Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

Hi all
Is it possible to paint the shell of a simmons pad ?  Has anyone 
done it ?  Can anyone tell me what type of paint to use ?  Do the 
pad heads separate from the shell easily ?  Reason for asking, is 
that I have acqured a set of pads which need some tlc, they are 
badly scratched.  I was thinking of separating the head from the 
shell (god knows hoe without breaking it), sanding down the shell, 
undercoating and then getting them re-sprayed professionally.  Any 
thoughts or ideas welcome.

Cheers,  Drew