Novus dealer ??

[JohnG]

Where can you get this stuff. It does not look as if it is sold in retail stores, or is it ?

[Jim]

There is a bunch of it on ebay right now.. around $10-$12 for the cleaners/polishers and $6-$8 for shipping.. 41 listings to choose from.

Probably a link to a dealer in those auctions.

Best of luck!

[JohnG]

There is a bunch of it on ebay right now.. around $10-$12 for the cleaners/polishers and $6-$8 for shipping.. 41 listings to choose from.

Probably a link to a dealer in those auctions.

Best of luck!

Thanks,
Any idea on how much would be needed to do a 22 bass 13 tom and 16 floor tom.....planning on using #1 and #2

Bottles seem to go from 8oz to 64 oz....nothing in between............

[slingerlandsm]

1 just used an 8oz to do 3 camco drums i swear buy the stuff just dont use an abrasive cloth their wiping clothes are worth buying ebay price are pretty cheap you can also buy it right off their website site

[JohnG]

1 just used an 8oz to do 3 camco drums i swear buy the stuff just dont use an abrasive cloth their wiping clothes are worth buying ebay price are pretty cheap you can also buy it right off their website site


Good info, thanks,
Did you use 1 and 2 ....
I am restoring an old '66 Ludwig kit. The wrap is in very good shape but does have a number of light scratches, nothing major. Would you suggest using #2 initially.

Thanks, John

[lbalara]

1 just used an 8oz to do 3 camco drums i swear buy the stuff just dont use an abrasive cloth their wiping clothes are worth buying ebay price are pretty cheap you can also buy it right off their website site

Would you suggest using this on Flame wraps?

[Jim]

Like Pearl Satin Flames ...?? I was advised on the forum to use Scrubbing Bubbles and a soft brush. I cleaned my Satin Flames.., '66 Slingerlands "Basement Dwelling Slings" in the drum set gallery, with some Windex... next time I have them apart I will go with Scubbing Bubbles.

Those Satin Flame finishes are vulnerable to abrasives.. I am told.

That kit is the first one I have owned.

[slingerlandsm]

Do Not Use On Satin Wraps !! It Is Too Abrasive The Only Thing I Use On Satin Wraps Is A Damp Cloth And Elbow Grease They Scratch Too Easy Use Novus 2 If U Have Deep Scratches Usually No#1 Gets Great Results On Wrap Finishes Use It Sparingly And Large Stokes So You Dont Get An Uneven Patch. Steve

[zeeb]

Any motorcycle dealer should carry Novus as that's what they use to remove scratches from helmet screens and windshields.

[Josh]

I?m about to pull my 50?s WFL Black Marine Pearl kit to pieces and do a full clean, polish and detail. I?m keen to try out this Novus that everybody raves about. The wrap is in pretty good shape but looks a bit dull. Also if you look really close on the mounted tom there are a lot of tiny, almost spider web looking cracks in the wrap. Kind of looks a bit dried out. Is Novus too harsh for an old wrap in this condition? What would you recommend, 1, 2 or 3? The kit has all nickel plated hardware which is going to look great after I take some metal polish to it. I?ll be sure to take a heap of photo?s and post again before and after shots. So is Novus suitable for 50?s BMP wrap and if so which one?
Cheers.

[Jim]

I rubbed the crap out of a large dull spot on some 50's blue sparkles with the most abrasive grit using the provided cloth... I never got the shine back to where I really wanted it but it did improve a lot.

I did conclude that I could not damage these blue sparkle wraps with any amount Novus polishing... that is just my experience with the product.

Best of luck.. sounds like a real nice kit!

[Rich K.]

You can usually find Novus at plastics dealers or model / hobby shops if you live in an area that has one.
I would (and do) only use the #2...the #1 (the real thick stuff) is too abrasive and will scratch wraps. The # 3 doesn't do anything that I can tell.
A small bottle is more than enough to do a whole set.
I recommend a light cleaning of the shells if they're real dirty (with the hardware OFF the drums)...if they're relatively clean, liberally apply the the novus to a few panels of the shell...I use my bare fingers...that way I can feel dirty or rougher spots, and rug the stuff around. Then polish the drum with cotton rags.
Once over does a nice job...doing it twice is better.

[bry]

A lot of picture frame shops use this to clean plexi glass. Try Larson Juhl and United Manufacturers. These are companies that sells supplies for framing.

[JohnG]

Josh
I used 1 and 2... start with 2 to get the light scratches out and then finish off with 1 ... my '66 Ludwig Champagne sparkles now sparkle !!!
Also amazing whne you rub your hand over a drum that you finished as opposed to one you have not......really smooth....
I understand 3 is for heavy duty scratches and gouges....which my kit did not require....