Hey Drum people:

I Picked up this Drum this morning thanks to CL

Its an Oaklawn era 5x14 snare drum with an horrible spray paint job

The only missing parts are the badge, the key holder and 3 chuby washers

the rest is there and in excellent condition.

I lifted the seam very carefully to see whats the finish underneath because judging by the texture of the wrap it was either a swirl or 3D moire.

I was overwhelmed by the idea of being in front of my first real "Find"

and there it was...Excellent condition 3D moire wrap!!!!...

Now what do I do to take off the spray paint!!!????

I dont want to mess around with it so im looking for knowledgeable people who has done this before or has any input on how should I face this project.

I dont think that a Heat gun its going to work because I could crack the finish, Paint remover its out of the picture for being way too harsh, acetone and thinner wont work either ( I tried that on a painted over Sonor bass drum)...

The paint its Spray paint

What you guys think?

heres some shots

Kind regards

Thanks in advance!!!