TWANG Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 came out pretty good so I thought I'd show how it looks. the tape around parts is to hold the tolex a bit while the glue sets up better. but you get the idea.. front panel now has screen like the rear panel.. runs much cooler.. keeps the look.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Twang, Nice looking cab. I know I could not have made it look that good. What kind of glue did you use. I have a few repairs I need to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I used some spray on adhesive and I have to say it sucks. I had a hellova time, it sticks to anything better than what you want it to.. and not an exaggeration!.. or your fingers. lots of clamping and taping and pissing around I wouldn't use it again. Whatever epi used it was much better than this. So. I know that doesn't help get it done, but at least it saves you a pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Twang, Thanks for the heads up. I only have some small rips and tares on a couple of old guitar cases and an old amp. I probably would have used the spray adhesive. Would have been frustrating if it hadn't worked. Maybe I will try some brush on contact cement instead. If it works on formica it should hold vinyl fabric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'm sure it looks great Twang, but I'm at work an all graphics are blocked so I just see a question mark. I used the 3M spray stuff too, and I wasn't impressed. I got something at Ace Hardware, but I can't remember the name of it. It was recommended by some guys that built speaker cabs, I can't remember where. I am at work, when I get home tonight I'll look cause I have some left over. It worked pretty good. On one job I did, I ran out and just used wood glue. Everything held fine. I know people have said not to use wood glue in case you want to remove it, but I had no intensions of removing it. I just had to clamp it until it dried in place and it turned out pretty good, for an amature. I did have to use corners though, cause I'm no pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 yep. better glue. wish I'd known before I hassled all that time with it! looks good on the cab.. I'll post another pic when I get the head in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssgfowler Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Twang, Did you use new tolex to recover it? If so where did you find it and the piping to match? It looks really good. Be sure to post another picture when the chassis is back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I used what I had on the original. If you cut it right, it works fine! glue is drying again.. that stuff really sucked! but pics soon. I did another thing as long as I had it out today.. I put the new screen, which didn't match the rear panel, on the rear panel of another head.. and then used that screen in this one so it would match. looks better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssgfowler Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Twang, Forgot to mention, if you decide to do this again...look for spray adhesive at your local NAPA or AutoZone. Specifically the stuff for automotive interior vinyl. It's still made by 3M, but much better glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmy Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Twang, looks great. Much nicer than the orginal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 not very good pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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