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1966 Sky Blue Pearl Ludwig project

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I've been extremely happy with the results when using Meguiars ColorX.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Same as Mike & Gerry, my 62' SBP floor tom has the 17" legs. I used Maguires on my wrap and the drums look like new. Try it on your shells.[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/angles.jpg[/IMG]John

WOW! Thanks for the link, John! That stuff looks great! I've been using paste floor wax, but I'm going to find some of this stuff.

Craig

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Posted on 10 years ago
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John - would the Meguires be the final step after using Novus 2?

1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 10 years ago
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From DionneDrummer

John - would the Meguires be the final step after using Novus 2?

The NOVUS system is basically the same thing as the Meguires treatment. If you already have NOVUS go with that. If the scratches are deep in some places, I'd start with NOVUS 3 and work my way down to 1.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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Attached are some pics of the 12.

The first shows the worst scratches on the wrap.

The second shows something that looks like tape residue.

The last shows the badge that's either lifted or someone attempted to remove. (You can't see it in the pic but below the badge is a black gouge which I think is a cigarette burn.)

I believe that this is the worst of all the drums (regarding scratches) but I will need to check them.

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1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 10 years ago
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goo gone works nicely on the tape residue.

mike

Posted on 10 years ago
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I tried lighter fluid on something the other day that both Goof Off and Goo Gone wouldn't work on...the lighter fluid did!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 10 years ago
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From blairndrums

I tried lighter fluid on something the other day that both Goof Off and Goo Gone wouldn't work on...the lighter fluid did!

... and if it's hard to see what you're doing, just light a match! DOH

Actually I can see why lighter fluid would work! That stuff is a solvent like nail polish remover, it'll dissolve anything.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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Ok, I own Novus but haven't used it yet. I assume that you would use #3 on the entire drum even though the deep scratches are only in one "panel". Correct?

1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 10 years ago
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From DionneDrummer

Ok, I own Novus but haven't used it yet. I assume that you would use #3 on the entire drum even though the deep scratches are only in one "panel". Correct?

Yes! Do each drum shell completely from top to bottom using NOVUS 3 first, then #2, and finally the polish, #1. Use soft cotton rags to rub it in and use some elbow grease! You'll be happy with the results.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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