Base drum ready for hardware. Pics are after repair, before cleaning. Then after clean and polish...done.
I did wet sand an area to test again and saw no improvement so I stopped before I damaged the drum. I used Mister Clean "extra power" Magic Eraser. The eraser had to be rinsed often. I compounded by hand, then Maguires PlastiX, and Novus for final polish and shine.
Very improved, but the repair is still obvious. Not much more I am capable of. The Bass was the most faded, most grime, and grittiest. Must have been a great drink holder, stick holder, Foot Stool and general smoke collector.
Photos are after repair, befroe cleaning and then after clean and shine.
I am ready to assemble and play before I do the final tom (9x13).
Caio for now....