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Never cleaned a drum set before

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I use "Gel Gloss" to polish/shine my wrapped shells.

Posted on 12 years ago
#21
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Wow so many things to try. Thanks again.

Posted on 12 years ago
#22
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http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=26940

I just finished up my restoration so you can see how it worked for me in the above link. The stuff I am reading is all pretty much the same. I read around here for months and learned a lot from all of the posters here.

My advice?

1. READ READ READ

2. Come up with a plan (I made a workflow)

3. Get the necessary supplies. Some stuff works the same (polishes, wax, etc..) but GET NOVUS 2, that is a given!!!

4. Post it here and take pictures and ASK QUESTIONS!!!

Feel free to PM me any stupid questions if you feel silly asking them in the post!

Can't wait to see pictures!

-Mike

Mini Bio:
  • Current Teacher of MS Music Appreciation/Technology
  • Former HS Band Director & Percussion Director
  • Vic Firth Education Team Member
  • Temple University: BA Music Education
My Drums:
  • Mid/Late 70’s Slingerland Modern Solo Outfit #2R WMP (12"/13"/16"/22")
  • 1978-79 Slingerland COB Sound King with Rapid Strainer (factory order-no extra holes) 14x5
  • 2011 Alesis DM-10 E-Kit (Modified 7 Piece, 5 Cymbal Triggers)
  • 1990's Pearl Marching Snare 14"
Posted on 12 years ago
#23
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I have a huge shopping list ahead yeah I'm gonna read this forum a lot I just want the drums to look good I don't want to screw them up I won't rewrap these I promise

Posted on 12 years ago
#24
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Stu what color is the wrap on your drums?

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#25
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From FFR428

Stu what color is the wrap on your drums?

Looks like sky blue pearl

Posted on 12 years ago
#26
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Backbeatkeeper mentioned having a very clean towel to hold your shell or part with. My local music store was dumping band gloves really cheap in the off-season, so I picked up a few pair for drum cleaning purposes. They keep you from touching your items with a bare hand and they're soft cotton. I would recommend getting the white ones because it's easier to tell when they're getting dirty than the black ones. I'm going back to get some white ones in the next day or so for that reason.

By the way, how is your project coming along, Stu?

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

Psalm 150:5
1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
1923 Ludwig 5x14 NOB
Posted on 12 years ago
#27
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From stu_p

Looks like sky blue pearl

Nice! Sounds like the same color as mine. They were called sky blue pearl but think that's the Ludwig version. Looking at the Slingerland catalog scans I saw a light blue pearl which seemed to be the same. Anyway it's a nice color whatever it's called. LOL

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
#28
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Need a week with nothing to do an weekend w/o hunny doo lists! Ain't done squat just getting the shopping list together did find a Zildjian ride for $85 sounds grate.

Posted on 12 years ago
#29
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You'll get there. I did a little at a time, one drum at a time. Spent a couple hours a day on them as I could.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 12 years ago
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