I've never wrapped any drums, but I did sand and paint one of my original kits years ago.It turned out pretty amazing! I need to redo that kit again. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to repaint it, or possibly wrap it with a Carbon Fiber Car wrap??? I picked up a 4 piece kit for $20, so I could remove the old beat up wrap, and re-wrap it for practice. And then once I learn how to do it properly, I will give the set to a kid, or a beginner drummer!! Anyway, I've been doing handyman stuff my whole life, so I'm hoping that I can do this?? I enjoy taking drums that have been neglected, and restoring them, even if it's just cleaning, polishing up the hoops, and putting new heads on and making it sound awesome!! Thanks for the video, and get those hoops shinier on that kit!! Lol!
me too. I just tried, how it looks like - and then I kept it, because it looks kinda cool. Just mate black and chrome. This set is just used in the practise room. For live, I use an aluminium snare - not wrapped ;o)
Hi, thanx for sharing your design process. How did you wrap the rings of the base drum. I mean the rings which span the drumheads - I guess these are called drum tension hoopes - one at the front and one ring at the back. They seem to be the most difficult part. Mine do not have any metall and are plain wood.
Hi Sebastian, right, the ring is a bit tricky. I took several pieces (i.e. 10cm)and just overlapped them. You won`t see the overlapping so much and it sticks even to bare wood. No problem. Cut it at the back side, where it push against the head. It can stay blank there because you don`t see it. I hope, I could help ?!
In my opinion, no. But even if there would be a bit of influence, the drum head, the tuning and the kind of playing (sticks, volume/loudness in the groove or fill) makes >95% of the deal. Again, this is my opinion. Since my drums are wrapped, I have much more fun to play, because they have the color I wanted. If once my taste will change, I will change the wrap again ;o) By the way, the snare, wrapped in this video, is just used with my second set (also wrapped) in the other band practise room. The brass was in a quite bad condition. Now it looks beautiful. I like a quite dry sound of the set. If you like an open sound, the influence of a thicker layer of wrap (additional to the original) could end in a bit less of vibration of the tom-wood-material ??! ...but what it means in consequence ? ... may be a more damped sound, less tone ? The original wrap is much thicker than the added wrap. I assume, there shouldn`t be an noticable sound-influence at all.
War das Set lackiert oder foliert?? Habe ein seiden mattes finish und würde es gerne folieren, habe aber sorge wegen dem Lack, wenn ich die Folie in 4-5 Jahren mal wechseln sollte…
just demount everything beforehand and have enough pressure with your palm (palm has the best sensitivity...to my guess). The slightly move forward ....
the set still sounds great... I don`t think, there is a negative influence - but I like a dry sound and thus it may be different for "singing" toms or bass drum. My opinion: The sound of the drum is more depending on the drum head, tuning - and how you play it. This set, Tama Superstar has cast rims. The tuning is very easy and the contact area of the wood shell is still the same. The new surface might have a kind of a damping effect, which I never noticed because the heads have dampers, too ;o)
@@k.w.rainer Amazing! Thank you for your response. I just bought a huge sheet of epoxy black carbon fiber vinyl from vvivid and I'm wrapping my drumset. This video is going to come in handy!
Made it last weekend and I recommend to leave the original wrap on the shell. Because car foil is much thinner than drum foil and if you have any bumps they will press through the car foil. Anyway, if your drum foil is already too damaged, you will have the same trouble.
@@stkk7186 Any issue with bubbling when tightening down the lugs? Was your original wrap glued on all the way around or just at the seams? From what I've heard, it's fine to use car vinyl wrap over the original drum wrap if it was originally glued all the way around. If it's only glued at the seams, then I've heard it doesn't work right. But regardless of the original wrap method, they say auto wrap can bubble when tightening down the lugs. Did you have that issue?
