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Extensive Pitting on 80's? Slingerland COS Snare

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I was given this Slingerland 5x14, COS snare drum by an old bandmate and I'd like to bring it back to its original shininess if possible.

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As best I can tell, by reading the Slingerland articles on vintagedrumguide.com, this is a #142, 10 lug, COS. The serial number, 471681, dates it to the mid-80's, but the strainer tension knob looks like it's from the 90's. Any input on this would be much appreciated.

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Structurally, the drum is in great condition and sounds good, though I'm sure with some work on tuning it could sound much better. It has the stick-saver snare side hoop, but a standard batter side hoop. I'd eventually like to get a stick saver hoop for the batter side as well.

Cleanup of this drum seems like it will be difficult. I'm not worried about the rusty bits on the hoops, I've had success removing rust, but the extensive pitting all over the shell exterior and lugs is troubling. I've not had much success with pitting and would love some advice from experienced hands. In an earlier post, I read that the process or products for removing pitting has a lot to do with the base metal under the plating. As the base metal is steel, are there better products than others?I have tried steel wool to remove pitting on a tom mount of another kit and will not use it again. So any suggestions beyond steel wool would be great.

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Thanks for any thoughts on dating this drum or removing the pitting.

Peace & rhythm,

Brian

'65/'66 Slingerland Stage Band in Red Sparkle Pearl
'67 Rogers Buddy Rich Headliner in Blue Sparkle Pearl
'49 WFL 6.5x14 Contest Snare
'55 Slingerland 7x14 Hollywood Ace Snare
'70's Premier PD2000 5x14 Snare
50's & 70's Zildjian/Paiste Cymbals
Posted on 12 years ago
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Hi,

Yes. first up you need the top Sticksaver.. a key ingredient of this drum..

A product that I have used is "Autosol" metal polish ..

www.autosol.de

(made in Germany), You will be surprised how much this will reduce the area of pitting.. disassemble the lugs and be prepared for about 6 hours of polishing with a soft cloth..

I reckon you'll be happy with the outcome.

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 12 years ago
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Posts: 244 Threads: 25

Thanks, longjohn!

I'll read a translated page when I get to an actual computer...is this similar to semichrome metal polish, also from Germany?

Brian

'65/'66 Slingerland Stage Band in Red Sparkle Pearl
'67 Rogers Buddy Rich Headliner in Blue Sparkle Pearl
'49 WFL 6.5x14 Contest Snare
'55 Slingerland 7x14 Hollywood Ace Snare
'70's Premier PD2000 5x14 Snare
50's & 70's Zildjian/Paiste Cymbals
Posted on 12 years ago
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