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Refinishing a Supra? Last viewed: 7 hours ago

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Hello all!

So, I got a supra shell with no hardware whatsoever, just a bare shell. It has been stripped and repainted (poorly). I'm thinking of re-stripping it and doing the old powder coat thing as there are several local guys that will do it for under $20. I'll probably throw on some tube lugs and gussy it up a bit. My question to you guys is whether anyone can share their success and / or horror stories in completing similar projects. If you have pictures too, that would be great! How do these sound after they are powder coated? I assume more like the later acrolites?

Posted on 13 years ago
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Here's the one I did: http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=16990&highlight=1967. It sounds great, one of my favorite snares.

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks GG. Nice job, it really looks great! I'm struggling a bit with the fact that the cost of all the new parts will likely be around the cost of buying a half decent complete supra. On the other hand, if I just use what I have lying around, it won't be nearly as nice as yours. Did you re-mount the badge or is it badgeless?

Posted on 13 years ago
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Yes, I probably have far more invested in the snare than it is worth...but it looks good and I enjoy playing it, so I guess it's OK with me.

I remounted the badge.

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks again GG - it really does look great though. That's what I figure will happen with mine as well, but I'm excited about the project, so I'm going to go for it. Anyone else have any examples?

Posted on 13 years ago
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Hey GG...I saw the link to your snare a while back and I'm following along your lines with one of mine. I ordered some tube lugs, single-flange hoops and a P-86 strainer, to put on an Acrolite shell that I am getting professionally polished. I'll post some pics when I get her all put together.

Mspartacus, I say go for it!

- EMD
Posted on 13 years ago
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Thanks EMD - A polished acrolite will look sweeeet! Any tips on where to get some hardware on the cheap? Those tube lugs are a pretty penny from what I've seen.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Well, I won the single-flange hoops on eBay a month ago for $50 for the pair, with tension rods and clips...they are the newer style ones, but they are COB! I bought the P86 strainer off of Craigslist for $25, and for the tube lugs...I just ordered them from drummaker.com for $5.85 a piece (on sale) and it looks like they are now $6.30 each. I guess it all starts adding up, but if it sounds and looks good and you like it, then that's all that should matter.

- EMD
Posted on 13 years ago
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From ElMoonlightDrummer

Hey GG...I saw the link to your snare a while back and I'm following along your lines with one of mine. I ordered some tube lugs, single-flange hoops and a P-86 strainer, to put on an Acrolite shell that I am getting professionally polished. I'll post some pics when I get her all put together.Mspartacus, I say go for it!

That will look nice...can't wait to see the pics!

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 13 years ago
#9
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Have seen one stripped to the alu and polished...looked real nice. And talk about a spruce-up that won't change the sound...

Posted on 13 years ago
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