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First restoration...a family heirloom...60's Ludwigs

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From jaghog

congrats looks like a holly wood to me with a add on nice, a lot of work will make it wright just start 1 drum at a time take it all apart and clean and re assemble good luck cant wait to see after done heres mineafter u clean it try the butcher block paste wax on inside of drum it will restore smell and protect it comes in satin or gloss

Hollywood set huh? Pretty neat...at least I'll know what to look for when I'm doing research...another gentleman had the same thoughts...the 24" bass drum possibly being an add-on or the like...

I'll check out that butcher block paste wax...sounds good.

I've decided to do them in pairs...I already have the 12" & 13" toms disassembled...I'm now working on (or at least will be when I get home from work) polishing up the hardware and getting my bearings on what I can do with the yellowed wrap...I'm leaning towards very very light wet sanding with 2000 grit paper followed by turtle wax polishing compound...but I'm still doing searches for more info :)

Thank you!

'79 Slingerland "Blues Time" Maple 670T - 12,13,14,15,18,24
'68 Ludwig Silver Sparkle - 12,13,16,22,24
'79 Ludwig Vistalites clear - 12,13,16,22
Snares: '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14, Ludwig 5 x 14 Black Beauty (modern), '70's Slingerland Buddy Rich TDR COB 6.5x14, DW 10/6 Maple 4x14, Pearl '70's COB 5x14, Slingerland 50's blue duco 6.5x14 & 5x14, Pork Pie "Little Squealer", Pearl Masters MCX maple 6.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
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do ya need to get rid of the patina on the wrap?

Personally I love it as it makes them warmer to look at.

Be gentle if you start sanding on em!

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Shawn M

do ya need to get rid of the patina on the wrap? Personally I love it as it makes them warmer to look at.Be gentle if you start sanding on em!

You know...I was kind of thinking the same thing - one drum in particular is more heavily yellowed than the rest it seems...I may start there and see what comes up...If with very cautious work I get any bad vibes I may just leave it as it is - the wrap is complete and nice and tight. I'd rather have it yellowed and "aged" than ruined or damaged for sure...

Thanks again for the input...your help is so much appreciated.

'79 Slingerland "Blues Time" Maple 670T - 12,13,14,15,18,24
'68 Ludwig Silver Sparkle - 12,13,16,22,24
'79 Ludwig Vistalites clear - 12,13,16,22
Snares: '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14, Ludwig 5 x 14 Black Beauty (modern), '70's Slingerland Buddy Rich TDR COB 6.5x14, DW 10/6 Maple 4x14, Pearl '70's COB 5x14, Slingerland 50's blue duco 6.5x14 & 5x14, Pork Pie "Little Squealer", Pearl Masters MCX maple 6.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
#13
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I would start with one of the Novus products,#2 would be cool. See how it looks after that.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From lucky

I would start with one of the Novus products,#2 would be cool. See how it looks after that.

Not a bad idea...maybe something like that would get the kit to an acceptable level and I wouldn't even need to get to any wet sanding...I heard Meguiars...if that's the right spelling...offers similar products. I live in a small village...but luckily there are 2 auto parts stores...I'll see if I can get my hands on one or the other to try before I risk using any sandpaper...

Thanks for the advice!

'79 Slingerland "Blues Time" Maple 670T - 12,13,14,15,18,24
'68 Ludwig Silver Sparkle - 12,13,16,22,24
'79 Ludwig Vistalites clear - 12,13,16,22
Snares: '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14, Ludwig 5 x 14 Black Beauty (modern), '70's Slingerland Buddy Rich TDR COB 6.5x14, DW 10/6 Maple 4x14, Pearl '70's COB 5x14, Slingerland 50's blue duco 6.5x14 & 5x14, Pork Pie "Little Squealer", Pearl Masters MCX maple 6.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
#15
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+1 on the novus 1,2,or 3.NO..NO STEEL WOOL.Mothers or Fitz or a good quality chrome polish will do wonders after you clean most of the crud off.Use Dawn.....yes Dawn dish soap to clean your chrome and hardware in.Soak the smaller parts for 24 hours,rinse completely,and then polish.Use a crumpled up piece of alumnium foil and a heavy nylon brush to clean threads,and on stubborn rust.Go slow and yor patients will be rewarded.

Steve B

Posted on 13 years ago
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From tamadrm

+1 on the novus 1,2,or 3.NO..NO STEEL WOOL.Mothers or Fitz or a good quality chrome polish will do wonders after you clean most of the crud off.Use Dawn.....yes Dawn dish soap to clean your chrome and hardware in.Soak the smaller parts for 24 hours,rinse completely,and then polish.Use a crumpled up piece of alumnium foil and a heavy nylon brush to clean threads,and on stubborn rust.Go slow and yor patients will be rewarded.Steve B

Thanks...I'll do a check for that Novus stuff first...

Thanks for the other info!!!

Russell

'79 Slingerland "Blues Time" Maple 670T - 12,13,14,15,18,24
'68 Ludwig Silver Sparkle - 12,13,16,22,24
'79 Ludwig Vistalites clear - 12,13,16,22
Snares: '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14, Ludwig 5 x 14 Black Beauty (modern), '70's Slingerland Buddy Rich TDR COB 6.5x14, DW 10/6 Maple 4x14, Pearl '70's COB 5x14, Slingerland 50's blue duco 6.5x14 & 5x14, Pork Pie "Little Squealer", Pearl Masters MCX maple 6.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
#17
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Also,get Evapo-Rust from Auto Zone.......

dip t-rods ,other small metal parts,.......1/2 - 1hr later..........much better!

Don't let them set too long though!

Gives them a grey tint then!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 13 years ago
#18
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I just restored a 60's Slingerland that was silver sparkle turned gold or ginger ale as they say. I cleaned mine up with Blue Magic and it got all the junk off and they still have that aged look to them. These will be awesome when they are complete! You're in the right place for good info! Lots of knowledgable people here that have been doing this stuff a long time!

Posted on 13 years ago
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From ec_curtis

I just restored a 60's Slingerland that was silver sparkle turned gold or ginger ale as they say. I cleaned mine up with Blue Magic and it got all the junk off and they still have that aged look to them. These will be awesome when they are complete! You're in the right place for good info! Lots of knowledgable people here that have been doing this stuff a long time!

Amen to that...I can't believe the amazing help I've gotten already.

I just tried the plastic polish, the 2000 grit wet sandpaper, and even some auto compound...did nothing...I'll have to live with the fade...it doesn't look too bad though when cleaned up...I have a few pics of how far I've gotten...

The tom is the 12"...it was the dirtiest in the pics...the lugs are from the 13"

'79 Slingerland "Blues Time" Maple 670T - 12,13,14,15,18,24
'68 Ludwig Silver Sparkle - 12,13,16,22,24
'79 Ludwig Vistalites clear - 12,13,16,22
Snares: '68 Ludwig Supraphonic 5x14, Ludwig 5 x 14 Black Beauty (modern), '70's Slingerland Buddy Rich TDR COB 6.5x14, DW 10/6 Maple 4x14, Pearl '70's COB 5x14, Slingerland 50's blue duco 6.5x14 & 5x14, Pork Pie "Little Squealer", Pearl Masters MCX maple 6.5x14
Posted on 13 years ago
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