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Hello to fellow drum enthusiasts! I'm new here and this is my first post and from what I have seen, this is a great site!

My questions have to do with a Ludwig Supra that I will take possession of next week. It was made in 1968, Ludalloy shell, P-83 strainer with a round knob muffler. The shell has some minor pitting from what I can see in the photos on Ebay, where I got this drum. The seller made no bones about it having some pitting which is to be expected on this old a drum.

When I get it, I will disassemble the drum completely and clean everything up.

So I ask you Supra owners, is there any type of wax or something similar that I could apply to the chrome finish after cleaning to slow down the pitting and chipping of the chrome layer?

Look forward to learning a lot on here!

Posted on 14 years ago
#1
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I used flitz on all of my supras....with good results of coarse.


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-1962 SBP Super Classic w/ Matching COB Supra

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Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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Hi Ddrumman,

I asked the same question a while back about my Supra, and it was suggested that a good guitar wax would leave a protective coating after polishing. Nobody ever posted after the suggestion was made to back it up, so I never tried it.

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
#3
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Well....back to flitz...I think pictures speak for many words so look below.:)

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Recent Purchases
-1961 SBP Pioneer Snare Drum
-1962 SBP Super Classic w/ Matching COB Supra

Working On
-1963 Red Sparkle Hollywood w/ matching Super Classic Snare

Recently Completed
-1964 WMP Super Classic
Posted on 14 years ago
#4
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Dude! That Fitz stuff clones drums?! That's totally awsome.

I've recently silently monitered the threads pertaining to polishing chrome and removing rust. I've got a set of snare hardware that needs a deeeeeep cleaning due to rust and grime. I've heard a lot about the Fitz for finishing up the chrome. Sounds good.

How does it do on nickel?

Posted on 14 years ago
#5
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From drumbum3131

Well....back to flitz...I think pictures speak for many words so look below.:)

WOW What a difference that Flitz made, will have to try some, thanks

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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Not to one up you bum, I've used Flitz, and found Blue Magic works and is cheaper and easier to find.

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[IMG]http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/backbeatkeeper/dyna-after2.jpg[/IMG]

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 14 years ago
#7
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Does anyone care to address the Post polishing question posed by Ddrumman?

I'm still curious about preventative measures for the pitting/flaking issues.

Kevin
Posted on 14 years ago
#8
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Thanks for all the replies!

I'm not worried so much about cleaning and as for polish, I may try the spray stuff that Honda sells as it does a wonderful job on motorcycles and did a great job on my 20 year old Zildjian medium ride cymbal.

I just want something that will slow or prevent more flaking of the chrome finish.

There may not be anything.

Thanks again!

Posted on 14 years ago
#9
Posts: 1064 Threads: 152

I don't think there is anything...as, for stopping it......don't get moisture on it after cleaning and it should stay the way it was after cleaning.


Recent Purchases
-1961 SBP Pioneer Snare Drum
-1962 SBP Super Classic w/ Matching COB Supra

Working On
-1963 Red Sparkle Hollywood w/ matching Super Classic Snare

Recently Completed
-1964 WMP Super Classic
Posted on 14 years ago
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