So I got a wmp Wrap on my vintage pearl set and I don't need a billion people telling me what I already know. "That i cant restore the original color and look" I just want to clean the dirt off make it shine a little more. Can I use glass cleaner? Does car wax work? what's best way to make it look better? cleaner?
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In my opinion and experience of cleaning and restoring many drums, Novus #1 is a great cleaner for bringing out the shine of plastic wraps. You can use #2 and #3 Novus cleaners for deeper scratches.
I like to use meguiar's ultimate compound and buff it with a drill. put a coat of wax on after and they will look great. You can get the compound pretty cheap at most auto stores.
I take no credit for knowing this information. blairndrums was the one who said to get this stuff. I just ordered and will let you know how it works out.
I just ordered the Novus kit here. Its supposed to clean it up and take scratches out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400245582535?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I also got this wax. Its carnauba wax, car wax is okay but I personally wouldn't use it on a vintage kit. Additives and stuff might not be good for the wrap.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190588036138?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I got this to polish the metal on the drums. This is the 3rd stage of a 3 step process to shine the metal up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390348664792?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
i like Novus, 1, 2, and 3 so much if it was edible i would eat it. that stuff does wonders. be sure to take before and after pics and try your hardest to remember what they used to look like because the pictures wont do it justice.
i start with windex and clean the surface, then go to town with the 2 or 3, depending on scratches. have fun and send pics.
Novus all the way! Great stuff!
I agree with the rest...Novus all the way...
Cheers
I do the same as Larry.......
Windex (or,Perfect Glass is even better from Lowes/Home Despot) first,to get the surface dirt/grime off.
Then,I use Novus 2.......
SOMETIMES, I will use Novus 1 after that,but not always...
The 2 seems to be the magic.
Blair
Novus 2 is Da Bomb! Boom go the drums!
Stage Band2
Just got the kit today. Wow is all I can say. Just amazing. Shines them right up. I also waxed them too. I would defiantly get that and shine them babies up!!!!
