I'm trying to restore my 1966 slingerland WMP snare drum, and I finally found that I can remove the "yellowish" tarnish on WMP finish and the result is fantastic.
1. Using 600/800 grid wet sanding
2. Using 1500 grid wet fine sanding
3. Turtle Rubbing Compound
4. Finish up with SimiChrome metal polish to get shiny look
D' Drummer
Yeah. This was discussed a few years back. There was another user who put together a system of methodology for accomplishing the same. His also involved sanding and some chemical treatment. The issue is that it is actually destroying the original layers. A pseudo-layer can be built upon the damage if it's done well, but the fact remains that the original finish is damaged.
I commend you for your stick-to-it-iveness. You seem to have accomplished your goal of whitening your snare. But, it is damaged and that's not necessarily a good thing to all drum enthusiasts. Regardless of how others might feel, it looks whiter. :)
The pattern looks rubbed out in the photo. It's a vintage drum. It should look vintage. :2Cents:
Yeah. This was discussed a few years back. There was another user who put together a system of methodology for accomplishing the same. His also involved sanding and some chemical treatment. The issue is that it is actually destroying the original layers. A pseudo-layer can be built upon the damage if it's done well, but the fact remains that the original finish is damaged. I commend you for your stick-to-it-iveness. You seem to have accomplished your goal of whitening your snare. But, it is damaged and that's not necessarily a good thing to all drum enthusiasts. Regardless of how others might feel, it looks whiter. :)
Thanks for the advise, many drummer they do re-wrap their vintage drum I would rather not to do it. I used evaporust & CLR rust remover and some metal polish to get the hardware looks new, also need some input how to polish the worn badge ? I appreciate your help Help2
While I strongly, strongly support Jazzdrummer's right to do as he pleases with his property, I cannot imagine ever trying to polish the character out of my "White" Tiger Pearl Slingerlands.
When I was cleaning the rack tom in the attached photo, I thought it was interesting how the "ambering" even seeped under the lugs. It's not just dirt that makes a formerly white drum "not white" - it's history.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63320705@N04/5760018955/in/photostream
Here is the result I took 2 pictures : With flash (left) & w/o flash (right).
What do you guys think ? This restoration took only 2 days. I'm still learning how to restore the badge, any idea ? maybe using some gold car paint pen :)
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I have grown to love my buttery faded wmp Slingerlands and would not take on such a project, but those look pretty darn good!
