mcnach Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 I've had two Two10 cabs for around 3 years one, 2.5 the other. The covering on the newest one (May 2017) has started to peel away over the past few months. The other one (September 2016) seems to be slowly starting. What's the best/easiest way to fix this? I'm leaning towards getting a roll of black duct tape and tape the seams around the back and be done. Not the prettiest, but it can be done reasonably well and I know it *will* stay in place. Glue is ok, but it seems like it would be a faff considering the gap is narrow at the moment so I'll have to deal with a lot of spill over cleaning afterwards, and it would presumably need doing all around the seams, even the ones that at the moment look ok, as it's surely just a matter of time. I don't live anywhere near Barefaced HQ so I'm not going to drive to them with my cabs or post them (and I use them regularly, although it could be a good excuse to bring out my lovely TKS again)... Any other suggestions better than using black duct tape? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 When this happened to my <2-year-old FENDER guitar combo, I used Evostik. Seems OK so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Maybe Alex will suggest a suitable glue, then you could use a toothpick to apply the tiniest drops to it, then wipe down quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Don't ask us, talk to Alex. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) Use masking tape to tape off one of the edges. Mix epoxy and using a fine syringe, apply the expoxy under the unmasked edge. Push down on to the cab. Any epoxy that spills goes onto masked edge. Remove masking tape on the unglued edge. Do the same in reverse for the other edge. Tada, all glued and that tolex won't be coming off again in a hurry* *This is a time consuming ballache of a job though but will put the problem to bed. Also, what is Alex's fascination with silver screws on black hardware? Edited July 8, 2019 by EBS_freak 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 My One10s look like that. But I have to say - having owned no end of cabs over 30 years - I don't care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 So does mine. And I do care. I have a 14 year old Wizzy that shows no such degradation. Alex?!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandad Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) My One10 is the same. I will eventually get round to sorting it. The masking tape is a good tip. Edited July 8, 2019 by grandad Accurate content. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 Well, Alex must have seen my comments here or on the other thread, found my email based on the serial number, and wrote to me. I didn't want to get glueing because it looks to me like it'll be complicated to remove the excess glue afterwards. However, he says their water-based glue (the one that does seem to work) can be wiped off with a cloth and warm water after the tolex is glued back together. It looks like you need to warm it up, paint it, press both parts together and wait till it cools down. I think I'll have a go. The description sounded like even someone like me (hate DIY) could manage it. Nice touch that Alex found me even if I had not tried to reach him. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Happy resolution. BC wins again. Glad it's going to be sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I've used Copydex glue for tolex in my own builds and have never had a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, mcnach said: Well, Alex must have seen my comments here or on the other thread, found my email based on the serial number, and wrote to me. I didn't want to get glueing because it looks to me like it'll be complicated to remove the excess glue afterwards. However, he says their water-based glue (the one that does seem to work) can be wiped off with a cloth and warm water after the tolex is glued back together. It looks like you need to warm it up, paint it, press both parts together and wait till it cools down. I think I'll have a go. The description sounded like even someone like me (hate DIY) could manage it. Nice touch that Alex found me even if I had not tried to reach him. Where do you get the glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 13 hours ago, JohnA said: Where do you get the glue? I'm getting a repair sample from him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 22 hours ago, EBS_freak said: Use masking tape to tape off one of the edges. Mix epoxy and using a fine syringe, apply the expoxy under the unmasked edge. Push down on to the cab. Any epoxy that spills goes onto masked edge. Remove masking tape on the unglued edge. Do the same in reverse for the other edge. Tada, all glued and that tolex won't be coming off again in a hurry* *This is a time consuming ballache of a job though but will put the problem to bed. Also, what is Alex's fascination with silver screws on black hardware? That's a handy tip, using masking tape like that. So obvious now that you mentioned it, but I would not have thought of it... Like I said, not very DIY minded, myself Thank you! I don't think I'll need it this time, but it's bound to come handy in the future for something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I’ve got this on my BF One10 as well. But I’ve been so busy using it I haven’t got around to fixing it yet. Lol. Alex sent a free repair kit and instructions, absolutely great customer service, I just need to knuckle down to sorting it out. Pete 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 08/07/2019 at 17:35, mcnach said: Well, Alex must have seen my comments here or on the other thread, found my email based on the serial number, and wrote to me. I didn't want to get glueing because it looks to me like it'll be complicated to remove the excess glue afterwards. However, he says their water-based glue (the one that does seem to work) can be wiped off with a cloth and warm water after the tolex is glued back together. It looks like you need to warm it up, paint it, press both parts together and wait till it cools down. I think I'll have a go. The description sounded like even someone like me (hate DIY) could manage it. Nice touch that Alex found me even if I had not tried to reach him. He’s a good guy I think. Seems to attract a band of haters on basschat when he posts but good to see that he keeps his eye on it here 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Given the grief that Alex got from (some) Basschatters when his initial cabs came with a rough hard-coated finish and not in 'proper' vinyl, I'm struggling to keep a straight face as I read all this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 While you're at it, McNach, have you tightened the handle and the feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 08/07/2019 at 19:20, Kirky said: I've used Copydex glue for tolex in my own builds and have never had a problem. Ah Copydex - is that still around?! Excellent - must get me some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I've been thinking about this too, as my One10 and Two10 have both reached the stage where they're really too bad to leave any longer. IMO even if you decide to tape the join, you're better off re-fixing the loose Tolex first. Instead of gluing, I'm considering using my staple gun across the join and then taping on top; or getting some thin/narrow but stiff black plastic strip and stapling through that. Might look a bit naff tho with the bright staples showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: I've been thinking about this too, as my One10 and Two10 have both reached the stage where they're really too bad to leave any longer. IMO even if you decide to tape the join, you're better off re-fixing the loose Tolex first. Instead of gluing, I'm considering using my staple gun across the join and then taping on top; or getting some thin/narrow but stiff black plastic strip and stapling through that. Might look a bit naff tho with the bright staples showing. Can you get black staples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Al Krow said: Can you get black staples? Don't believe so, as the hammer action of the gun would probably take the finish off - I'll Google it though 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, scrumpymike said: Don't believe so, as the hammer action of the gun would probably take the finish off - I'll Google it though 👍 These? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, scrumpymike said: Don't believe so, as the hammer action of the gun would probably take the finish off - I'll Google it though 👍 Only available in boxes of 20,000 apparently 😲 but I'll look some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, scrumpymike said: Only available in boxes of 20,000 apparently 😲 but I'll look some more. Split that over all Barefaced cab owners and we'll be good 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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