Refinishing my drums

I came here to youtube for guidance when i began to consider refinishing my drums, but there was nothing there for me! I'm like a neglected child!

And so, I thought i'd be a better father then youtube, and put my video up, so other folks could watch it! Cool man, Grow your brain.

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Fleet Foxes : White Winter Hymnal
Mindless Self indulgence : J

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[boardwalkrules]

Where did you get your drum air vents from ? and what do the air vents actually do ? i mean can you just leave the hole there and it will sound the same? cheers man

[JoesRedGuitar]

I could be mistaken, but I believe the actual metal pieces in the air wholes are cosmetic. I doubt it'd change the sound if you were to skip replacing them, but I wouldn't for the reason of it just looking kind of strange in my opinion.

[supdenfoosukka]

thank you, my bass drum was rediculously wrinkled and sun damaged I was wondering if removing that plastic wrap stuff would be safe

[JoesRedGuitar]

Hopefully the wood underneath is in good condition

[wcvj91608]

wat can i use so polish my cymbals but not mess up the logo? like any house hold product in particular or would i need to go out and buy one from guitar center?

[JoesRedGuitar]

I've never heard of any kind of polish damaging a cymbal, but I'm not sure. I own cymbal polish so i've never used other kinds, but I dont think there would be a problem.

[briobajista]

Are that drums Jinbao or simillar? Low cost drums, I mean. My drums are Jinbao, and I'm thinking about removing the covers and paint the wood directly, in a simillar way of yours.

[PirateTravisJohnson1]

@beAllbugger

I agree alot with that statement. This was a shit job. Spreading shit on shit makes shit.

[ivarslogins87]

man, ur funny! :D

i did learn a few things - to do and not to do.. but, u got my respect just for trying - i aint got the balls yet to even try.. i have a set of an old pearl, its good wood so i dnt wanna ruin it!

learning in the process - it's a win-win really.

[PAGEN3]

should spray that finish on

[markgoslim45]

when i said i have like residue that feels like fuzz on the drum. idk what to do

[DrUmMeR941000]

@MatrioskaCigany ive worked with just wood and clear coat in general alot and ive found if u do what he says dont go crazy with putting it on the brush you should be fine

[drumsTedBrothers]

Great video! I refinished a drum kit that someone was throwing away. Almost the same kind you had with the black shell. Looks a lot better now. It's a good at home practice kit.

[MatrioskaCigany]

good video, i watched it 'cause it's funny. I Just painted my snare in quite the same way but with ways more steps. I'm thinking about refinish my entire drum kit, i used a spray to apply the lacque but it was not too good and it would be expensive for a hole kit. How hard is it to apply the clercoat with a brush? (i dont want brushmarks)

[beAllbugger]

@wiseshanks I remember those kits. It seems from memory those shells are made of pressboard (MDF) rather than wood ply. MDF looks like shit with stain on it, but would be okay if properly painted; or better yet, 'wrapped'.