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looking for Cadillac Green lacquer

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I'm looking for a supplier for Cadillac Green lacquer.

I came right out and asked Gretsch if they'd give me their paint code - I was not surprised that could not do that........thought I'd check with the source first haha.

My drum is being made in New York - I live in BC Canada. I can't just go get a sample off someones drum. In fact I've never seen the finish in real life - just photos.

I tried a high end auto shop paint store here but they said it would be impossible to match the paint without knowing the old codes.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Posted on 13 years ago
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The unfortunate thing is that "Cadillac Green" could mean anything. However, if it's really is a car colour, it's probably not that difficult to find it. The funniest thing is that Gibson and Fender used auto paints. Pellham Blue, Fiesta Red and Olympic White were all Dupont car colours, and they overlap with several different names. If it's unsuccessful finding a code, research what colours Cadillac was using during the time the Cadillac Green drum was produced.

What I am saying is that it's probably not as much of a needle in the haystack as it seems. Just wish I had a code for you.

Yeah- I'm THAT guy!!!

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Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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Hereis a shot of my Fibes Cadillac Green Laquer snare

[IMG]http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn87/Osakabop/drumsoro1975-img600x450-1258175752x.jpg[/IMG]

You know, Yamaha has an amazing green laquer finish in it`s catalog

Good luck with your project

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Posted on 13 years ago
#3
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Thanks guys.

I found what I'm looking for. I may be able to get something close to this.

Posted on 13 years ago
#4
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That's the one, man..... groovy !!

Kevin
Posted on 13 years ago
#5
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Gretsch is still making special edition Cadillac Green guitars, I am certain you could find one and scan the colour from the guitar.

Yeah- I'm THAT guy!!!

Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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Reranch sell Cadillac Green (not sure whether it is lacquer) :

http://reranchstore.stores.yahoo.net/cadillacgreen.html

Patrick

Posted on 13 years ago
#7
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Thanks guys - I'll pass the information on to the drum builder.

Posted on 13 years ago
#8
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reranch is great stuff. It will be nitrocellulose lacquer.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From olddrums

reranch is great stuff. It will be nitrocellulose lacquer.

2nd on ReRanch stuff!!!!

While the directions are guitar-centric, you can transfer a LOT of the knowledge to refinishing drums. Bill's a pretty good guy.

Yeah- I'm THAT guy!!!

Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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