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Post Subject: Removing Old DopePosted by Paul S on: 5/30/2022
Jarek, I don't know your iteration of Tannoy Red specifically, but if the surround is a pleated continuation of the paper cone then you can't be too careful. It often happens that the paper under the coating is no longer very strong, and it can sustain irreparable damage if you need to scrape it to get the softened dope off. You might try artist's pallette knives if you need to scrape. They come in many shapes and sizes, with varying stiffness. Artist brushes are useful for applying the acetone, or whatever solvent you will be using. Start small, to get a feel for how the solvent affects the paper. Some of the old paper barely reacts to the solvent, and some of it soaks up a shocking amount. And some paper gets soft from the solvent. Obviously, you want to get the old dope off without scraping 1/2 way through the paper. And you may well find you have to be especially careful on the creases!
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