I just bought 2 great Pevey cabs, wanna keep them clean and shiny. I thought about using some Armour-All wipes on them, but I'm not sure.....any thoughts? Thanks in advance!
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Best Method for cleaning Tolex?
- Thread starter AngryJason
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I've used liquid Lysol cleaner diluted in water and a rag to wipe them down.
Of course, I like them to get nice and grubby first. Character, ya know. This isn't a yearly operation.
Of course, I like them to get nice and grubby first. Character, ya know. This isn't a yearly operation.
Try Windex and a toothbrush (great for getting in the corners). Apply Windex, scrub with a soft tootbrush (or larger brush with similar bristles), and wipe clean with paper towel. After the tolex is dry, apply Armour All protectant. Your cabinets will look brand new afterwards (assuming there are no rips in your covering to start with of course).
Cheers,
Duff2
Cheers,
Duff2
I like scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner, and LOTS of paper towels, and a toothbrush for stubborn stuff.
Johnny
Johnny
Whatever you do, don't use Armor All! That stuff will turn some black vinyl products brown over time.
What I use is a little wooden fingernail brush like this..
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...and Meguiar's Natural Shine protectant...
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Spray on, scrub, wipe of excess, done. It will look like brand new without being all slimy or slippery.
What I use is a little wooden fingernail brush like this..
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...and Meguiar's Natural Shine protectant...
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Spray on, scrub, wipe of excess, done. It will look like brand new without being all slimy or slippery.
this works real nice and dosent leave that slick film after.
spray a lil bit on and use a plastc brush (dollar tree) and with the wax on wax off motions it will pull out all the build up in the dimples of the tolex
then just use a dry towel and wipe it off dry. really brings it back to life!
smells nice also......
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spray a lil bit on and use a plastc brush (dollar tree) and with the wax on wax off motions it will pull out all the build up in the dimples of the tolex
then just use a dry towel and wipe it off dry. really brings it back to life!
smells nice also......
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Just a bit more advice: In addition to cleaning, take care of any tears right away, before little tears turn into big tears. And if you find that a particular portion is taking more than its share of abuse, consider adding skid rails.
Do NOT use Armorall. It will fade away and dry out the Tolex. Then you'll want to use it again. Planned obsolesence in practice.
I scrub mine down in the tub with dishwater. Then I scrub in STP vinyl treatment from the auto parts store. Works wonders and makes it look like new.
I scrub mine down in the tub with dishwater. Then I scrub in STP vinyl treatment from the auto parts store. Works wonders and makes it look like new.
