repairing tolex - small nicks on a new cab

[Chris Paget]

So I just picked up a beautiful new Orange 4x10 cabinet and, while I'm not one to harp about a little road wear, I want to keep the finish on this thing looking good as long as I can. And it's already starting to have a couple nicks here and there, despite really trying to take care of it (the first one I noticed I literally rushed to the computer to look up flight cases or any other protective covers... to very little avail). Additionally, it seems Orange fixes it's color right into the tolex, and I have not come across any encouraged solutions using orange paint or glue, other than to try to patch up tears just to keep them from getting worse. I am still curious if an email right to Orange will result in anything.

But if cases are not an option, and there is no go-to, Orange-issued touch-up paint or glue, what are some creative solutions here?

 

[Stumbo]

Custom cover with a bottom flap.

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Also, getting a bottom protective plate made is something I've thought about. I think I've seen one or two some where along the way.

 

[beans-on-toast]

If you have a small flap, carefully glue it down with cyanoacrylate (crazy glue). Use a toothpick to apply the glue, do not use too much so that it seeps beyond the edge. For larger pieces, you would need to buy some orange tolex.

Not sure if any of these will match your cabinet.
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[sissy kathy]

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[alaskaleftybass]

No kidding.. the modern paint on duct tape!
Notice the orange!