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Tama Swingstar - Restoration Project

70s japan restoration swingstar tama
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I removed almost all the black paint from 13" tom, just a few spots left. (The nail polish remover is over )

The nail polish remover did the job. After the wet cloth, I used a dry cloth to remove it quickly and prevent damage.

The wrap became dull because of the paint residues affected by acetone.

After cleanup with a bit of synthetic thinner in a cloth and the wrap recovered the shine again.

This process left some circle light scratches due to the rubbing.

When I get all the shells cleaned, I hope I can polish them with Novus or other product. What do you recomend?

Pictures bellow:

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I forgot to tell you... I have an orphan Tama Royalstar bass drum that came with a Tama Superstar I bought. It has the same finish, it will be the donor of bass drum hoops and some lugs. You can see it in the photo bellow.

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The scratches

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Posted on 10 years ago
#31
Posts: 1554 Threads: 117

Cool, Blue Metallic wrap. Great job !

Nail polish remover is diluted acetone. My 1982 Royal Canary Swingstars appear to be a metal layer over a plastic base.

To avoid any more scratches use lots of clean micro-fiber towels. To get the existing scratches I would wipe down with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. Then try just any automobile wax. That fails Novus #1. May help and will not hurt. Let us know how it goes.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 10 years ago
#32
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Going well... What Creighton says sounds the way to go... Aren't those now Slingerland T rods that you are using??

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 10 years ago
#33
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From Creighton

Cool, Blue Metallic wrap. Great job !Nail polish remover is diluted acetone. My 1982 Royal Canary Swingstars appear to be a metal layer over a plastic base.To avoid any more scratches use lots of clean micro-fiber towels. To get the existing scratches I would wipe down with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. Then try just any automobile wax. That fails Novus #1. May help and will not hurt. Let us know how it goes.Creighton

Thanks for the tip Creighton.

Posted on 10 years ago
#34
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From longjohn

Going well... What Creighton says sounds the way to go... Aren't those now Slingerland T rods that you are using?? CheersJohn

Hi longjohn,

I get this bassdrum exactly as it is. The previous owner bought it to take some T rods and spur brackets. Those you see in the picture were replaced. I think they are brand new cheap T rods. I can take close pictures if you want.

By the way, what's the difference between shell construction of Royalstar and Swingstar? This bass drum has zola coat inside.

Posted on 10 years ago
#35
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Daylight pictures

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Cloth scratches (I think I'm using the wrong type of cloth)

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Old marks that were covered by the paint are now revealed

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Posted on 10 years ago
#36
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get one of these, but skip the sandpaper part:

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g1900k-headlight-restoration-kit/

Posted on 10 years ago
#37
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I will need a lot of nail polish remover, so I talked with a friend who is beautician and ordered a big bottle.

While I'm waiting for the order, I'll clean the chrome parts.

Today I had some free time and started cleaning the tom lugs.

Before

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Posted on 10 years ago
#38
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After

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You can see the screwdriver mirrored

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Posted on 10 years ago
#39
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Looking good! I love those old Swingstars.

1964 Ludwig Champagne Super Classic
1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
60's Ludwig Supersensitive
Pearl B4514 COB snare ( the SC snare)
Pearl Firecracker
PJL WMP maple snare
Odds & Sods

Sabians, Paistes, Zildjians, Zyns, UFIPs, MIJs etc
Item may be subject to change!
Posted on 10 years ago
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