
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"The grill cloth needs it as much as the tolex."
Not recommended. Cleaning grill cloth is a no-win proposition. Anything used to try to clean it will either abrade and snag it or make it look streaky. On older amps, grill cloth is best left alone; for restored vintage amps, there are entire web pages devoted to *staining* replacement grill cloth!
Clean the tolex, but leave the grill cloth alone.
Any decent cleaner - Simple Green, 409, citrus-based cleaners - anything non-abrasive - will usually do a good job. If you have ink or stencil marks, usually nail polish remover (acetone) or lighter fluid (naphtha) will get it off without ruining the tolex.
After cleaning, many people recommend the Meguires (spelling?) products, but I've used Armorall for decades with no problems. I use the satin version - it looks better initially than the glossy stuff, although after a week they look about the same. No discoloration, no cracking. Some dislike the slick feel, but again that only lasts a few days. |
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Bob Smith
From:
Allentown, New Jersey, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2006 5:13 am
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| Dont do it!!!!! bob |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 6 Dec 2006 6:15 am
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| I second the Armor-All recommendation. I used it on my Session 400 and it looks like a new amp. I also used it on a Fender SF Twin and it worked like a charm. Put a nice shine on it too. |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 6 Dec 2006 7:10 am
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Cool amp, Bobby, I sold a pair of Skylarks several years ago. Cool little amps for harp!  |
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