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Best Head for Brushes? Last viewed: 28 minutes ago

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From Dudley

Many years ago Ludwig marketed a rough coat spray to re-coat drum heads which they eventually discontinued, but I am not aware of the availability of such a product now.I was just in my basement looking for some paint and ran across a spray can of Rust-OLeum's Frosted glass arousol spray coating used to provide a semi-transparent coating for privacy such as in bathrooms. If sprayed on in multiple coats it builds up and may provide a rough surface for brushes. I sprayed it on a glass panel on my basement door window to test the idea. Moments after spraying it did have a rough feel to it. I will wait a while and re-spray and check again. I'll find an old drum head later and test on the mylar surface.

Dudley!

That is the kind of thinking "outside the box" that I really appreciate! What a great idea, sir! Please let us know how your experiment turns out. Thank you for sharing!!!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 3 years ago
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Seems like I got a textured surface on the glass window that could work for brush work. I've had the can of spray for a few years so I don't know if being aged influences the application. Durability is another factor that would need playing

time to determine.

I am now coating a drum head (it would be rather difficult to play on the glass window with brushes DOH), using a clear snare head as my test.

update

I sprayed a few coats on the drum head to build up the thickness of the coating. It will develop a rough surface which, depending upon how many coats and how thick each coat is, this spray coating may work.

I suggest performing your own test on an old head proceeding slowly with a thin coat, allow for dry time, and then check to determine if another coat is desired. Apply additional coats according to your personal preference.

Good luck and report back both positive and negative thoughts or findings.

Posted on 3 years ago
#22
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Thanks, Dudley! You are a true innovator!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 3 years ago
#23
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Thanks, but hold that thought until you try it or someone else reports back.

Posted on 3 years ago
#24
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I inspected the drum head today, (which I have not yet mounted and tensioned/stressed it), I found flaking around the edges. I'm not surprised as I thought it might due to the rippling effect that occurs around the edges where the mylar is form bent to pass over the drum bead and near the metal rim of the drum head. My concern now is will the flaking spread towards the center of the drum head or within the playing surface.

I also had an after thought - I wiped the surface prior to spraying, but without any other prepping. I'm wondering if I should have performed a light sanding of the surface before spraying to achieve improved adhesion. I will keep experimenting.

I also thought if it's possible to place very fine sand in the paint if the particles were small enough, but that would necessitate brushing and not spraying. Which also lead me to think of speckled spray paint, and if it wouldn't be too thick and/or too rough.

Posted on 3 years ago
#25
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Thanks for the update, Dudley! Please keep us informed of your progress. Thanks.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 3 years ago
#26
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In addition to the Kentville kangaroo skin, calf from Stern tanning, that you can purchase pretucked by Stan at Pro drum shop in Hollywood are great. Another good source is Bovid percussion in Niagara Falls Ontario.

Posted on 2 years ago
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From Multijd

In addition to the Kentville kangaroo skin, calf from Stern tanning, that you can purchase pretucked by Stan at Pro drum shop in Hollywood are great. Another good source is Bovid percussion in Niagara Falls Ontario.

Thank you very much for the tip! Niagara Falls is only about a thirty minute drive from here! I'm trying a Remo Fiberskyn right now. Yesterday, it was a Coated Ambassador. I'm constantly experimenting. I'm really looking forward to following up on your suggestions! Thanks again!

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 2 years ago
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From salty 1322

Thank you very much for the tip! Niagara Falls is only about a thirty minute drive from here! I'm trying a Remo Fiberskyn right now. Yesterday, it was a Coated Ambassador. I'm constantly experimenting. I'm really looking forward to following up on your suggestions! Thanks again!

Yea no problem. Port Colborne, the mouth of the Welland canal!! Cool little town. I live in Tonawanda between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Ryan at Bovid percussion is a cool guy. I’ve been wanting to get over there but obviously there’s been a bit of a delay!

Posted on 2 years ago
#29
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Actually any single ply coated that’s broke in is a good choice…

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 2 years ago
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