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Leedy and Ludwig snare cleanup?

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I recently purchased this snare. Its in great shape overall but Im thinking of cleaning up all of the hardware and the shell. Apparently it was owned by a heavy smoker. It does show some build up or maybe just aged hardware. Its hard for me to tell whether the wrap has any effect. I did use a magic eraser on part of the hoop and that seemed to take some of the build up off as seen in the pic. What would you suggest for cleaning the hardware and shell? Should I just leave it as is?

Thanks for your advice.

JB

Posted on 5 years ago
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From Multijd

I recently purchased this snare. Its in great shape overall but Im thinking of cleaning up all of the hardware and the shell. Apparently it was owned by a heavy smoker. It does show some build up or maybe just aged hardware. Its hard for me to tell whether the wrap has any effect. I did use a magic eraser on part of the hoop and that seemed to take some of the build up off as seen in the pic. What would you suggest for cleaning the hardware and shell? Should I just leave it as is?Thanks for your advice.JB

That looks to be Nickle not Chrome so don't treat it the same. Use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water after a mild dish soap or laundry soap clean. NEVER SOAK IN THE VINEGAR SOLUTION...EVER.

Windex also does well on Nickle. 50/50, not straight vinegar.

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 5 years ago
#2
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Cape Cod cloths work great for polishing nickel...Novus for the wrap...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 5 years ago
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From grantro

Cape Cod cloths work great for polishing nickel...Novus for the wrap...Cheers

Fully agree, I use the same methodology !

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 5 years ago
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Yes final polishing with micro cloths will give it a great shine. Do that too.

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

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