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When applying drum wrap which is the safest rubber cement? Last viewed: 6 hours ago

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Hi,

I have some mirror chrome drum wrap that I bought from Sam Barnard.

Sam no longer sells the water based contact cement, basically because I think Elmer's stopped making it. HE now uses a strip of plastic on two ends of the wrap, leaving the rest of the drum unglued. This causes some problems down the road, I've discovered.

Well...my question is, do any of you recommend a type of glue to use to adhere drum wrap to drums? I know some of it will actually melt the plastic, which is what I am trying to avoid, but I wondered if there is anything recommended specifically for this?

Thanks ever so much.

Steve

Posted on 12 years ago
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The stuff you are thinking of is not rubber cement, nor is it made by Elmers. The best stuff to get is 3M Fastbond water-based contact adhesive. It doesn't melt the finish, is easy to apply, and cleans up easy as well. I've been using it for several years now on re-wrap jobs and it seems to work the best for me. Precision Drum from NY sells it for a reasonable price. They recommend it for their wrap that they sell (which is pretty much the same wrap that Sam Barnard sells.)

Posted on 12 years ago
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100% correct... fastbond is da bomb

Posted on 12 years ago
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From Ludwig-dude

The stuff you are thinking of is not rubber cement, nor is it made by Elmers. The best stuff to get is 3M Fastbond water-based contact adhesive. It doesn't melt the finish, is easy to apply, and cleans up easy as well. I've been using it for several years now on re-wrap jobs and it seems to work the best for me. Precision Drum from NY sells it for a reasonable price. They recommend it for their wrap that they sell (which is pretty much the same wrap that Sam Barnard sells.)

+1 It's what I use.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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+2 on the fast bond ... when I don't have cat urine handy.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
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Have you been 'Cheesing' again, Kenny? LOL

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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Yes, Frank ... been at the basement traps.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

Have you been 'Cheesing' again, Kenny? LOLJohn

John,

My name is not Kenny. I sincerely believe you are mistaking me for another person ... re: the PM. That would explain quite a bit.

PM me a copy of the other thing you mentioned.

Who is "Kenny", anyway?

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
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The thread I posted has just been hijacked.

The glue that I bought from Sam Barnard in 2000 was made by Elmer's. It was blue in color, smelled like rubber and felt like rubber when it dried.

Apparently, Elmer's no longer makes this stuff, which I guess is why Sam started using the adhesive he sells with the wrap instead.

Since I am wrapping concert toms, it isn't as easy to wrap them as with double headed toms. The lugs on the bottom of the tom help hold the wrap to the drum with double headed toms.

I treat my drums with kid gloves. I never transport them without the road cases. I even have the insides of the cases lined with plastic wrap so the drums do not bang against the sides of the cases. I have had much of the mirror chrome that Sam sold me with the Elmer's product, on some of the drums, since 2000.

I am trying to find something equal to the Elmer's product, that isn't going to cost an arm and a leg. $30.00 for a quart of glue is outrageous.

Posted on 12 years ago
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My apology for any hi-jack. Just trying to make my buddy laugh with a South Park reference. (Which he didn't get anyway!)

Yes, the glue is expensive, but the job will last for years. Myself and the guys were recommending to you what we know works. Again, sorry if any hi-jack.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 12 years ago
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