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Wow!!! SBP Restoration Video! Must See!

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[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPSXB6ihUu0[/ame]

A friend just sent me this. It is impressive for sure! I think it's allowed to put a video like this here. If not someone please fill me in. Just thought this would benefit many here.

Posted on 11 years ago
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That's pretty cool and thanks for posting it. Quite a difference. I wonder if there's any long term effects? Time will tell I suppose.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Nice...came out beautiful. I wonder which wraps are best suited for that kind of polishing. Doesn't seem like sparkles would lend themselves to that treatment.

Alot like taking the haze off a headlight cover.

Ammonia and bleach render mustard gas... don't ever mix those two.Cooked Egg

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 11 years ago
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It worked great on that drum... it's just too invasive a procedure for my liking. The guy removed the top coats on the wrap, no need for that. I use a headlight restorer and it does the trick without removing too much material.

My pre-serial SBP kit was a dull grey when I got them. After doing the wraps in the restorer, I got the results you see below.

[IMG]http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n632/PurdieShuffle/angles.jpg[/IMG]

Sanding is ok for restoring natural wood finishes and even lacquer jobs, but for wrap? I wouldn't use it on a rare SBP vintage drum. Last resort maybe, only if all else fails.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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I was asking My buddy if he thought that wrap was smooth or gritty after it was finished.

What are your thoughts?

Posted on 11 years ago
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he mentions polishing it with a buffer. i would think a gritty finish would cause problems there. plus, he worked his way up to really fine sandpaper throughout the process. i'd say smooth.

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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Anything 800 grit and up is going to leave a very smooth finish. I think the guy used 1000 grit wet/dry to finish. That drum is smooth.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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Last wet/dry he used was 1200. I was wondering the same thing thanks.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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I fell asleep the other night watching this, but started where I left off again this morning. I wish he would have shown the polsihing steps. I have a really nice polisher that I got from my dad. ITs like a side angle grinder but has a wool bonnet on it. I always wondered if that would work, now Im gonna have to try it, but on what? Guess I will wait until I get a drum that is really bad. I do have a CLubdate in sky blue that is missing a floor tom. Mine is not too bad, a little grey, but it would be interesting to see what could be done with it. Just kinda scary putting sand paper to the wrap!


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 11 years ago
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Good information. Lots of detailed explaination in the video - I like that!

Thanks for posting.

He did a fine job there.

Posted on 11 years ago
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