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Hi all,

I'm about to start the refurb of a few speed kings I have and was wondering what paint( make/ colour etc) is the best match for the original..?

I may soup up one of them but the others I'd just like to bring back to life, if I'm advised by the gurus here I may not even paint but just give a good deep clean...

Thoughts fellow forum members?

Cheers

Tony

Happy Drumming
Tony
Posted on 11 years ago
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Tony - Contact Bill (bfulton) he does some of the best Speed King resto's I've ever seen. Use whatever, BIll uses. I own two of his refurb pedals and they are smooth as silk and silent as death itself. Bill is 'The Man' when it comes to Speed Kings. Good guy to consult...

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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In the case that what Bill uses is not available in OZ...

I have used Rust-Oleum Universal, a spray can Colour is "Silver Hammered".

Bought mine from Bunnings, I think Master's have it as well... great finish & good coverage.. (about 20 bucks) and enough for a couple of coats on 5-6 pedals.

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Thanks John and Longjohn..

I'll send a PM through to Bill.

Cheers

Happy Drumming
Tony
Posted on 11 years ago
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I've used the rustoleum silver hammered with good results.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Johnl,

Nice looking pedal. I notice you have changed out the footplate rivet-pin for a bolt..have you put plastic (or other) bushes in as well?

Cheers

Happy Drumming
Tony
Posted on 11 years ago
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No bushings I just replace the pin so I could take it apart for cleaning and grease. I've done two of them this way pretty easy to do the original paint strips off with lacquer thinner and once I learned how to take them apart it was a piece of cake. Well worth it they are the best pedal ever made IMHO.

Posted on 11 years ago
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