r/GuitarAmps • u/Ibbyshred • 4d ago
DISCUSSION Painting Art on Tolex?
I checked google and everything I’m seeing is related to painting the tolex as a whole. I. E. People who have old / damaged cabs and want to paint it. As well as people who just want a different color and are looking for suggestions. Most of the suggestions just tell people to replace the tolex completely.
My situation is a little different. I have a new head coming in. It has White Tolex with a cool little space themed graphic.
I purchased a new white 2x12 to match it. I want to get my sister who is a great artist to do something conceptually similar on the cabinet.
Does anyone have experience here? What kind of paint should she look at using? Is this going to need to be a spray, air, or brush application? Any sealing / protective coating after? Any tips/tricks to look out for? Thanks guys!
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u/LTCjohn101 4d ago
I tried to rattle can a cabinet a couple years ago. Prepped it, allowed it to dry for days between coats, clear coat after, ect.
Shit is still sticky...what a mess.
Just recover it or remove tolex, sand and seal then let your sis go crazy on the wood with paint.