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Post subject: Has anyone laquered a tweed case?
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 1:06 pm
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Wondering if you'v done it and the best way to do it.Thanks!


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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:19 pm
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I've never done it to a tweed case, but I've done it to my small tweed Peavey amp. It's easy. Use a paint brush and apply a thin layer of laquer to the tweed.

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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:31 pm
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:11 pm
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I can't believe someone finally asked! I am far from a professional finish specialist but I just did one for myself and I had no idea how to get started. Now keep in mind, if you decide to do this, you're stuck with it for better or worse, so make sure you can live with it! Anyway, here's what I did and the results I got:

First I taped off all the brass hardware, locks, and leather parts so I wouldn't get the paint anywhere it wasn't supposed to go.

I got some "major brand" Clear Urethane Semi Gloss in both an aerosol spray and small can for brush application. It seemed to be right for the job, but you may want to get more advice before you decide.

First I sprayed just the top using sweeping, dusting sprays, building up in layers and letting it dry for about ten minutes between coats. This left a really fuzzy effect that I'm not happy with, so the next day I tried the brush technique on the other side.

I used a foam roller brush and spread on the urethane, this time on the back side of the case in thin layers, overlapping strokes and pushing it into the creases. You have to let this dry a little longer between applications, but not longer than an hour. After three thin coats, I left it open to dry thoroughly for three days. Use some foresight when painting the edges, you don't want to glue your case shut!

After it dried, the difference in the top and back was pretty clear. The back side shows some inconsistencies, but that should be taken care of in one final coat. The top was sanded very lightly to get rid of the fuzz and since I'm using the same brand and type of paint I can go over it with one more coat of the brush-on.

I'm not done yet, but the case looks great! It took on a darker appearance, letting the colors of the tweed come through.

Good luck on yours!


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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:21 pm
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Does this make the tweed Glossy or does it just make it last longer?


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