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White paint inside old Ludwigs

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I'm in the middle of restoring a 1965, Ludwig Club Date kit.

The insides of the shells are painted white.

There are a few spots that need touching up.

Does anybody out there know what kind of paint I can use that will match what's already there?

Posted on 13 years ago
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See: http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/painting_shell_interiors.html

If you're just touching up, not totally repainting, the color listed in the link may not match due to the age of the paint in your drum. You may have to go to Lowes or Home Depot, get a butch of "white" paint sample chips that look close, hold each one next to the paint you're trying to touch up until you find a match, then get a quart mixed.

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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I recommend that you leave them as-is, even if the missing paint is extensive

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Posted on 13 years ago
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02-13-2011, 11:31 PM

jfra545365

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Re: White paint inside old Ludwigs

I recommend that you leave them as-is, even if the missing paint is extensive

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Man you can touch it up .Not real heavy but a light mist spray to it...so it will cover up every thing ...

Posted on 13 years ago
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Benjamin Moore semi gloss Aquaglow white #333 01 this will match ludwig resocoat white paint.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 13 years ago
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From jfra545365

I recommend that you leave them as-is, even if the missing paint is extensive

I agree. They're only original once. And if you repaint the insides, you won't get to experience "Old Drum Smell" when you change the heads. I wish they made an air freshener that smelled like that.

Posted on 13 years ago
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