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What do I use on the inside of the drum and how do I remove paint from the wrap?

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I picked up a 1969 Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl Bass drum with a lot of potential that has a few issues.

The previous owner painted the interior white and the exterior has paint splatter on it.

I have started to strip off the interior paint using an antique furniture paint remover that should not destroy the wood which is working very well however I need to know what I should use once I am done ? Not sure of it should be a clear matte finish, semi gloss spray, or something else. Do I need to stain it to bring it back to original color and if so,what should I use?

Next question... How the heck do I get the paint splatter off the wrap without ruining it? Other than the paint it's in excellent condition. I dont want to scratch the wrap using a flat blade razor. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 7 years ago
#1
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Try scratching the paint off the wrap with your fingernail. I've never put anything on the interiors of my drums, but I've heard of people using tung oil and the like to protect the interiors of their drums.

Good luck!

Lynn

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 7 years ago
#2
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Take a look a the thread in this forum called MIJ Luan. It talks about bees wax.

Posted on 7 years ago
#3
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Mike I took every bit of the paint off these silver sparkle Slingerlands

with this stuff here

the drums were completely painted over in purple paint

the paint came off easy and the stuff did no harm to the wrap at all

The bottle says it works on all types of paint

I got mine in the paint section at Home Depot

SPRAY PAINT GRAFFITI REMOVER

22oz_Graffiti_Remover-250

Spray Paint Remover

Mötsenböcker’s LIFT OFF ® Spray Paint Graffiti Remover effectively removes all types of oil based paints, varnishes, lacquers and spray paints.

Safely Removes:

Oil–Based Paints • Varnishes • Lacquers • Spray Paints • Old & Fresh Paint • Acrylics • Primers • Enamels • Sealers • Aerosol Paint • Acrylic Enamels • Semi–Gloss • High–Gloss & More!

Works On:

Hard or Porous Surfaces • Stucco • Concrete • Vehicles • Brick • Metal • Plastic • Street Signs • Utility Boxes • Tile • Vinyl • Plexiglass® • Aluminum • Stainless Steel • Fiberglass • Split Rock • Formica®

Environmentally Friendly:

Water-Based • Biodegradable Formula • Low VOC

Posted on 7 years ago
#4
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Shouldn`t the interior of a 69 Ludwig be white ?

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
#5
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Thanks Kenwood,

The stuff worked like a champ. Tried the fingernail approach didn't work as they were really stuck on. The good news is that the chipped fingernails will grow back in a few weeks.

OddBall,

Reached out to Mike Layton: "In later part of '68, Ludwig transitioned from the white resacote interiors to clear maple interiors"

The paint on the interior was definitely a hack job and not factory paint. There was no paint under the washers, etc. "Circa 1850" furniture stripper took the paint right off without seeping into the wood. Used 220 grit then progressed to 1000 grit to get it ready for a light maple stain. I will take Creighton's advice and use Howard Feed "N" Wax to get some sheen to the finish and to protect the interior.

Will post other pics as I progress

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 7 years ago
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Posts: 1132 Threads: 43

From CTMichaelV

Thanks Kenwood, The stuff worked like a champ. Tried the fingernail approach didn't work as they were really stuck on. The good news is that the chipped fingernails will grow back in a few weeks.

Ha! Sorry about that! I've chipped a few myself, and rubbed them down to the quick a few times. I'm usually able to remove crud/paint/whatever with my fingernails safer than with plastic tools. I'm glad you're making good progress.

Lynn

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 7 years ago
#7
Posts: 6524 Threads: 37

From CTMichaelV

Thanks Kenwood, The stuff worked like a champ. Tried the fingernail approach didn't work as they were really stuck on. The good news is that the chipped fingernails will grow back in a few weeks.OddBall, Reached out to Mike Layton: "In later part of '68, Ludwig transitioned from the white resacote interiors to clear maple interiors"The paint on the interior was definitely a hack job and not factory paint. There was no paint under the washers, etc. "Circa 1850" furniture stripper took the paint right off without seeping into the wood. Used 220 grit then progressed to 1000 grit to get it ready for a light maple stain. I will take Creighton's advice and use Howard Feed "N" Wax to get some sheen to the finish and to protect the interior.Will post other pics as I progress

I can see that now. I`m a SONOR guy.

I use Natural beeswax, it goes on with the wet look but dries as if it was never done. Some finishes darken the wood. Light wood gets dark and dark wood gets lighter when you sheen finish them.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 7 years ago
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