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70s Ludwig Shells Clear Coat Interior or Not?

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Hi Vintage Drum Forum Friends,

I have a question. I am in the process of restoring a set of early 70s Ludwig Mod Orange and am debating whether I should clear coat the interior of the shells especially the bass drum??? It is a maple shell with re-rings. I believe these were originally clear coated. The coating is pretty much worn off. My thought is to re-clear coat them, to help protect them and I think the shells look nicer. Your thoughts please.

Thank you,

Ronnie

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Ronnie

Posted on 5 years ago
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Can you post some pics?

My thought is if you do refinish the interiors it might effect the value of them and mod orange is hard one to find.


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 5 years ago
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Use wax.

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

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 5 years ago
#3
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Hi guys. Thank you for your thoughts and information. I never thought of the wax idea. Are you referring to Min Wax? I like that idea. I will definitely post pictures when I’m done.

Thank you

Ronnie

Posted on 5 years ago
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From ronnie gill

Hi guys. Thank you for your thoughts and information. I never thought of the wax idea. Are you referring to Min Wax? I like that idea. I will definitely post pictures when I’m done. Thank you Ronnie

I recommend Beeswax. Natural beeswax, it will go on wet, and dry as if you did nothing. Even after several coasts, which I also recommend, it will appear that you did nothing but if you throw water on it, it will bead and roll off. It lasts a long time in a drum.

Other waxes will grab the grain and stain or darken the wood. Beeswax contains no petroleum byproducts.

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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From OddBall

I recommend Beeswax. Natural beeswax, it will go on wet, and dry as if you did nothing. Even after several coasts, which I also recommend, it will appear that you did nothing but if you throw water on it, it will bead and roll off. It lasts a long time in a drum. Other waxes will grab the grain and stain or darken the wood. Beeswax contains no petroleum byproducts.

That's good to know.

Would you do this strictly to protect the shell, or does it also change the tone somewhat?

Posted on 5 years ago
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From JimmySticks

That's good to know.Would you do this strictly to protect the shell, or does it also change the tone somewhat?

It has zero effect on the shell.

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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While you have the heads off, it also makes sense to run a white candle along the bearing edges. It really helps with tuning. The head wont skip over, it will slide easy.

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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From OddBall

While you have the heads off, it also makes sense to run a white candle along the bearing edges. It really helps with tuning. The head wont skip over, it will slide easy.

Another great tip! :)

Posted on 5 years ago
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Butchers wax very good too

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Posted on 5 years ago
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