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Cleaning / protecting duco finish?

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I just picked up a 1959 Ludwig Pioneer, and the duco finish is not in great shape, but I'd like to keep it as-is, and protect it from any further deterioration. I saw a note here about cleaning duco:

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=7760&highlight=cleaning+duco

...but there wasn't a lot of detail. Anyone have any further suggestions about, 1., cleaning the duco paint (and the few raw wood places where it has already chipped away), and 2., protecting it? Would a typical car cleaner/wax do the trick? Is there anything recommended as a wax or sealant for protection?

If anyone is interested, I'll post some pics.

Thanks.

Scott

Posted on 15 years ago
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]I'd like to see pics of your particular drum...it'd help garner some responses.[/COLOR]

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Posted on 15 years ago
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From Jaye

[COLOR="DarkRed"]I'd like to see pics of your particular drum...it'd help garner some responses.[/COLOR]

Of course. BTW, what looks like white where the paint is chipped off is actually bare wood.

I also included a pic of the strainer (with a broken lever, unfortunately) just because it seems to be slightly unusual - the 1960 Ludwig catalog shows this drum with a "Pioneer" strainer, but my drum which is date stamped late 1959has an old-style WFL P-83, which appears to be original.

Scott

Posted on 15 years ago
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]For old Duco, that drum is in pretty good shape actually...I can see why you wanna save it in its original finish.

OK, so the Q becomes what sort of treatment can you give the painted Duco finish to keep it from chipping and peeling any further...or at least somthing to retard the process ?

Good one....and...I dunno the answer:confused: But am hoping others here w/ more experience in applied finishes may have some theories....

BTW...if that strainer is original, it isn't too difficult to find a vintage P-83 replacement on eFlay....[/COLOR]

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