Kevin, that was an excellent link- thanks. I am hoping to find Meguires somewhere in Japan-otherwise I think I`ll have it shipped over. Sounds like a must have.
No problem, just remembered it (somehow ) and thought I would share it.
The search option is a wonderful thing sometimes! Yes Sir
Novus is the best. I use it on all of my restorations. For chrome, I never use foil (scratches, no matter what others say) only Blue Magic Metal Polish and old socks from my drawer. Maybe it's the stink of the socks that gets it shiny...
Before and after samples
BEFORE
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AFTER
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Yep... never aluminum foil, never steel wool...even the finest
Only Cape Cod Polishing Cloths and NeverDull for me, and I change cloths and wads frequently
wow that sounded kinda weird...
Basically any type of automotive wheel cleaner that says safe for clearcoats will be fine for drum lugs and stuff. The brand really is irrelevant as they all share some ingredients in their formulas. The stuff is like a green paste that you rub on, allow to haze then wipe off.
When I tore my old mans drums apart they had years of you name it accumulated on about every possible surface. The chrome had a couple layers of whatever too but luckily no rust or corrosion. I bought a cloth wheel for my bench grinder, a poloshing compound stick and let the grinder do all the work. Once they were decently shiny I used the same stuff I keep my truck's wheels poppin' with and the chrome parts on the drums all look like mirrors now. That is Eagle One chrome polish by the way, but again, ANY brand of automotive wheel cleaner will perform about the same IMO. I have used em all on my trucks and have never seen a noticeable difference so I usually buy the one on sale or with a rebate when I need to replace it. Also, a microfiber rag is what I use as well. You can get these at any car parts store too.
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I wouldn't worry to much about those lugs, they are not Ludwig. Maybe they are the Standards. Are all the ones on the bottom of the bass like the ones that are real bad?
Yep... never aluminum foil, never steel wool...even the finestOnly Cape Cod Polishing Cloths and NeverDull for me
I agree those work great, Cape Cod especially on nickel.
I just got some Novus plastic restorer and applied it to a Luddy BDP tom, and the difference is ridiculous!!!! I can't wait to give my Fibes the treatment.
I wouldn't worry to much about those lugs, they are not Ludwig. Maybe they are the Standards. Are all the ones on the bottom of the bass like the ones that are real bad?
Since the 4 lower most lugs on the bass drum bottom all match and they look like a rounded version of the standard lug I assumed it was supposed to be that way.
I just tried contacting Ludwig directly and the customer service guy confirmed what you said. Their not original. Glad I didn't bust my cajones scrubbing them yet. ROFL! I'm gonna order the right lugs next week maybe.
Large lugs are about $11 each, a pair of BD claws about $7 and the T rods are about $23 for a 4 pk.
The soaking in white vinegar removed all but the deepest rust and tarnish. I'll probably need to replace 4 T rods and 8 claws because they're not to my liking, but we'll see after a toothbrush scrubbing with a lemon juice/baking soda paste.
hello cycledude,
i just stumbled upon this section of the forum because i am looking to restore a smoke colored ludwig vistalite 14 x 6.5 concert snare drum. the snare throw off is set up like a supersensative, only the snares are held on individually. i will put pics up as soon as i get home today.
unfortunately, like most supersensative throw offs, a small plastic piece has snapped, and the snare is unusable. instead of finding a replacement for the broken piece (which will likely break again), i am looking to install a normal throw off system without cutting into the drum.
does anyone have any suggestions? you will probably know more when i post pics.
anyway, i'm daniel from dallas. nice to meet you all!
Those "rounded"lugs are Gretsch-why?No idea.BTW-smoke Vistalite is very cool!Don't throw out those hoops unless they are rotted or split,either.Replacements with the groove for the strip-never seen em.
Disastronaut:That plastic piece should easily be able to be reproduced by any competent machinist in aluminum for $30,give or take.No more breakage!Nothing sounds quite like a supersensitive.....
