Restoring old Pearl Exports with Krylon Glitter Blast

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That looks good.

Posted on 11 years ago

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thornbeck

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Awesome job! I'm amazed at how successful everyone has been with the Glitter Blast. The added clear coats will really help protect the finish. Your friend is one lucky dude.

I think it's time to find an old beat up import kit and give it a try.

-Tim

Posted on 11 years ago

#12

deevideo

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I have a *** kit 1977 Westbury.thinking about doing a glitter job on..any thoughts.

Posted on 11 years ago

#13

jccabinets

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I have a *** kit 1977 Westbury.thinking about doing a glitter job on..any thoughts.

Ya read this thread again then do it! lol

Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 11 years ago

#14

rillow64

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Heck of a job on that kit, that finish looks great. Cool1

Cam

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Posted on 11 years ago

#15

Puremusic

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I know this is a old thread but do you remember how many cans of glitter blast you used?

Currently my first set ever 1983 Pearl Export original owner. 2008 Grestch Catalina Maple, and a 1970 Star kit. Many snares including a big R Dynasonic.
Previous Rogers Holiday 12, 16, 20 and powertone snare.
Premier apk and Premier Cabria kits.

Posted on 11 years ago

#16

tnsquint

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That is a great tip on warming the cans. I experimented on a snare drum with Glitter Blast and had the "goopy" issue. I just assumed I was going too fast.

I have no idea how many coats of clear you would have to use to smooth the finish. I used six coats and barely noticed a difference in the texture so I have up.

The Export kit looks great and a fantastic thing to do for your friend.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"

Posted on 11 years ago

#17

deansdrums59

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Ended up putting on about 10-14 coats of glitter blast, then 6 coats of Krylon clear coat. I didn't go to the length of sanding the clear coat and buffing to make the surface smooth, I simply left it as is and its slightly bumpy but I don't mind it at all and the glitter still comes through very well. Next up was reassembly, lots of fun if you're self loathing. Took a while but as you can see they look pretty sharp now at least to my eyes. The last pic is me waiting in the dark at my buddy's place waiting to surprise him with his new drum kit! I worked covertly with a friend and his wife to get him out of the house then snuck in and set them up. He was dumbfounded when he saw them to say the least. I had a lot of fun refinishing these and look forward to many jams at his place on these beauts! Thanks for reading.[IMG]http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q756/kmantis17/IMG_0788_zps83b5153b.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q756/kmantis17/IMG_0798_zps5f8bb6ef.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q756/kmantis17/IMG_0799_zps12a74bbc.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q756/kmantis17/IMG_0800_zps004d039d.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q756/kmantis17/IMG_0550_zpsc4911918.jpg[/IMG]

Beautiful work! What a great gesture of friendship to your bud. Thanks for the great ideas. Mind Blowi

Posted on 11 years ago

#18

MutantMozart

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Very Nice work, about how many cans of glitter blast did you have to go through to finish the whole job? And how many cans of clear coat?

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Posted on 11 years ago

#19

Puremusic