How to clean the covering on your Nash 400

DJ Sillito · From: Lethbrige, Alberta, Canada

Ever notice how difficult this covering is to make look clean and Shiny? I tried using Armor All tire foam. I had to be careful with it because it is a spray type product. It sure cleaned it up and made it look shiny. It had a little slick feel to it after.
And yes I read the instructions which said only use on tires but I thought I might give it a try. Having gear that is dirty and unkept or abused is a pet peeve of mine.
Is there a good cleaning product out there to clean these coverings? I would hate to use something that may be unsafe. How about cleaning the cloth mesh covering the speaker?.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Darren James Sillito
Carter D-10 8P 5K
Nashville 400, ProfexII

Bob Knight · From: Bowling Green KY

"Scrubbin' Bubbles"

Donny Hinson · From: Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.

Windex and a soft bristle scrub brush will clean the Tolex vinyl covering. After that, you can wipe it down with a turkish-towel, and then apply any number of silicone spray waxes to get the "shine" back.

Plastic grille cloth can be removed and scrubbed, in similar fashion, but you have to be careful to stay away from the edges, as they will unravel if you scrub them too hard. I wouldnt use the silicones on the grille cloths, though, as it will just build up and attract dust.

Michael T. Hermsmeyer · From: Branson, Missouri, USA

Most folks I know use Armor All and a small stiff brush on the tolex. Maybe a hot damp cloth after vaccuming with a brush attachment for the removed grill.

Michael T.

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Dave Birkett · From: Oxnard, CA, USA

This is a great topic. Maybe Mike Brown could inform us of Peavey's official position if they have one.

David Cobb · From: Chanute, Kansas, USA

I've used Turtlewax Formula 2001 Tire Foam'n Shine on a filthy Peavey(no offense intended) that I'd purchased used. Just used a rag to work it in. It doesn't seem to attract dust after treatment and looks great. Doesn't leave a glossy finish like Armor-All. Dry it well to prevent rusting of trim.

Danny Naccarato · From: Burleson, Texas

Believe it or not, an old friend of mine, who has pretty much hung up his playing about 3 years ago, Jim Lindsey, of Ty Herndon, etc. used to take his completely apart. Speaker, chassis, grill, etc. Then, hose it down with a garden hose in the driveway, soap suds and all. Rinse, etc. Then dry. It'd look like knew. I wound up doing that also, a number of times after watching him in disbelief. Really cleans it up. You also get real proficient at tearing 'em apart also

DJ Sillito · From: Lethbrige, Alberta, Canada

Thanks for the replies.

Bob- Is "scrubbin' bubbles" a brand name of a cleaning product?
David - you discovered the tirefoam too. I guess if it works theres no harm to it.

I actually did dissasemble my Nashville when I cleaned it with the tirefoam. I did a thourough job but it took me half the day. A quick application of some type of product would be the way to go.
I guess in the long run any cleaner and a little elbow grease goes a long way.

DJ

Bryan Knox · From: Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come

I have found that "Greased Lightning" (usually available at Wal-Mart) does really well on Tolex covering. You might also try a diluted solution of "Oxy Clean" (also avail.@ WallyWorld)for the grill cloth. The oxygen cleaner works wonders on cig. smoked cloth.

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Steve Alonzo Walker · From: Spartanburg,S.C. USA (deceased)

I agree about the "Greased Lighting" I spray the tolex...wait about five minutes for it to work, and then use my shop vac to suck all the dirty grim away and then use Armorall or Formula 2001 for the shine look applied with a paint brush for an even spread. For the grille cloth, I take it loose from the amp and spray it with the "Greased Lighting", let it foam up and then use my shop vac again to suck all that foam and dirt out. Then apply the Amorall or whatever you want to use to the grille with a paint brush to spread it evenly.

Brian Wetzstein · From: Billings, MT, USA

I have always used glass cleaner and a scrub brush to clean... and armor-all "low gloss" to shine. i like the low gloss better than the regular stuff...

Bobby Boggs · From: Upstate SC.

Steve.I would have thought that Greased Lighting would be to harsh.Maybe bleach the tolex or even melt the glue and cause it to turn loose from the wood.It sure takes the hide off my hands.

Thanks for the tip.Oh BTW.What's good for cleaning speakers cabs etc that are covered in Monkey fur?Ozinite are what ever it's called?--------------bb

b0b · From: Cloverdale, CA, USA

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Ken Fox · From: Nashville GA USA

I use spray carpet cleaner with a nylon bristle brush for the grills. If they are a removable one, they get the garden hose rinse job, too! I use the same brusk and 409 for cabs. For Fender blonde/white Tolex I use Westley's Bleach-White for tires. I like a low gloss Armor-All for the cabs. I also use a towel for for drying the cabs. Compressed air is handy for the chassis electrnics and the rear cabinet area.

Tony Prior · From: Charlotte NC

This is excellent to see so many keeping the amp tolex clean and shiney. I have been cleaning my amps the morning after each gig as it does two things..gets
em clean snd shiney and gets the smoke smell off of them as well.

Now the carpet covered cabs do require the carpet cleaner spray with a brush, and the results are real fine.

I have been using like most, Armorall and also have used McGuires detailer, which is sort of a light spray wax but has a very nice pleasant odor for smokey amps. MaGuires is in the Auto section of Wallmart or the Auto Parts stores.

Bill Ford · From: Graniteville SC Aiken

I did the Armorall tire foam about 1 1/2 years ago and still looks good with a quick wipe down.

Bill

George Kimery · From: Limestone, TN, USA

A product in a spray can called "The Tannery" works great, as does other similar spray stuff available at upholstery supply stores.

Mike Brown · From: Meridian, Mississippi USA

Well, there is no Peavey position as far as I know. But, like Jim Lindsey I have taken my grill frame off and spray it with a garden hose, then let it dry in the sun. As far as the Tolex covering, I have used a household cleaner with a medium soft brush to get down into the texture of the covering and it worked well. The Tolex covering is really durable material.

However, I haven't taken a garden hose and sprayed down the cabinet as there might be a chance that the wood would separate.

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · From: Denham Springs, LA. USA

Take the grill off ,spray it with 409 sleaner and spray it off with the garden hose. Looks new. Spray the cabinet with 409, brush it good then take a wet towel and wipe until it is clean. Comes out looking like new.

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