@@LS67NOVA No, I did not experience that issue. But now after a few months I can tell that the foil I used was pretty unforgivable. I have several wrinkles due to thermal movement that I mostly could get rid by using a hair dryer. Also the foil set itself a bit down so smaller scratches and marks are now visible. This is an issue I can't fix. Maybe it's also good to know that I used a frosted finish. I guess a glossy finish could be a bit more forgiving.
@@stkk7186 okay thank you for the reply. I'm looking at using the new 2080 series in a glossy metallic black so I'm wondering if some of those issues might be alleviated with the newer version.
just the beginning is important, that`s why first I turn the drum without sticking. Then it is quite easy. If it doesn`t fit after some centimeters, you should start from the beginning. I would say it is not hard to to it. Just take your time and listen go good music ;o)
the brass was pickled and not really nice....anyway, I took away the foil two years later and sold a complete drum set with it. The complete set`s wrapping was just a trial how it looks like without the gold color (Batman style). I still have my aluminum snare, which I prefer over the brass one since I prefer the funky style. For me, one snare drum is enough today. Anyway, I understand your comment 😀
I've never wrapped any drums, but I did sand and paint one of my original kits years ago.It turned out pretty amazing! I need to redo that kit again. I'm still trying to decide if I'm going to repaint it, or possibly wrap it with a Carbon Fiber Car wrap??? I picked up a 4 piece kit for $20, so I could remove the old beat up wrap, and re-wrap it for practice. And then once I learn how to do it properly, I will give the set to a kid, or a beginner drummer!! Anyway, I've been doing handyman stuff my whole life, so I'm hoping that I can do this?? I enjoy taking drums that have been neglected, and restoring them, even if it's just cleaning, polishing up the hoops, and putting new heads on and making it sound awesome!! Thanks for the video, and get those hoops shinier on that kit!! Lol!
I would have kept the brass snare
me too. I just tried, how it looks like - and then I kept it, because it looks kinda cool. Just mate black and chrome. This set is just used in the practise room. For live, I use an aluminium snare - not wrapped ;o)
Me too it looked much better before it was wrapped.
Same here.
Good work! But i felt the pain when you used that cutter knife on the brass shell of that snare ......
I would have kept the brass like it was and put on some antique bronze hardware.
;o)
Und, wie schaut die Qualität nach nen paar Jahren aus. Klebt die Folie noch...? Tolle, kostengünstige Idee. Prima.
I like that, they look good!
Yes, absolutely durable. It looks the same after years .
Hi, thanx for sharing your design process.
How did you wrap the rings of the base drum. I mean the rings which span the drumheads - I guess these are called drum tension hoopes - one at the front and one ring at the back. They seem to be the most difficult part. Mine do not have any metall and are plain wood.
Hi Sebastian, right, the ring is a bit tricky. I took several pieces (i.e. 10cm)and just overlapped them. You won`t see the overlapping so much and it sticks even to bare wood. No problem. Cut it at the back side, where it push against the head. It can stay blank there because you don`t see it. I hope, I could help ?!
Dude for the edges, you should have payed the drums on their side and fix the blade with the desired height.
Did it affect the sound any? I’m thinking about doing this
In my opinion, no. But even if there would be a bit of influence, the drum head, the tuning and the kind of playing (sticks, volume/loudness in the groove or fill) makes >95% of the deal. Again, this is my opinion. Since my drums are wrapped, I have much more fun to play, because they have the color I wanted. If once my taste will change, I will change the wrap again ;o)
By the way, the snare, wrapped in this video, is just used with my second set (also wrapped) in the other band practise room. The brass was in a quite bad condition. Now it looks beautiful. I like a quite dry sound of the set. If you like an open sound, the influence of a thicker layer of wrap (additional to the original) could end in a bit less of vibration of the tom-wood-material ??! ...but what it means in consequence ? ... may be a more damped sound, less tone ? The original wrap is much thicker than the added wrap. I assume, there shouldn`t be an noticable sound-influence at all.
War das Set lackiert oder foliert?? Habe ein seiden mattes finish und würde es gerne folieren, habe aber sorge wegen dem Lack, wenn ich die Folie in 4-5 Jahren mal wechseln sollte…
Why did you choose not to use a heat gun?!?
