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chrome pits and Slingerland heads? Last viewed: 5 days ago

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I've read through the threads on rust removal. Cool! I didn't know the Dawn soak thing at all.

I know they'll never go away, but is there a way to minimize the appearance on mild pitting on chrome? Working on a supra with some pits on the logs. Is it best just to polish as well as possible...?

Also. Is there a good source for Slingerland logo drum heads? I see there are stickers available, but like most stuff some are better than others, right? Any guidance.

I wouldn't mind an original 22, but I imagine they're pretty rare.

Posted on 12 years ago
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DaddyNowehere is the unofficial VDF supplier of vinyl die-cut stickers, however, most of his work is with MIJ drums. You might check with him though. If not, I have ordered quite a few from this seller on eBay and have never been disappointed:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-60s-vintage-bass-drum-Slingerland-logo-sticker-decal-/271010018660?pt=Decals_Stickers_Vinyl_Art&var=570099573719&hash=item3f1974b564

He is based in eastern Canada I believe and it takes about a week to get the envelope, but his stuff is very nice. I have gotten DW, Yamaha, Ludwig, Slingerland (the smaller version) and Premier (late 60's early 70's version) logos from him in various colors including grey and metallic flake. He is really good and also understands the market well enough to know which logo you are specifying.

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 12 years ago
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Appreciate the info!

For the pitting?? I know it's always gonna be there (like cockroaches) but IS there a way to minimize its appearance.

My guess is to polish the piece as well as possible to distract the eye.

I plan to use a buffing wheel...the extra friction may 'round off' the edges of the pits.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From bfulton

Appreciate the info!For the pitting?? I know it's always gonna be there (like cockroaches) but IS there a way to minimize its appearance.My guess is to polish the piece as well as possible to distract the eye.I plan to use a buffing wheel...the extra friction may 'round off' the edges of the pits.

Yes, the pitting is there to stay. Polishing the shell will help make the pits less obvious and slow down future pitting. Caution about the pits on the lugs. They are pot metal. If the pits are deep whatever polishing compound you use may build up in the pits making them appear darker. You might just consider replacing the lugs with some period correct ones that are in better shape.

Posted on 12 years ago
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