How to remove light dust from cabs

[Back to Marshall]

I'm starting to get dust on my Amp Head and cabinets (black). I'm wondering how others remove the dust without rubbing it in or discoloring the cab.
These are the 1960 A and B Lead cabinets.
Thanks. Karl

 

[fitz]

Are we just talking about regular old household dust?
Swiffer.

 

[Frodebro]

Tolex isn't exactly fragile, which is why it is used to cover cabs. Through the years I have used Windex, Simple Green, car interior cleaner spray, whatever was handy at the time.

 

[Headache]

Wet washcloth

 

[Dogs of Doom]

air compressor... spray it off

Then, wipe w/ a damp cloth (water)

 

[speyfly]

A Switfter is your friend!

 

[Edgar Frog]

I use a damp rag (not wet) for cleaning the tolex, metal/plastic parts on the shell of the cab and I use the dusting tool on my vacuum for cleaning the grill cloths. IMHO the dusting tool on a vac is about the best way to dust a grill cloth.

 

[Back to Marshall]

Are we just talking about regular old household dust?
Swiffer.

Yes, just dust, not grime. I was wondering about some anti-static rag or duster. Wasn't sure if they would lift the dust or not. I want to get it off before it gets worse, but it's not to the point I need to be spraying something on the Tolex or a rag yet.

 

[StrummerJoe]

If the dust is thick an ait compressor followed by a damp rag.

If the dust is light, skip the compressor.

 

[RLW59]

Any of the methods mentioned so far will work.

I like a microfiber terrycloth dry wash towel, so I'm picking up and capturing the dust instead of just knocking it off so it settles on some other surface.

But feather dusters and soft-bristle paint brushes work too.

Tooth brushes are great for getting into corners and crevices.

 

[DreamerDeceiver]

Dime that beatch ,
and blow the dust off.

 

[TheOtherEric]

I'll just add that since it's vinyl, like any other vinyl, periodically wiping down with a vinyl protectant (with UV protection) is wise. 303 Protectant and Lexol Vinylex are both great products. And use cleaning solutions only when absolutely necessary.

 

[Vinsanitizer]

I'm starting to get dust on my Amp Head and cabinets (black). I'm wondering how others remove the dust without rubbing it in or discoloring the cab.
These are the 1960 A and B Lead cabinets.
Thanks. Karl

Here's my little secret for gear I buy brand new and intend to keep in "NIB" condition.

Every 1-2 weeks, and NO liquids, not even water.

Sometimes I even feather dust myself too, while I'm at it.

 

[Nkyrental]

Use a lint roller that is made for clothes. Works very well.

 

[Resident 217]

Take it on tour?

 

[DreamerDeceiver]

 

[stratburst]

What everyone else said above but DO NOT use amoral or anything with silicone in it. It will attract dust like flies to roadkill and most importantly it will cause the tolex and anything plastic to lose plasticity and become brittle over time. It may may your gear look new but you will regret it. Nasty sh*t!

 

[TheKman76]

Maybe I'm doin' it wrong, but shouldn't the question be "How do I remove enough (*insert random rock'n'roll fueled mayhem juice here*) so that I can still sell it?"

You know, beer and Nachos, drummer sweat, roadie elbow grease, etc. Shattered glass from a stage light... that happened once.

 

[Dave_11]

I can't believe this is actually a topic, but here's my preferred method. Expensive, yes, but they do an excellent job.

 

[Dirty-D]

wet the tolex hit it with a toothbrush then BLOT DRY don't wipe it blot it that definately works