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Ludwig Thermo Glass Cleaning

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What would I clean a 70's maple thermo glass drum with. Is minneral spirits too harsh, there is ton of dirt build up after all these years. Second question is where the clear has flaked off do you just leave that as natural patena. The only other thing I could do is refinish them, I would think that might de-value them. I would value everyone's opinion on this. Thanks, Steve

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Snares; 60's Acrolite/70's Acrolite/70's Black Beauty/
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Posted on 12 years ago
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Be careful with your finish...it's nitrocellulose lacquer. Contact JR Frondelli. http://www.frondelli.com/ See if he can point you in the right direction.

Pictures please!

Mike

Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks Mike, I will contact JR

70's Ludwig Blue Sparkle 12/13/16/18/22
70's Ludwig Natural Maple 12/13/16/18/22
65 Ludwig Silver Sparkle 13/16/20
70's Ludwig Walnut Cortex 12/13/16/22
Snares; 60's Acrolite/70's Acrolite/70's Black Beauty/
70's Natural Maple
Posted on 12 years ago
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The best thing for CLEANING would be naptha. For polishing, get yourself a can of Gibson or Martin guitar polish, which are formulated for nitrocellulose lacquer finishes. Don't bother touching up the bare spots, as it will emphasize the extra dirt and oxidation these areas usually accumulate.

JR Frondelli
www.frondelli.com
www.dbmproaudio.com

Mediocre is the new "good"
Posted on 12 years ago
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Thanks for the info JR

70's Ludwig Blue Sparkle 12/13/16/18/22
70's Ludwig Natural Maple 12/13/16/18/22
65 Ludwig Silver Sparkle 13/16/20
70's Ludwig Walnut Cortex 12/13/16/22
Snares; 60's Acrolite/70's Acrolite/70's Black Beauty/
70's Natural Maple
Posted on 12 years ago
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