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Best Polish for Vintage Ludwig Sparkle Wrap

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What's the best polish to use on a '60s Ludwig silver sparkle wrap? It's as clean as it's going to get, now I'd like to shine it up before I put the hardware back on.

Currently playing for loud rock and roll gigs:
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
Posted on 14 years ago
#1
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I've always used a good quality car polish (Mother's or Maguire's) on my 1963 Gold Sparkle and it still looks great. I recently cleaned up a 1961 Ludwig Pioneer WMP using Mother's Show Car Glaze and it came out just brilliant.

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 14 years ago
#2
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Novus....is the only thing I use

Its better to have people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove them wrong, unless you doubt yourself then speak away....
Posted on 14 years ago
#3
Posts: 161 Threads: 36

Thanks. I need to check and see if I can find the Novus 1-2-3 locally (Lowe's didn't have it; will check some mom-and-pop hardware stores). I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and don't believe I have the patience to wait for it if I have to order online.

Currently playing for loud rock and roll gigs:
1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
Neglected but thinking about:
Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
Posted on 14 years ago
#4
Posts: 712 Threads: 24

I like the Mequire's Cleaner Wax. Kind of unique to have a wax that cleans too. It usually gets grime off that I thought was there to stay.

Posted on 14 years ago
#5
Posts: 2212 Threads: 95

From doublestroke kid

Thanks. I need to check and see if I can find the Novus 1-2-3 locally (Lowe's didn't have it; will check some mom-and-pop hardware stores). I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and don't believe I have the patience to wait for it if I have to order online.

I saw it at The Container Store, also check any motorsport dealers.

Good Luck

Posted on 14 years ago
#6
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Cant wait??? I know that feeling too well. The last kit I restored i ordered everything I needed and the 1st time.

Check this out. It should humor you.......

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=7186

From doublestroke kid

Thanks. I need to check and see if I can find the Novus 1-2-3 locally (Lowe's didn't have it; will check some mom-and-pop hardware stores). I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and don't believe I have the patience to wait for it if I have to order online.

1960's SONOR 12-16-20-14 blue slate pearl
1968 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14Sky blue P
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14BlueVistalite
1972 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-(14 impostor)BlackPanther "SOLD"
1964 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl 22-12-13-16-14Supra "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG 12-13-16-22-14 Citrus Mod "SOLD"
1969 LUDWIG Sexto-Plus 8-1 0-12-13-14-15-16-20-20-14 Silver Sparkle
60's Majestic Delux 12-13-16-22-14 red pearl
2009 Homemade Kids 8-10-13-16-12 Orange Sparkle
24 kits, 80 Snares, 65 Cymbals
Don't tell my wife!
Posted on 14 years ago
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