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Method to repair small splits in bass drum wrap?

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I just got an all original 1940s Radio King set that was in excellent shape, but unfortunately the bass drum wrap got damaged in transit. There are two small splits in the wrap and one split on the rim. I have included photos below.

What would be the best method to repair this? Or should I just leave it alone? I'm planning on using this drum on a tour and I want to make sure I don't have any further damage.

Thanks!

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Seam filler! Quick and easy, it comes in white. Apply with a clean putty knife then wipe off excess with solvent and clean cloth. You'll never see the splits and the seam filler will stop further spreading for now. I got excellent results using this method on a black galaxy wrap floor tom. It came out great. Best of luck with your repair... see this thread:

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=42576

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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Thanks for the tip John!

Posted on 10 years ago
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VDF = Ask a question, get an answer! :D

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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

would this method also work on something like this?It´s such a cool FT very clean, but a huge crack around halfway around! Look at the pic maybe you can tell me more? Or do i have to rewrap that FT?

Posted on 10 years ago
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From ChristianB

HY Purdiewould this method also work on something like this?It´s such a cool FT very clean, but a huge crack around halfway around! Look at the pic maybe you can tell me more? Or do i have to rewrap that FT?

It's certainly worth a try! I used a counter-top seam filler called: Kampel Seam-fil, it comes in many colors:

http://www.kampelent.com/seamfilcolor.html

Before resorting to stripping the drum, I'd try the seam filler. Order the solvent (for clean-up afterwards) at the same time you order the seam filler. The only rule with seam fillers is: the thinner the crack, the easier it is to hide it, the wider the crack, the harder it will be to make it disappear visually. Good luck, if you try it, please let us know how it came out.

Joseph - For your white marine pearl, I'd use the Almond 941 filler! Good match to the yellowed WMP!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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

Thank you John:-) i am going to try that! Thanks for the link!

I will post some pics of the result!

regards

Posted on 10 years ago
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Hello guys!

Didn't know about this seam fillers 'cause fortunately mu drum set is still intact :-)

Thank you, good to know that I may use it to repair small splits.

Posted on 10 years ago
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