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Hi,

I was wanting to bring this up a long time ago but I never had the chance then. I have 5 Simmons SDS9 tom pads and the concern I noticed with the SDS9 tom and snare pads was that the rims are not colorfast - they fade to white over the years.

What I am needing help with is what the best and quickest way to restore the original color of the rims. I know how to take the pads apart because I have done it before. I don't want to use any paint, including spray paints containing any solvents as for they will eat the rims away because they are plastic. I don't like to try painting with paintbrushes because the paint job would look really awful. Are there any spray paints that are acrylic based and solvent free I can use to avoid any damages to the rims or must I get a can of acrylic paint and a Wagner power painter to do the job. Can anybody help me?

Regards,

Dean S. Rumsey