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Sanding Radio King BDP

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I feel like the jury is still out on wet sanding the green out of BDP. What would you guys do with this?

I searched for 4 years to find an affordable 16x16 and don't want to mess it up. It's a rather valuable drum that's pretty greened/browned out. It doesn't bother me that much, but if it's able to be brought back to match the other 2 drums, I'm willing to give it a shot.

Let me know what you think.

Best,

Aaron

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Posted on 11 years ago
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ive seen it done when it was finished it was like new its the lacquer that has yellowed once it off you re-coat and its like show room lot of work though!!!

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Posted on 11 years ago
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This will most likely be a minority opinion here, so read it with that in mind. But having said that, my personal preference is for my drums to look awesome, and one faded or discolored drum just destroys that effect, at least for me.

Personally, I'd re-wrap with new BDP, but I know that could affect the value. In the end you need to ask yourself, are these players or are they collectors. If it's players, then the original finish might not be so important, if it's collectors then maybe it is.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks for the thoughts.

Though they're not what I'd consider collector or museum caliber pieces, I love these drums and would definitely NOT rewrap. A big part of my search was in the challenge of finding an original BDP drum. I'm perfectly ok with leaving as is, but if a little elbow grease will make them really come together, I'll do it.

JagHog - What would they be "recoated" with exactly? I thought it was just a sand to 1200 and buff.?

Best,

Aaron

Posted on 11 years ago
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fish - I'd do all the wet-sanding operations and then run the shell in to an auto paint shop for a professional clear-coat.

John

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Spray clear lacquer on Black diamond pearl? Lacquer on plastic wrap?? This wroks?


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Pick a small spot on the bottom of the shell to test. I'm having luck with headlamp lense restore and a magic eraser on a MIJ kit.

On my BMP Gretsch snare the yellowing was in the wrap. Not coming off.

Hope it goes well!!

Creighton

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Posted on 11 years ago
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I'll be keeping an eye on this thread because I have the same issue. Been too afraid to attempt it yet...

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Aaron,

I will tell you what I did on a late 50s Super Krupa in WMP that worked very well for me. The drum was a bit more yellowed/mellowed than the rest of the kit (I bought it separately). In fact, it had rust stains on it when I got it. After trying a warm cloth with mild soap, to no avail, my wife recommended a Magic Eraser. It worked like, well, magic. It took the rust stains right off. So, I used the Magic Eraser on the entire drum. Then I wet sanded (gently) with 1000 grit once and then with 2000 grit twice. Then I used Novus 2 to polish it. I couldn't tell a difference between the snare and the rest of the kit after I put the drum together. Neither could the man that I traded the kit to for the 1945 RK kit I currently have. I told him all about what I did, then I showed him pictures of the whole process, then showed him the drum. He said he was expecting to see a stained or messed up snare and walk away from the trade, after seeing the pictures of when I first got the drum, but he was very impressed with the results.

Good luck!

Lynn

I'm no guru, just a vintage drum junkie!

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1945 Slingerland RK sparkling gold pearl 26/13/14/16/early 50s 5.5x14 Krupa RK
1967 Slingerland green glass glitter 20/12/14/Hollywood Ace
60s Slingerland 24/13/16/7x14 project
24/13/16/7x14 project RKs
60s 5 & 6.5 Sound Kings
1942 7x14 WMP Krupa RK
1930s Slingerland Universal
1967 Ludwig Hollywood sparkling blue pearl 22/12/13/16
1967 Ludwig Supraphonic 400 & 402
1965 Ludwig Jazz Fest sparkling blue pearl
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Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks guys! I'll definitely give the Magic Eraser a shot.

I've never seen it before. Is it found at Lowes or Home Depot?

Best,

Aaron

Posted on 11 years ago
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