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Touch up paint for Ludwig bass drum hoops

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I have a 1965 Ludwig super classic in black diamond pearl. The bass drum is 20 inch. The black diamond pearl wrap on the hoops is in good shape but the black paint could use some refreshing. Is there a specific type of black paint to be used for touching up the bass drum hoops?

Thanks

Posted on 9 years ago
#1
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Jim, I respray the whole hoop. I mask off the inlay with blue painters tape and sand the hoop to expose all the nicks and scuff up the paint, i will sometimes repair deep gouges with a good wood putty. I then spray with a sandable dark primer twice sanding lightly after each coat. I then recheck any flaws, address them and spray 2 coats of a gloss black. Don't remember what brand.

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Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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Sw all surface satin black great match

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 9 years ago
#3
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Yep.

Satin or semi-gloss black is the trick.

Brand is not that important since it is not for outdoor exposure. Krylon or whatever you find at the store will work great.

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Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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On hoops that are in overall nice shape and just have a few spots missing paint, I use sharpie black permanent markers to fill in the areas. I do this to keep the hoops as close to original as I can.

Mike

Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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From mlayton

On hoops that are in overall nice shape and just have a few spots missing paint, I use sharpie black permanent markers to fill in the areas. I do this to keep the hoops as close to original as I can. Mike

Good tip from a pro!


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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Thanks All for the great advice.

Posted on 9 years ago
#7
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Whether you spray or just touch up with an artist brush, black semi-gloss is the way to go.

Full-on "gloss" will stand out as too glossy.

-Erik
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Early '70's Slingerland New Rock #50 in blue agate (20-16-13-12)
Late '50's WFL Swingster/Barrett Deems in black/gold Duco
'70's Slingerland Gene Krupa Sound King COB
'76 Ludwig Supraphonic
early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
'80's Ludwig Rocker II 6 1/2" snare
Rogers Supreme Big "R" hi hat
Posted on 9 years ago
#8
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Semi gloss. Thanks

Posted on 9 years ago
#9
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Actually the satin all surface enamel from sw is a closer match the sheen us just right

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 9 years ago
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