I've aged binding on guitars, but it's a bit of a different process. I've used transtint dye (honey amber) in lacquer over new super white binding to make it look a little older.

I think trying to evenly lacquer over a wrap would be a nightmare, but it might work:confused:

You could experiment with some scrap with just the dye and see if it would make any color change. Just some ideas...

I tried all sorts of stuff on a cheapo perl forum tom.

Shoe polish

RIT Dye

Coffee grounds

wood stain

nothing stuck...

the only thing I could think of would be a tinted clear coat

Maybe a couple of months out in the summer sun, exposed to the elements.

Some companies offer a "vintage" wrap (one that has an aged look to it). None of the tricks to age wrap work. Buy a fake aged wrap or live with the new look.

if i tell you you cant tell anyone else add a little yellow/gold powdered pigment to a thin lacquer gloss finish and there you are

Thanks jaghog, it will be our little secret Yes Sir

I have an auto paint supply store nearby, do you think they would carry both of those items?

I tried that with a scrap of wrap just to see what would happen. It did work somewhat, but it curled up pretty badly and I think if I tried a larger piece, it would be rendered useless and go to waste. I'd worry about leaving a drum outside in the sun and the elements for obvious reasons. I thought about leaving the drum on the car dash as things tend to yellow quite readily in that environment, but then I think I'd be into replacing some auto glass when the drum gets stolen! :confused:

they have test kits that tell you what lacquer it is then you use the same most likely its nitrous cellulose it was common in the 60's (mohawk industry's) in elk grove il, ask for there chemist he can help with henna color ,

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You can put it in a window that receives lots of sun, the uv rays will age/darken it. Also, uv emitting bulbs are available at pet stores where they sell lizard/reptile supplies. They need the uv rays to stay healthy. The bulbs come in different strengths too; get the strongest ones. Just make sure you rotate the drum so all sides get "tanned".

Speaking of that, buy a membership at a tanning salon and tan your drum. Sounds like a joke but if the uv rays are there it'll work. Giving it a seat at a weekly poker game will add the nicotine factor too.