Honestly, I'd buff it up the best you can and leave it. The modern flame/moire finishes look nothing (and I mean, nothing) like the originals. They're weird and, I dunno, er, modern. I got some sent to me by mistake and was really quite shocked at how unlike the originals they look.

Even if you were to ignore the dominant collector mindset which is "never recover ever" (which I'm not sure I agree with) I'd still say the flames finishes are the worst of the modern bunch.

If you are going to re-wrap (and this is your decision based on if you're thinking of re-selling or if the kit needs to look tip-top schmick for your playing situation) then there's a lot more "era appropriate" finishes you could use (most of the sparkles and glitters come to mind").

But, certainly in the US market, a re-wrap will markedly affect resale value.

I am a big fan of original finishes . Unless they are missing huge chunks of the wrap OR spay painted etc . I like to think of the damage as part of that drum's history and they are battle scars . I would leave those and never even consider rewrapping them . They have survived all this time . Just my .02 cents . I collect many different vintage things . Cars , bicycles , skateboards etc . AND original finishes are always preferred .

They dont look that bad from here. Original finish on a drum is always the best but you reach a point where they just need to be redone. If you bought a 69 Camaro that was beat up and rusty would you leave it because it still has an "original finish", or would a nice shinny paint job sound better. Heck just do what you say, play them out for a while and think it over, you cant undo a re-wrap job. I would definatly get samples of the new wrap to help the decision.

As a little aside, I can see that Precision Drum have discontinued their Peacock Flame and I can't see any of the suppliers with it so maybe that specific question has already been answered.

I went thro` this same decision with a 1967 Rogers Champagne sparkle 9x13 tom which has a wrap split half way around it.The guys here talked me into keeping it original and i`m glad they did. As was previously mentioned-it`s part of the history of the drum and vintage character to boot.I`d say leave it be and enjoy that original finish, battle scars and all...

Wayne

I decided to rewrap the kit but I'm not gonna do it myself. I'm sending it to Sam Bacco in the foreseeable future. The edges are fine, I just want the kit to look as beautiful as it can.

if u find original nos wrap it would be sweet