Originally Posted by
Ernesto Pediangco
Yes, what a mess ! This is why I dont refinish Asian made Congas anymore, For the time & effort, the same value money wise, could almost cover the cost of a new set of marked down congas. But...if Cuco is right, it is a fiberglass gel coat / clear coat. Fiber glass ~ means they used actual fiberglass fabric w/ resins etc. I believe its just a clear gel coat. Fliber glass fabric can & will blister up off of wood and then you will see the fabric rather than a clear coat. Gon Bops used to do this too, with & with out color gel coats. Are these Matadors really such a wonderfull wood grain that ist worth effort to reveal a clean restored wood, or can you appreciate just a clean color coat that fills & hides imperfections ? You may want to cut your losses & simplify this job. Its always a labor of LOVE when we restore drums. Good Luck then. Send pics of your progressive work !?
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