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re-painting a head Last viewed: 8 hours ago

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I want to paint the front head on my bass drum. Is there a "better" paint to use? Thanks,MME

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Posted on 13 years ago
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i'm about to, with a Krylon spray paint specially formulated for plastic, called "Fusion"

can't see why it wouldn't work; just waiting for a slightly warmer day so i can spray outdoors

Posted on 13 years ago
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From davezedlee

i'm about to, with a Krylon spray paint specially formulated for plastic, called "Fusion"can't see why it wouldn't work; just waiting for a slightly warmer day so i can spray outdoors

Yep...You want to see orange peel...

Cheers

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Well, it came out looking like a super-white Fibreskyn... I went for a super- thin coat, mostly just to clean up the cosmetics

No change in sound, but i'll have to see if it peels or flakes (although i sanded the previous coating with 240 silicate carbide paper)

Posted on 13 years ago
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i seem to remember a skin renew paint

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 13 years ago
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If I remember correctly, it was called Ruff Kote That was a discontiued item that I looked for a few years ago. I think that there was some EPA issue with it.

No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
Posted on 13 years ago
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yes like everything nader its for our own good most likely the drum head co. squashed it it worked great

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 13 years ago
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Check this out: http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=27

I tested this on an old head and it looks good (bright white). Feels like a new coated head.

- Tim

Posted on 13 years ago
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From leedybdp

If I remember correctly, it was called Ruff Kote That was a discontiued item that I looked for a few years ago. I think that there was some EPA issue with it.

Yes, Ludwig put that product out years ago, I think it was discontinued around 1978 or so. Yes, the EPA had issues with it, which is why Ludwig dropped it. It was good stuff.

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