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Faded WMP Wrap Last viewed: 19 hours ago

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I tried searching on this topic, assuming it must have been addressed before, but I didn't uncover anything that seemed to apply directly.

I'd like to know if anyone has successfully restored a WMP wrap that was faded as the one shown in the attached photo has. And to go right to the issue, can this be made uniform across the drum. I'm not asking if it can be returned to the original whiteness of the factory condition.

Thanks,

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Posted on 7 years ago
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Here are a couple threads by CTMichaelV:

http://vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=59711

http://vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=59209

Vintage kits:
1969 Rogers Holiday - black diamond pearl (20/16/13/12)
196x Star (Lyra/Majestic) - blue sparkle pearl (22/14/13) Restoration Project
1987 Pearl KC-3500 - jet black (22/16/13/12)
Not-so-vintage kits:
2007 Hart Dynamics Professional 6.4 e-kit / Roland TDW-20
Snares:
60s Gretsch 5x14 maple WMP / 68 Ludwig 5x14 Supraphonic / 93 Pearl 3x14 Free Floating brass piccolo / 60s Star (Lyra) 5x14 luan blue sparkle pearl / 87 Pearl 6.5x14 steel
Posted on 7 years ago
#2
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Two words....lacquer thinner.

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Posted on 7 years ago
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I hate those two words lol

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 7 years ago
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From johnnyringo

Two words....lacquer thinner.

How much elbow grease went into that project? That is an incredible result.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Marko did a nice job on de-yellowing some WMP Clubdates recently. Maybe he will see this and chime in for us.

Posted on 7 years ago
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That wrap just looks dirty. Pull the hardware and couple of scrubs with diluted Dawn using micro fibre towels. New towels and Novus #1 and some paste wax an those will shine. Bit of work though. Interested in what you decide to do. Thanks!

>>I hate those two words lol

Me too. If not skilled the wrap is ruined.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 7 years ago
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From ConvertedLudwigPLayer

How much elbow grease went into that project? That is an incredible result.

Not much at all! The thinner does all the work, but you have to be very careful, too much thinner or elbow grease will cause the pearl to come off too.

Posted on 7 years ago
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I think I have one of the few sets around with minimal fade

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April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 7 years ago
#9
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Looks as if some very good results can be achieved. Thanks a lot for the feedback guys!

Posted on 7 years ago
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