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Wiped the dirt of a 19" cymbal.
Another layer of grime off and a better photo. Under 20x loop I can't see any sign of Made in U.S.A. ever being stamped. Ottoman very weak. How common...
9 years agoWiped the dirt of a 19" cymbal.
Thank you for your help and the great resource!! It is barely stamped. Gift for the 10yr old nephew so let him decide if to clean any further. Small r...
9 years agoWiped the dirt of a 19" cymbal.
Mucked the title up, should be "off". It's a very early Ziljdian I think. All cleaning has stopped. Will try and get better photos. Thanks for any hel...
9 years agoDonked Up WFL Floor Tom Help
Thanks! Naw you won't need that many. 3 coats just buff excess off. Then another coat and then use more pressure to smooth everything out. Repeat if n...
9 years agoDonked Up WFL Floor Tom Help
Thanks, yes those drums lived in cases for 70+ years. Matters not. That is at least 20 coats of wax, with a hard polish every 3 coats or so. I think a...
9 years agoDonked Up WFL Floor Tom Help
Here you go. I have no idea how a lathe would be of any use in this application. Creighton
9 years ago1960's Rogers - Tips on restoration
Different kinds based on what type of black paint was used, but the proper "Graffiti Remover" Motsenbocker's is one brand with care the black may come...
9 years agoStrawberry Sand Paper Paint Job
Always good when past refinish attempts come right off. Looking forward to finished photos! Creighton
9 years agoDonked Up WFL Floor Tom Help
Good that you are taking your time. I too hope to see more suggestions. My two issues with clear coat is it was not applied from the factory during th...
9 years agoDonked Up WFL Floor Tom Help
Rat Rot is great. As you can see bit of chin wagging on going per the best top coat finish :-). Hope others chime in. Whatever you choose, will want...
9 years agoBest part of restoring drums?
Me, the sharing idea's and methods to bring shells heading to a burn pile or duty as a plant holder back to life. Big thanks to all that contribute !...
9 years agoDonked Up WFL Floor Tom Help
Good call on the lacquer John. Not a Ludwig expert. Was original paint lacquer? After all the hard work would hate to see the paint being saved bubble...
9 years agoLittle Help on Vintage Marching Snare
Old marchers are huge fun. I can't help on rope snares. As pointed out CT is the man on those. Boxed out would mean image no longer available. Gretsc...
9 years agoDonked Up WFL Floor Tom Help
Great news!! Try and clean before any clear coat. How much paint looks close to falling off? Clear coat over loose paint and dirt will not go well....
9 years agoEastern New York drums?
Great find. Cleaned up very well !! Creighton
9 years ago