Darryl Hattenhauer
Venerated Member
What's the best thing for cleaning a very old decrepit case prior to taping the worn-out spots and bare wood? (This is not the case I have available under Want To Sell or Trade.)
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AcornHouse
Venerated Member
My amp Guy turned me on to Tuff Stuff, a multi purpose cleaner that works great on vinyl. I used it, with a toothbrush, to clean up an old Ampeg amp, and the difference was Night and day.
Darryl Hattenhauer
Venerated Member
Thanks AH. I just bought some off eBay.
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sailingshoes72
Senior Member
... as a follow up question. What is the best thing for cleaning the control panel (faceplate) of an old blackface fender amp, without taking off any of the numbers or lettering?
AcornHouse
Venerated Member
I was just watching an Uncle Doug YouTube on this last week. Basically, water with Q-tips. Anything stronger, and you risk taking the silkscreen lettering off.
Darryl Hattenhauer
Venerated Member
SS,
Sorry,I don't know.
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Sorry,I don't know.
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Quantum Strummer
Senior Member
Yeah, Tuff Stuff is good for grimy surfaces. For less dirty tolex I just spray some Scrubbing Bubbles (or similar) on a damp cloth and give the amp or case a gentle wipe down. If the material you intend to clean is showing signs of breaking down, though, I recommend leaving it alone.
-Dave-
-Dave-
sailingshoes72
Senior Member
Thanks Chris! I enjoy Uncle Doug's videos. I like his appreciation for vintage amps and his ability to describe electronic circuits in plain language that the layman can understand. I have learned a lot from watching those.
Bill
Darryl Hattenhauer
Venerated Member
Maybe I'll just rinse it with a wet sponge at first to see how it holds up.
JohnW63
Enlightened Member
I cleaned my old Randall amp with an old spray can of "The Tannery". I assume it's still around. I over scrubbed one spot on the part with raised letters that said "Commander II" with a scrub pad and now it is pretty much gone. Don't use a scrub pad on the control face.
