What Do You Do to Provide Quality?

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Before you buy from anyone, here are some important questions to ask:

Does your drum wrap shrink?

Our answer:
No. We no longer sell that type of drum wrap. We were one of the first distributors to break away from the drum material with the "5% shrink factor". This type of material was the standard for many years for pearl finishes.

Years ago, it came to our attention that many people had less that pleasing results with that form of product. So, years ago, we began seeking a non-shrinking type of plastic. Today's general break-away (even by our competitors) is in part, due to our actions in the past, to choose a more stable composite plastic.
Are your solid and pearl finishes 30 mil thick?

Our answer:
Yes. We have our solids and pearl drum wraps manufactured to 30 mil (30/1000 of an inch) because they look better on the drum (no rippling effect) and last much longer than thinner wraps sold by others. You will find other companies selling wraps that are between 3 to 26 mil in thickness. Even at 26 mil, may not seem like much of a difference, but it is enough of a difference that our customers notice and believe it is well worth getting.
Note: Our White Pearl Special wrap is an exception to this. It is less than 30 mil thick.
Do you sell thin film (that goes over existing wrap), laminated paper, or wrap seconds?

Our answer:
No, No, No.
We do not sell any ultra thin films that go over existing wrap. This product may initially look good to some, but soon after (rather quickly) take on a cheap look, that is easily scratched, marred, and that exposes the problems of the orginal wrap. Also, it ususally does not go on the shell very well, and most of the time, it doesn't even have a clear-peel-off protective top- so the finish is easily scratched when trying to finish the job.

Also we do not offer computer generated images, which many times, is ready laminated paper- paper that is print on, by a large scale printer, then laminated. This product has a short life and doesn't withstand much wear and tear.

And also, we do not sell sub-standard, and flawed drum wrap called "seconds". The issue with this level of quality: marred finishes, sparse particles, distorted or irregular patterns, sparse color fragments, dirt in the finish, etc.

In all three of these products (thin film, laminated paper, and wrap seconds), rarely (if ever) are people told these important negative details. This is sad because the end user is usually stuck with the product, and unhappy with the experience.
Do you have a working knowledge of plastic compounds and associated manufacturing processes?

Our answer:
Yes. We have worked with the manufacturers to understand and improve upon our wraps that are made of polypropylene, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Mylar, styrene, poly chloride vinyl (PVC), and other compounds. Together, we and the manufacturers are continually seeking ways to improve our products to give you even more favorable results.
How long have you dealt with the manufactures of your drum wrap?

Our answer:
Over 20 years we have built long-standing and close relationships with manufactures that supply our drum wrap. This helps us obtain and develop products that are of a higher quality than many wraps you see on the market today. Through those relationships, we have a good understanding of the plastic industry; which combined with many years of customer experiences, we have an edge that is of great benefit to you. We are not here just to make a "buck", but to help you be successful and happy with our products, even for years to come.
Do your hi-gloss solid color drum wraps have any special properties?

Our answer:
Yes. Our hi-gloss solid colors are a multi-layered product made in the United States. They are made to our specifications to produce a drum wrap that has a professional grade thickness of 30 mil.
Also, on top of the material is a peal-off-protective-film for added protection while you're applying the wrap to the drum shell. The bottom line for our solid color wraps is that we deliver a high grade vinyl that fights color fading, has a deeper look, richer color, has increased durability, lasts longer and has a ripple free appearance.
Does the chrome drum wrap that you sell look just like a bathroom mirror?

Our answer:
Yes. In a cooperative effort, we have worked with our supplier to use a 100% Mylar reflective film (material used for a very high grade reflection), combined with a clear coat on top of the Mylar (added protection against scratching), plus a protective, peal-off-film on the top. Our mirror chrome also comes with an ABS backing (for durability) that makes it the best quality mirror chrome drum wrap found anywhere.
Do you have a multi-stage inspection process before shipping?

Our answer:
Yes. We use a three stage, factory line approach to the production of your order. As each step is completed, that worker performs an inspection check, and a re-check is done by the worker at the next step. This promotes quality and accuracy in the completion of your order.
Do you have a quality standard for the material that you sell?

Our answer:
Yes. Most businesses you ask this question, will probably not know what you are talking about. However, if you think about it, the quality of the wrap is what you are buying.

We have a high standard of what we will sell, and what we will reject – even if we have to throw it away (which we have done several times in the past). We have rejected entire shipments from factories because the material was not up to our standards. Even though we are working with the best factories for drum wrap, still, once in awhile, products are sent to us that we reject.

Most people do not understand that all sheets of wrap are not created equal. We understand that human error is a part of the manufacturing process. But, because we buy in large quantities and work closely with four different drum wrap manufacturers, this makes returning wrap material easier – delivering a higher quality product to you. Not only are all sheets not created the same, but sometimes different lots/batches are not the same. Because we have been carefully examining wrap for many years, we are more selective about what we accept. This benefits our customers in getting a higher quality wrap.

We have a reputation with the factories we deal with of being very "picky" about quality. In the past, a factory representative told us, "We have made the material, but I know you will just send it back" (meaning – it's not up to your standards). Keep in mind that this was a batch made specifically for Jammin Sam. And of course, we waited for the next batch of material, even though we were completely out of it. On one occasion, we waited ten months to get a quality batch of material that we were out of. We do not like to be out of stock on anything, but we will not sell sub-standard materials. When it goes out of here under our name, we want nothing but your satisfaction when you receive our wrap and place it on your drums. Sadly, some of our competitors just pass to you whatever they get, without much of a quality check. So, asking, "Do you have a quality standard?", is a very important question is ask.

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