[QUOTE=Flossie;169443]Yikes! I hope it holds up to playing... that's kinda the whole point :(( Thanks for the tips on the chrome. YAY for amber :) I hear I need Novus to clean up the shells. Do I need the whole set or just novus 3?

Let RCI spin you a new replacement shell and be done with the Task. Play and enjoy the unique dense sound produced by these acrylic shells.

Use Blue Painters tape once you've glued them up to hold them in place (across break). Wrap the outside of the shell with shrinkwrap, several layers, tighten each layer as you go. Add straps once you feel you have enough shrink (can't see drum).