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ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:42 pm
by space6oy
have a guy offering me a fender combo that he "painted because he doesn't like black amps."
wondering about getting that off without damaging & don't wanna ask & offend him...
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:47 pm
by 01010111
I don't think it would be impossible or crazy hard to do, it might take a Saturday or two depending on how bad it is. Is it closed-back or open back, and if it's open back did he paint the inside?
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:48 pm
by Uncle Grandfather
space6oy wrote:have a guy offering me a fender combo that he "painted because he doesn't like black amps."
wondering about getting that off without damaging & don't wanna ask & offend him...
methylene chloride paint remover is what I've read.
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:09 pm
by Holy Schnikes
What color is it painted? Is think it may be a bitch getting all the paint out of the textured tolex and seams.
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:10 pm
by skullservant
Is it paint on tolex? or did he strip the tolex and paint the wood?
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:45 pm
by space6oy
tolex, open back, painted outside only, removed handle & metal pieces. not a bad job & all I just don't want a blue & green fender amp...
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:47 pm
by skullservant
Strip the tolex and stain the wood
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:03 pm
by DannDubbleEwe
What kind of paint did he use? Depending on what type it is will determine the methods that'll be the safest to use when removing it.
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:19 pm
by 01010111
DannDubbleEwe wrote:What kind of paint did he use? Depending on what type it is will determine the methods that'll be the safest to use when removing it.
That's definitely true. But if he didn't paint any of the hardware or the grill cloth it might just be easier to retolex, unless you're concerned about keeping it all-original. Or just...
skullservant wrote:Strip the tolex and stain the wood
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:21 pm
by Uncle Grandfather
space6oy wrote:tolex, open back, painted outside only, removed handle & metal pieces. not a bad job & all I just don't want a blue & green fender amp...
methylene chloride paint remover is what many vintage amp guys use when restoring tolex that's been painted.
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:13 pm
by Holy Schnikes
I'd retolex or strip, sand and stain.
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:03 pm
by rfurtkamp
Depends on what era of tolex as well. I'd assume you're going to be refining the thing, not just stripping.
Price accordingly.
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:51 am
by morange
Does the wood underneath the tolex even look good? I thought it's just plywood or particle board or something cheap like that.
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 8:18 am
by Bellyheart
Looks great when stained
Re: ever removed a paint job from a fender amp?
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:43 am
by ryan summit
paint it black
seriously
it may be easier to get black spraypaint
and do a nice sprayjob over it
thats the quick $4 option