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Topic: Cleaning Fender Tweed |
Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 21 Jul 2016 10:40 am |
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While I have my USA build 1995 Blues Deville awaiting parts I'm staring at some filthy tweed (think smoke and grime).
Any way to clean the tweed a bit? I'm looking for improvement. It won't be pristine.
Suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2016 2:06 pm
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I don't know for certain, but Brad will know. But if Fender used a water soluble glue, be careful!
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 21 Jul 2016 2:19 pm
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Woolite Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Spot and Stain Wipes works great for tweed.
For the nicotine smell spray with Febreze and cover the amp with a garbage bag for a day or two.
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Michael Butler
From:
California, USA
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Posted 21 Jul 2016 8:10 pm
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warm water with a spot of dishwashing liquid, baking soda and a soft sponge. wring out out the sponge and rub gently. the baking soda will clean as well as get the smell out. if you can, put it in the sun for a few hours to dry and to lighten up somewhat. not too much water as someone mentioned. i've used this on a couple of tweeds and it works quite well.
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 22 Jul 2016 6:05 am
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Thanks guys!!!
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2016 8:03 am
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| Besides the soap, I like to use a rather stiff bristle brush to get down into the tweed. |
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Carl Mesrobian
From:
Salem, Massachusetts, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2016 8:16 am
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Although I have no experience cleaning tweed here are my thoughts:
I'd be careful about using a stiff brush. I'd use nothing stiffer than a toothbrush.
For lacquered tweed, I'd use a non water base cleaner and a soft cloth and wipe quickly. No brush. If moisture gets under lacquer, it gets trapped, clouds up , and you're into another chapter of the story, if you know what I mean 
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Les Cargill
From:
Oklahoma City, Ok, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2016 10:30 am
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| I have used Windex. |
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Michael Brebes
From:
Northridge CA
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Posted 22 Jul 2016 11:15 am
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If you've got the time, I would highly recommend spraying the tweed with lacquer after you clean it. Cleaning will then be a simple and easy project. You can even get a spray can with a vintage amber color from Stewart McDonald.
Someone at Fender decided back in the 80's that they never lacquered the tweed covering. That's why amps and cases are not lacquered. I have a '62 Strat with original case that proves that wrong as the lacquer is even under the leather ends that started wearing away.
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Bill Hatcher
From:
Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2016 11:46 am
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| the more you clean tweed...the less its worth. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 22 Jul 2016 11:57 am
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Lefty
From:
Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 27 Jul 2016 6:03 am
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I agree with what Bill said.
Please be careful not do more harm than good cleaning it.
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Rick Johnson
From:
Wheelwright, Ky USA
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Posted 28 Jul 2016 4:32 am
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The tweed on that amp was not shellaced and varnished
from the factory of course someone could have put a finish on it. Fender is offering a whole range on nice looking reissue tweed amps that are finished.
Rick
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Lefty
From:
Grayson, Ga.
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Posted 7 Aug 2016 6:24 am
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One thing that worked for me on uncoated tweed is resolve carpet cleaner. This is the red can for spot treating carpet. Spray a light coat on the whole cabinet. Leave for about 5-10 minutes and wipe off with a clean damp cloth. you may need to do this a couple of times, and spot treat the worst stains.
Once clean I would dry it in the sun.
Makes your amp smell 100% better also.
Keep any cats away from the cabinet.
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