Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

Hello again. In my search for used Simmons drums, I've discovered a bunch of 
scratched up and/or discolored trigger pads and very few mint condition trigger 
pads. Does anyone have any input as far as repainting these drums? Might I be able 
to dismantle the trigger, tape off the logo, and use a glossy spray paint to make a 
yellow'ish drum white again? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

I repainted my black triggers to match my blue drum set.  If the 
logos are stickers I would remove them with a razor blade then 
replace them with a little glue.  If they are the SDS 9 type I would 
paint over the plastic and go back and repaint the logo so you get 
good coverage with the new color.

I just used a high gloss color spray paint (8 coats with light 
sanding between) then a clear high gloss spray (6 coats).  They are 
beautiful.  

It really isn't to hard to take the drums apart.  Pull the rubber 
carefully from the side out just far enough to get to the staple.  
Remove the staple (one on each side) and lift the cover off.  You 
may have to remove the mounting screw depending on which pad you 
have.  Then unscrew the jack for the cable and you have just the 
plastic cover.

When I put the drums back together I cut a piece of foam carpet 
padding to fit just inside the cover.  This has helped a lot with 
the noise from hitting the pads.  When I put the cover back on I did 
not staple them.  They stay on just fine.

Hope this helps,  Yes I can be long winded.