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Cleaning Wrap Finishes

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I want to clean the wrapped finishes on some of my drums, as well as remove scuffs. Pretty sure I can use light auto compound, but is there something better? My Red Tiger Slingerlands are badly in need of some TLC

Posted on 4 years ago
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I start with soap and water to remove surface dirt first, as this may cause scratches later. Depending on the severity of the surface scratches, Novus is a decent plastic polish, as is Meguiers Plastex, which can be purchased at Walmart. I use an electric hand buffer to apply doing one panel at a time. When wiping, use only 100% cotton cloths. Lastly, Novus 1 for final hand buffing.

Wraps of rougher surfaces like older Slingerland don’t work so well. They are kind of dimpled. Only smooth wraps tend to work well with this method and it doesn’t harm the wrap.

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 4 years ago
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+1 on Novus...Use #2 for deeper scuffs and scratches, #1 for final polish and for fingerprint/dust repellent...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 4 years ago
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Thanks for the info. I see I can order Novus on Amazon.

Posted on 4 years ago
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