Tolex/polish_conditioning

[Dr.Mavashi]

Ok, the Laney/Marshall half stack is moving in. So what can I do to pimp storage "dead" tolex???

 

[Bludave]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

WD40 will clean it real well and Armorall will make it look new

 

[Farkus]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

Will wd-40 take off the white paint/scuff marks my cabs get from hitting doors and walls?

 

[Dr.Mavashi]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

which one of these would work best on the tolex and the fabric infront of the speakers?
http://www.wd40.com/
one of these armoralls?
http://www.armorall.com/products/interior/index.php
Thanks !

 

[PoorMan]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

I would imagine WD-40 and armorall might soak through the tolex and damage the adhesive that holds it to the cab? I dunno. Just guessing.

I leave mine crusty.

 

[StrangeSound]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

wow..WD40 has a website.

 

[casblah]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

Murphy's Oil Soap will clean/recondition old tolex. Gearjoneser just remarked on this topic recently. I've used M.O.S. with great results. Armor-All will certainly make it shiny, but it also makes surfaces slippery...so be advised.

 

[Dr.Mavashi]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

Does armorall leave residue? it will be pretty close to a couch, you all know what that means if I get the fabric dirty. Will Soap oil handle some light markings (chalk from walls and swipes from car trunks) on the fabric infront of the speakers???

 

[FamousForSustain]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

I've had good results by first scrubbing using dishwashing liquid mixed with water, then doing a coat or two of armorall. However, if you use armorall on the top of a cabinet it will make it a little slippery for the head sitting on top.

 

[Dr.Mavashi]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

bump

 

[lex666]

Re: Tolex/polish_conditioning

For normal dusting, I just use soap and water on a wet rag. It actually shines it up pretty nice without over-doing it like armour all would...