Hollywood Jim
Platinum Member
Thank you.You did a beautiful job on these, Jim. And it pretty much solves the problem of having to match wraps! What was your exact process?
Pretty easy process. Removed the wrap. Actually while removing the wrap I damaged the mahogany outer veneer in a few spots. (This was perfect for the relic look). Sand off any remaining glue. Plug the holes for the tom mount and spurs. (I installed new modern spurs) Add a few scratches and dings. Use thinned black acrylic paint on a rag. Use very thin black paint and use very little of it. Darken where the lugs go, near where the hoops go and darken the scratches. Add a very very slight bit of thin red acrylic wash in places. Clear coat with semi gloss.
Repeat for all drum shells, let dry, reassemble and play. Buy the way I think these old Slingerland drums sound better without the wrap. A more open sound with more sustain.
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