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Topic: Cleaning Material |
Ray Thomas
From:
Goldsboro North Carolina
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 5:02 am |
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Need some recommendations on cleaning and restoring amp cabinets, just got a NV112 that really needs a good cleaning, windex looks good as long as its wet, when it drys no help, the amp works good, needs to look good, thanks for any help.
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Steve Hitsman
From:
Waterloo, IL
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 5:20 am
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| I would think any vinyl cleaner would work fine. There's a bunch of different brands available for car interiors. |
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Rick Campbell
From:
Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 6:36 am
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Ray,
This is the best stuff I've ever used. I've used it on airplanes and people would ask if I just came from the paint shop. I use it on everything. Tires, glass, dash, etc...and my amps. Just spray in on and wipe it off. It will shine like new. I used to order it, but you can now get it at Walmart..... Usually in the RV section. Regular tire shine product is sometimes sticky.. I'd test before I used that.
http://www.protectall.com/
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Bill Fall
From:
Richmond, NH, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 7:26 am
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| I just use Armorall. Gives the Tolex a nice new sheen. |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 10:15 am
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| Get some vinyl cleaner and a hand brush. Go over the amp an area at a time. Wipe of the schmutz off with paper towels. When it comes clean, wipe it with a damp rag. I can't stand Armor All! Too sticky/shiny. Meguiar's makes a product called "Natural Shine." It's not greezy like Armor All. Much nicer! |
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Greg Cutshaw
From:
Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2014 6:04 pm
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| I just did the vinyl tonneau cover on my truck. It has been impossible to clean. I tried a procedure I found on the Meguire's auto forum. Using a 3" Griot's Garage random orbital buffer with the yellow buffer foam pads and a solution of 50% isopropyl alcohol (the 70% stuff) and 50% water I came out like new despite being out in the weather for 2 years. I tried the alcohol scrubbing by hand and it was only slightly effective. The buffer made it awesome. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 21 Jun 2014 2:35 am
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| When I worked as an amp tech I always cleaned the amp as part of the servicing. I used "Spray 9", a commercial cleaner similar to "409". Made them look new. |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2014 5:47 am
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In one of Texas amp guru and Vintage Guitar Magazine columnist Gerald Weber's books, he explains how he cleans old tolex-covered Fender amps.
Mr. Weber recommends removing the chassis, and reverb tank if applicable, and hauling the empty cabinet down to the local self-service car wash. He first sprays it with the high-pressure hose and soapy solution, and then rinses it thoroughly. (No need to wax, apparently.)
He then sets the wet cabinet outdoors in the sunshine, for as long as it takes to allow it to air dry thoroughly.
Next, he applies a liberal dose of Armor-all, or a similar product, and allows it to dry before wiping the cabinet down and reassembling. Says it makes the tolex look as good as new.
I followed his method with my '77 Peavey LTD. 400 last summer, and he was right. It looks just like new. |
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Ernie Hays
From:
Indiana, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2014 5:51 am Magic Eraser
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| I have been having good luck with Mr Clean Magic Eraser,that stuff really works on a lot of things. |
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2014 7:52 am
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Ray,
This is the best stuff I've ever used. I've used it on airplanes and people would ask if I just came from the paint shop. I use it on everything. Tires, glass, dash, etc...and my amps. Just spray in on and wipe it off. It will shine like new. I used to order it, but you can now get it at Walmart..... Usually in the RV section. Regular tire shine product is sometimes sticky.. I'd test before I used that.
http://www.protectall.com/
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Rick, did you give up on the Power Wash Method, or is that reserved just for guitar's... 
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