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Suggestions on finishing Natural Wood.

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I recently received a Leedy Utility snare that had a thin coat of water based paint on top. So I stripped the drum down using Citristrip to get back to the wood finish. Only problem is that it took off some of the original finish as well. So now I want to just get back to the completely bare wood and finish it as close to original as possible. What type of coating should I apply and how should I apply it ?

Picture A=Before Shot

Picture B=After Strip

Picture C-A random internet shot of a similar drum with a finish I am guessing mine was close to at one time.

Thanks,

Derek

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
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I've gotten some GREAT results with this product: http://www.howardproducts.com/restora.htm

Good luck with your project!

Gary D.

Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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Wow !!!!That looks too good to be true. So I would not have to get rid of the part of the drum that still has the little bit of original finish on it ? If so sign me up. Oh and would you put on a protective coat afterwards ?

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
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From skapunk_edge

Wow !!!!That looks too good to be true. So I would not have to get rid of the part of the drum that still has the little bit of original finish on it ? If so sign me up. Oh and would you put on a protective coat afterwards ?

This is what I used AFTER applying the Restor-A-Finish: http://www.howardproducts.com/feednwax.htm

Please keep in mind that just because this worked well for me it might not be the best method and/or product to use for your purpose. I'd wait to hear from some of the "experts" out there before actually getting started. They might even be able to weigh in on the "good and bad" of these particular products.

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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will do. Certainly reads like it would be good for what I am doing. I'll see what other suggestions come down the pipe also.

Thanks,

D

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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It's tough when someone molests a clear-finished drum. I ended up having to use Tru Oil on a Slingerland, as there was 5 freakin' bazillion coats of house paint on that drum!!!! It took me a WEEK to remove that gooey paint, and I couldn't save the original finish.

I wish you luck.

Yeah- I'm THAT guy!!!

Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
#6
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I've gotten great results with the Sam Maloof oil from Rockler. You wet-sand it into the shell starting with 320 grit then after drying repeat the process using finer grits.

Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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This only had one really light coat of water-based paint. So it literally flew off as I was brushing the Citristrip on. Thought I did a miracle rescue until I looked closer and realized over half the original wood finish was gone. If you look closely at the left half of my second picture you can see the nicer wood finished section. I'll check into the Sam Maloof Oil as well. Any other suggestions out there ? Can't I just sand the rest of the wood finish off and put a couple coats of something on it that will bring out the wood and protect it ?

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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You can use an oil based polyurethane, it will protect it and give the mahogany a rich hue.

Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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Any suggested brands on the oil based polyurethane and how many coats ?

1954 Gretsch Name Band Outfit White Marine Pearl
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Kit Champagne Sparkle
1964 Ludwig Jazz Combo Kit Gold Sparkle
1964 Gretsch Jazz Progressive Jazz Progressive Kit
1965 Ludwig Club Date Kit BDP
1971 Slingerland 13,16,22 in Black Sparkle
1979 Rogers XP-8 Super Londoner Tobacco Sunburst
1982 Rogers XP-8 Black Londoner
Numerous Snare Drums
Posted on 13 years ago
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