Novus them........flowers2

You might not want to pack them away then!

Does your set have 60's OBP or does it having the bowling ball stuff? Is it a keystone badge set? I agree that after a good cleaning you might not want to put them away. They sound like a great set!

Hi TMTM. Wow, I figured my thread was more of me showing my excitement with my new old kit, but it's so cool to know that it might have inspired others to do the same with their kits. I'm taking a bit of a break on my kit due to being busy at work, but I will revive the thread once I can make a bit more progress. A word of advice, the Novus will bring back some of the lost depth from a faded wrap, but don't expect it to bring grey back to black for example. That said, I'm a huge fan of the stuff and will use it every time from now on. It really brings out a mirror like shine.

Regarding lugs, etc., I went all out and took them all off, took each one apart, polished them and added black felt around the springs, re-lubed and carefully reassembled. Each lug went back in it's original position (I know... anal much?). Post some pics, I'm suire we'd all love to see them. Cool1

P.S. Feel free to ask any questions along the way. I'd be happy to share.

I agree - the Novus polish is fantastic! Just did my 65, blue oyster pearl, Ludwig downbeat kit, (50th birthday gift to myself) and it came up almost like new. What I thought was yellowing, and fade, turned out to be mostly old crud. Gotta take the time to remove the hardware though, and polish separately, (I use Blue Magic - Canada) otherwise you'll leave residue in the nooks and crannies, but if you have the time, it's well worth it.

Here are some photos (I hope) of my kit. The wrap is original Black Oyster Pearl vintage. They are Hollywoods, I think. I bought them in 1970. The original 400 Supra snare is being used with another kit. The snare pictured is what I call my Supra/Acrolite snare.It iFactory Original 1984 snare with the large Chicago no serial keystone badge

Very nice!

It's very hard to find that finish with 2 toms on BD.

Some more photos: One outside and two inside small studio. Two inside, to show the difference of fade from inside to full sunlight.

I wonder if anyone on the forum has tried a clay bar like they use on car paint that has oxidized. I had my wife's car detailed recently, she thinks it will stop running if she washes it. The exterior felt like sandpaper. Anyway the guy used a clay bar and liquid finishing wax. It does not penetrate the clear coat and removes contaminates. The car is smooth as glass. I just haven't had the nerve to try it on a drum.

I appreciate all responses, ludwig4870 - me either on the clay bar.

Mspartacus I hope you keep posting more as you restore.

The question I have is this, looking from the perspective of someone that would buy a vintage players kit say 15,20 yrs from now, do you think that person would expect to see some fading on the kit or would that person pay more for knowing someone had refinished it.

Maybe this question is irrelevant, I don't know just asking before they go into cases. Whew! wish I had never seen the results of that Novus treatment.

Tom