Gary - Thanks man! Yes, very helpful info. I wanted to date them as accurately as I could and as you know, the numbers on Rogers tags aren't cataloged anywhere. You really have to know your stuff when dating early Rogers tubs.

Yes, B&B lugs!

John

Isn't the bumpy surface just the glass glitter of Rogers drums back then?

Skywalker- This is like that, only a bit more exaggerated. I'm going to add several clear-coats and sand with 00-00 steel wool in-between. It'll hopefully level the surface, at least to the touch, so it doesn't feel so rough. I'll let you know how it goes with the bass and floor tom.

BillV - I'm using Citistrip (which is a royal pain-in-the-a$$ to get off!) because it's the only product I know of that will not harm the very rare wrap underneath. I'm sure there's other stuff out there, but I've used Citistrip before and if used carefully, it will not harm the wrap. You just need to be real careful when you scrape the gunk off. I use a (plastic) putty knife.

John

Hi John, great score! I found a B&B set of rogers that

were also painted black – there was WMP under the paint.

I used citrus strip because it was recommended as not harming

the wrap on some forums. I certainly don't believe that is the case

anymore. When I used the citrus strip it caused the same problems

in the finish you mention (bumpy and uneven). It seemed that the longer

the citrus strip was in contact with the finish the more pronounced the

damage. I've heard lacquer thinners works without causing any finish damage.

Thanks Supra! I'll try the thinner on the next drum. I'm not sure if the wrap was bumpy before painting, or after I stripped it. If the thinner gives a smoother finish, I'll know to blame the Citistrip. I'll let you know. Thanks for the heads up on the thinner. I was leery about using something like thinner because it's a solvent. Solvents usually melt plastic! I'll let you know how it works out.

John

Here's the thread where I read about the lacquer thinner

http://www.drumforum.org/index.php?/topic/9285-removing-paint-from-wrap/

Love that wrap.Good things happen to good people John.I can't wait to see the finished product.Cheers

Steve BYes Sir

I would be leery of lacquer thinner, that stuff is potent.

Ok, I opted to try one other paint stripping product before anything else. I'm glad I did! It's a Graffiti remover that comes in spray form. It works! And it works great as you can see from the results. (see photos)

Two down, one to go. I'm well on my way to having a Cleveland Rogers Holiday kit in Mardi Gras wrap to play on and enjoy. The bass drum is going to take some work. The previous owner drilled it for a second cymbal mount so I have some extra holes to fill and contend with. As soon as the kit is finished being restored, I'll post more photos of the completed project.

Mardi Gras... I still can't believe it.

John

Wow.......Beavertails,no lessPartyYes SirWalking