Paint Removal From Tweed

[Pappie]

Hey Guys,

Does anyone know how to remove paint from tweed?
I posted about an old 1949 Deluxe TV front panel with some funky covering on it a while back. (remember the one with the dreaded blue handle)!!! ;D

I've removed the covering and the tweed has been painted black, also we had thought that the back panels had been changed but they are original tweed, I found a photo of another with panels just like it!

I've not located nor do I think I will find the chassis for this amp, does anyone know where I can find a 5a3 or 5B3 chassis?
I've been thinking about just ordering a 5E3 chassis from Doug and going from there, it would be half original. ::)

Any input about the paint or chassis would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Pappie

[rafe]

I read where someone had good luck with duct tape .....I'd try a spot on the bottom and see what happens . It all depends on how good the paint is bonded to the tweed. With a bit of luck you may have a thick layer of nicotene between the tweed and paint ....Good Luck ...may be heartbreaker

[Frankenamp]

Oh, My. Most spray paints are the devil to get off. One of the few things that has worked for me is a product called 'Goof Off' there are a couple of formulations- one for oil base paint (probably what you have) the other is for latex based paints. I would try those (in an inconspicuous spot) and see what happens. Most of the typical paint removers will also take off the tweed also. I would try a brush restorer type product first before resorting to the regular stuff. Do this outside- Goof Off isn't too bad, but the other stuffs are a real witches brew of nasssty chemicals that will do bad things to your DNA. If all else fails take note of which way the bias of the fabric goes and recover with new tweed- may need to do the ol' coffee/tea soak for a while to get the right shade of grunge to match the original (unbesmirched) panels.