Question for Rick Johnson and other cabinet gurus

Lee Warren · Post by **Lee Warren** » 16 Feb 2012 9:39 am

Hi there,
Is there a way to remove paint from tolex and grill cloth without damaging them (or me!)?
Any and all input is most appreciated.

Thanks,
Lee

Darryl Logue · Post by **Darryl Logue** » 16 Feb 2012 6:13 pm

I used oven cleaner once. Didn't damage the tolex but didn't remove all the paint.

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 17 Feb 2012 5:58 am

I actually used paint thinner once
to remove old painted stencils and it
worked, You can use an old tooth
and lightly brush it out of the cracks. To be safe,
try it on the bottom of the amp just
to be safe.

Rick

www.rickjohnsoncabinets.com

Lee Warren · Post by **Lee Warren** » 17 Feb 2012 6:43 am

Hi guys,
Thanks for the suggestions!
I'll proceed cautiously and see if I can clean up the beat up old Fender I just got.
If that doesn't work, it may need re-covering.
Lee

Jay Ganz · Post by **Jay Ganz** » 17 Feb 2012 6:57 am

Lee Warren wrote:...it may need re-covering.
Lee

Just save yourself alot of trouble and send it on over to Rick!

Lee Warren · Post by **Lee Warren** » 17 Feb 2012 7:10 am

Hi Jay,
That may be the solution!
Rick does awesome work, from what I've seen on the forum.

Lee