Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "b3fever" <ludwigman@p...> wrote:

> 
> Hi Stu,
> My name is Rich, I reside near Pittsburgh, PA, USA.  You sound 
> English!  If you can purchase "Goo Gone" or a similar citrus based 
> cleaner, the gummy residue will safely lift off plastic surfaces.  
> Read the warnings on the label with regards to other surfaces 
> (lacquer, varnish, etc.)  This will become an important tool in your 
> cleaning arsenal.  Good luck, and keep in touch.
> 
> Rich

Hi Rich,
I am indeed English, but live not too far north from you (New Haven, CT). Thanks for the Goo 
Gone tip, I had thought of it, but wasn't sure if it was safe to use on plastics. Do you have any 
tips for cleaning the actual playing surfaces and the rubber sides of the pads? The old owner 
didn't dust them in God knows how long, and so far I've barely put a dent in the discoloration or 
the caked-on dirt.

Stu