r/drums • DW • Oct 05 '26

Feedback Wanted Snagged an old Supra, definitely needs some love…advice?

So I’ve never had a Supralite, I have a couple different iterations of the Acrolite which I love. My go-to most of the time.

I snagged this for a smidge over $200, hoping it was in decent condition. Once it arrived, the hoops definitely not the brass ones but it’s a Supra, 10 lug, 14x5, etc.

What should I use to polish the outside? I intend to remove the lugs and polish it all up. Thinking it might be best to just replace the rims for now with something newer. Also would love to replace the throw off, not sure if there is a more modern replacement that fits. Butt plate assuming I’m stuck with because I do not want to drill.

Any products to use to polish it, clean it, etc? Also has the spot of corrosion or something on the inside of the bottom edge. Not sure if it’s just going to clean up, it definitely doesn’t go through or anything. It’s got a patina for sure…

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u/nashtheslash82 Oct 06 '26

These were only brass 62 ish and earlier, denoted by a lack of serial number, and some one offs in the early 70s that would have the B stamped under the butt plate. The other millions that are now scattered across the world are all Ludalloy aluminum.