I am going to try using Sparkel Vinyl from Mendel's on a project kit that fits a similar circumstance. That is, of course, if I ever have time to finish them! http://www.mendels.com/fabrics12.shtmlThis is the vinyl that would be used for retro bar stools, tuck and roll applications like Kustom or Plush amps, that sort of thing. They will send you samples for free and the ones I received looked really good. It is more subtle than the type of "flash" you would get from a glass glitter as the flakes are very small, but it looks good. There is a thread over on the Pearl Forum about a guy using it to restore a Pear Export kit. He has LOTS of suggestions about dealing with it. I certainly would not consider this for a quality kit, but in situations where spending $200+ on wrap is not justifiable, you should give this a shot. I did some calculations at one point and I seem to recall a standard 4 piece kit would cost around $45 in this material. One thing is for sure; you would not have the double seams on drums over 18".Good luck!
Hey Scott, I may have to give this stuff a go!
However, I've still got plenty of that PSA wood veneer that I got from a cabinet shop last spring, and that stuff will cover just about anything (here's a link for more info: http://www.oakwoodveneer.com/tips/psa.html. Although this is NOT where I got mine -- I paid 10 bucks for about 25 2x8 rolls -- it gives you a good idea of what I'm talking about).
I've never used the stuff this thread is about. However, I did get several samples and have seen some drums with it installed and I decided quick that it wasn't anything I wanted to use...
Bill