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Drum Restoration
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Created: 08/25/2012
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#8 09/12/2012 12:33:33
How do I clean up the old finish of my 1961 Ludwigs? The finish (Champagne Sparkle) is old and yellowed, I want to retain the original finish but buff it out. Thanks!

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13" 1961 Ludwig Tom
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09/12/2012

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