I have read that many of these wraps are gas permeable materials, so it is easy to get air bubbles out. Is that true in your experience?
Yes, it is easy to get air bubbles out. Just use a -not to hard- tool, like a rubber, or your hands.
How did you avoid all the air bubbles, especially around logos?
just demount everything beforehand and have enough pressure with your palm (palm has the best sensitivity...to my guess). The slightly move forward ....
or fingers ;o)
@@groovet1135 logos killed me, I need to take them down to, and vent hole, but Im nota gonna take that out
Does this change the sound?
the set still sounds great... I don`t think, there is a negative influence - but I like a dry sound and thus it may be different for "singing" toms or bass drum.
My opinion: The sound of the drum is more depending on the drum head, tuning - and how you play it. This set, Tama Superstar has cast rims. The tuning is very easy and the contact area of the wood shell is still the same. The new surface might have a kind of a damping effect, which I never noticed because the heads have dampers, too ;o)
How's it holding up? Looks great!
Hi, it is holding perfect. There is no optical damage even after several gigs and carrying the toms without a case.💪
@@k.w.rainer Amazing! Thank you for your response. I just bought a huge sheet of epoxy black carbon fiber vinyl from vvivid and I'm wrapping my drumset. This video is going to come in handy!
Hi, do you recomend taking of the original wrap? Or just set the new one over it?
I have left mine on for a smoother installation. Also it makes it easier to remove and reapply new wrap down the road.
Made it last weekend and I recommend to leave the original wrap on the shell. Because car foil is much thinner than drum foil and if you have any bumps they will press through the car foil.
Anyway, if your drum foil is already too damaged, you will have the same trouble.
@@stkk7186 Any issue with bubbling when tightening down the lugs? Was your original wrap glued on all the way around or just at the seams? From what I've heard, it's fine to use car vinyl wrap over the original drum wrap if it was originally glued all the way around. If it's only glued at the seams, then I've heard it doesn't work right. But regardless of the original wrap method, they say auto wrap can bubble when tightening down the lugs. Did you have that issue?
@@LS67NOVA No, I did not experience that issue. But now after a few months I can tell that the foil I used was pretty unforgivable. I have several wrinkles due to thermal movement that I mostly could get rid by using a hair dryer. Also the foil set itself a bit down so smaller scratches and marks are now visible. This is an issue I can't fix. Maybe it's also good to know that I used a frosted finish. I guess a glossy finish could be a bit more forgiving.
@@stkk7186 okay thank you for the reply. I'm looking at using the new 2080 series in a glossy metallic black so I'm wondering if some of those issues might be alleviated with the newer version.
How much did it cost?
Hi. 2.0m x 1.52m 3M Scotchprint 1080 M12 Black Mate Car Wrap => 83.- USD
I would have cut the vinyl to the correct size depth first, instead of leaving a chance to scratch or gouge the drum.
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How hard was it to match the seems up?
just the beginning is important, that`s why first I turn the drum without sticking. Then it is quite easy. If it doesn`t fit after some centimeters, you should start from the beginning. I would say it is not hard to to it. Just take your time and listen go good music ;o)
Jan Urbanc thanks wish me luck. Going to try this on an old snare I have.
What type of wrapping are you using
It is a 3M car wrap i.e. 1080 series
don't take off the original wrap....
Hi, would a 5ft x 10ft roll be enough to cover a standard 5 pc kit?
It is not difficult to measure the drums yourself. Cheers! ♫♪♫
Why cover the brass snare? Dupid.
the brass was pickled and not really nice....anyway, I took away the foil two years later and sold a complete drum set with it. The complete set`s wrapping was just a trial how it looks like without the gold color (Batman style). I still have my aluminum snare, which I prefer over the brass one since I prefer the funky style.
For me, one snare drum is enough today.
Anyway, I understand your comment 😀