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Slingerland Black & Brass Badge Era Drums Last viewed: 23 minutes ago

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Friend of mine at work said he had a drum kit his uncle gave him for his son to start playing drums. I said bring them in I will get them up to speed and playable. Well, they turned out to be Black and Brass Badge era Slingerlands. Yeah, why does this not happen to me. Anyway, they are in pretty good shape but they are painted gray over what appears to be green sparkle wrap. I know. Anyone have a recommendation for getting the paint off?

Pog Mo Thoin
Posted on 9 years ago
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We used to use Easy-Off oven cleaner to remove lacquer from 1:32 scale slotcar/model bodies, with no adverse effects on the plastic. It urns the paint into a sheet you can literally peel off, very nice. As always test a small area first.

Mitch

Posted on 9 years ago
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Be very careful here. Mind Blowi

www.macdrums.com
Posted on 9 years ago
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Hmmmm

Interested in hearing a plausable solution to this pickle.

I have a nice RK with a spot on it where someone painted a stenciled digit right next to the badge of all places. I haven't had the kahones to try anything yet as the wrapped finish is exceptionally rare.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Gray paint over green sparkle wrap?!?!?!?

Some people!!

Good luck with that! We certainly are blessed with this forum for advice for you! In addition to this thread, sure this is also discussed in other archived threads.

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 9 years ago
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If it were me I would start with some of that environmentally friendly citrus stripper. Spray it on and soon as the paint starts to crinkle and bubble, get it off. I have also heard of guys using a graffiti remover.


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 9 years ago
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First get the paint tested so you know what you are trying to remove.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 9 years ago
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I've used paint stripper before. They have a version that is spray on. Can do a small section at a time. Always had good results and it only reacts with the paint. Shouldn't damage the wrap underneath in any way.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 9 years ago
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Like Jeff mentioned, try Graffitti Remover in a rattle can...Spray on lightly, let sit for a minute or so and wipe off...Multiple applications would be needed...Once all paint has been removed, follow up with Novus step 2 and then 1...

Cheers

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Posted on 9 years ago
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