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Re-gluing loose wrap - glass sparkle

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One of the seams is lifted on a Slingerland bass drum project that I'm working on.

[IMG]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu188/mschmitz57/Red%20Slingerlands/2a4c6fef-12a3-459e-8b29-61378c7f4b8f_zps4e3aa849.jpg[/IMG]

It's the overlaped seam down under one of the spurs and it's loose about 50% along the seam, and maybe 2-3 inches upwards.. The loose wrap is slightly curled and rigid but it's still pretty flat. I'll add some better pictures tonight. I'm planning on regluing it with 3M contact adhesive.

My first priority is carefully cleaning the lumpy old hard contact cement without damaging the old wrap. What is a safe solvent to use for this? Mineral spirits? Goof-Off?

Does anyone have an old regluing thread handy they can point me to?

Thanks,

Mark

Posted on 9 years ago
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Mark - It's an easy repair, not to worry.

You'll need:

2 - clamps

1 - piece of wood long enough to run the length of the seam

2 - a good, stiff toothbrush

1 - Blue painters tape (or similar product)

Tape off both side of the seam with strips of painters tape. This will prevent any glue squeeze out from damaging the wrap.

Use the toothbrush to scrub out as much residue as you can. Apply the glue and allow to go 'tack-dry' before clamping it down. Place the length of wood over the seam and clamp down on both ends. Allow a full 24 hours for the glue to cure/dry before removing the clamps. Remove the tape, clean and polish the shell and you're good to go for another 100,000 miles.

This one had two seams, but you get the idea from the photo I hope.

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/bw1.jpg[/IMG]

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 9 years ago
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John.

Not to worry. If using the 3M water based cement, a little spillage on the wrap won't hurt,

It's not a lacquer base glue, so it won't eat away anything. If there is a little spillage, just take your thumb or finger and roll it up. Kind of like a booger in between your fingers.:DLoLoLoLo

Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 9 years ago
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Pops - :D

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-jlQS-Wuc0"]Caddyshack - The Smails Kid - YouTube[/ame]

John LOL

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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Laughing H

Oh Man, I totally forgot about the scene.

Thanks :D

I think.

Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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From PopsOldSkins

Laughing HOh Man, I totally forgot about the scene.Thanks :DI think.

Funny, it was the first thing I thought of when I read your post. I went right over to You Tube and found it. It was 'apropo' as they say... :D

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 9 years ago
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Sorry mr. mark for the interruption.

Back to our regularly scheduled glue lesson.Cool Dude

Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 9 years ago
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