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'79 Supraphonic Restoration

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Before

[IMG]http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag103/jscialla628/0426131725a_zpsc3698a09.jpg[/IMG]

After

I got a good deal on a badly pitted 1979 Supraphonic, so I stripped the parts off, polished the chrome and had my dad work his magic at his auto body shop with the shell, painting it GM "Dark Spiral Grey".

Posted on 11 years ago
#1
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Wow! Looks brand new! Nice job and great drum!

James

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin
Posted on 11 years ago
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How did you "polish" the shell to get the pitting out? Really the pitting is just the chrome flaking off so did you take it down to the aluminum or brass to get the shell smooth for the auto paint?

KB

Posted on 11 years ago
#3
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Very nice...great job!

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 11 years ago
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From KB750

How did you "polish" the shell to get the pitting out? Really the pitting is just the chrome flaking off so did you take it down to the aluminum or brass to get the shell smooth for the auto paint? KB

Sanded it down to pretty much bare and used an etching/building primer to even things out, then wet sanded that. All things considering, because it was done correctly there really isn't that much build up of material on the shell.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Unbelievable difference. Awesome work.

1960-61 ludwig sky blue pearl 22/16/12
1967 ludwig acrolite snare
1972 ludwig vistalite clear 22/14/13/14 matching snare
1970's MIJ tempro pro snare
Posted on 11 years ago
#6
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I agree... excellent save!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
#7
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Nice job! Love those supras!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 11 years ago
#8
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Looks great. Yes, don't kill us with the in between details. I have one I would like to do the same as yours.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Looks great! Did the sound change at all?

"Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail". John Wooden

Blaemire / Jenkins-Martin drums.

http://www.jenkinsmartindrums.com/
Posted on 11 years ago
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