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Slingerland rewrap

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Hi, folks. This is my first post. I have enjoyed surfing the restoration section.

My one-owner 1964 Slingerland 3 piece set is badly faded, but in otherwise good condition. I added a floor tom in 1966 and it has less fading. Despite the overall condition, the fading has prevented any interest in the drums for vintage quality sale, so I will probably just restore and play them. I would like to re-wrap in the original gold or a black pearl. How hard is the original wrap to remove? What do you think about the non-glued wraps, such as Slammin’ Sam offers? I would stay with one of the 1964 catalog colors. I am adding a second post about the small tom mount.

Posted on 14 years ago
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When removing the old wrap, just go slow with it, use a heat gun to soften up the glue and it should come off pretty easily. Just be careful with it, it is very easy to pull up chunks of the outer ply with the wrap.

The taped wraps I've heard are esaier and less messy to apply, but I have heard mixed results. Some like it just fine, but others have made the claim that in order for the drum to resonate properly the wrap needs to be completely adhered to the shell so that it all vibrates together. 3M contact cement seems to be the glue of choice by all of the pro builders.

Posted on 14 years ago
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From deadhead

When removing the old wrap, just go slow with it, use a heat gun to soften up the glue and it should come off pretty easily. Just be careful with it, it is very easy to pull up chunks of the outer ply with the wrap.The taped wraps I've heard are esaier and less messy to apply, but I have heard mixed results. Some like it just fine, but others have made the claim that in order for the drum to resonate properly the wrap needs to be completely adhered to the shell so that it all vibrates together. 3M contact cement seems to be the glue of choice by all of the pro builders.

Great advice. Thanks, Deadhead! The wooden portion of the shells are immaculate. I would sure hate to destroy them while trying to restore them.

Posted on 14 years ago
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]Use a paintstripping heat gun and a sharp scraper and as DH said - go slowly. ls it gold sparkle or glitter now ? l don't recommend the taped ends/no glue method - over time and if ambient conditions (change temp/humidity) the wrap expands and contracts and starts dong funny things if glueless - visually nothing'll show for the first couple of years, but afterwards likely.[/COLOR]

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