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Post subject: Re-covering Amp
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:16 pm
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Has anyone done a recover of the vinyl on an amp? Is it very hard to do and can you get a good finish on it? Is it difficult to remove the old vinyl?

I have a new black cab that I want to match to my blonde supersonic. As it is a new cab I don't want to risk making a mess of it but would like to have them matching.

I have found Parts-express has the Fender blonde vinyl and Oxblood grill cloth.

Thx for any advice.

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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:13 am
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Yes it is difficult to do ; removing the new one and put a new one ( to have a nice job ) . I do many time.

Better to pratice on old wood box with cheap vinyl available at many fabric stores


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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:30 am
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And once the black is removed, be sure to sand off ALL of the leftover glue that is on the cabinet.

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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:50 pm
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Art1 wrote:
And once the black is removed, be sure to sand off ALL of the leftover glue that is on the cabinet.


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Hand-sand it using a block to keep the panels uniformly flat and dimple-free. Do not sand too much at the edges and corners lest you bollux up the factory-radiused edges -- those contours are critical to the proper fit of the metal corners. Peel the existing Tolex off in single pieces so that they may be re-used as templates to cut out the new blonde material. The DAP contact cement (in the red-label can) is probably the best commercially-available adhesive. Follow the instructions on the container and have plenty of disposable brushes on hand. I use a foam-rubber wallpaper roller to smooth out the material once it's affixed to the cabinet and prevent air pockets. Keep a fresh blade in your utility knife and have an X-acto knife handy as well to make the precision cuts necessary for neatly-executed corners. Pay attention to how the panels are overlapped at top and bottom and replicate what you see for professional results.

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Post subject: Re: Re-covering Amp
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:45 am
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Thanks for the info.

It sounds like it might be a pain and potential for lots of stuff-ups.

Seems it is brand new I guess I'll just learn to like the two tone effect - black n blonde. Might catch on and become the new trend.

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Ess wrote:
Thanks for the info.

It sounds like it might be a pain and potential for lots of stuff-ups.

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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 3:11 pm
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Ess wrote:
.. I guess I'll just learn to like the two tone effect - black n blonde...


The easiest solution. I would be hard pressed to recover a new cabinet, but that's just me. :D

It would be easier to recover the Supersonic in black (assuming it a "head" type cabinet) because it is smaller.

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If recovering it yourself is too difficult for you and not an option...try this.

http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/cabinets/Amp-Recovers

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Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:30 pm
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Ess wrote:
Thanks for the info.

It sounds like it might be a pain and potential for lots of stuff-ups.

Seems it is brand new I guess I'll just learn to like the two tone effect - black n blonde. Might catch on and become the new trend.



As a wise man one said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

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Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:53 am
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Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:06 am
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jmallard wrote:
It would be easier to recover the Supersonic in black (assuming it a "head" type cabinet) because it is smaller.

Actually, no.

Cabinets with exposed corners and multi-angled edges such as combo enclosures and head shells, where no metal protectors are used on the upper corners and that require micro-precision cuts for the "break angle" of the front panel, are the most difficult covering (or re-covering) projects of all. Plain speaker cabs with covered corners and conventional rectangular panels are a relative breeze by comparison.

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Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 12:08 pm
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jmallard wrote:
It would be easier to recover the Supersonic in black (assuming it a "head" type cabinet) because it is smaller.

Actually, no.

Cabinets with exposed corners and multi-angled edges such as combo enclosures and head shells, where no metal protectors are used on the upper corners and that require micro-precision cuts for the "break angle" of the front panel, are the most difficult covering (or re-covering) projects of all. Plain speaker cabs with covered corners and conventional rectangular panels are a relative breeze by comparison.

Arjay


I stand corrected. Your explanation makes perfect sense (as always). :D

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