I have written long step-by-step tutorials on how to do a DUCO finish. Check through the archive searching for 'DUCO.' One of the -many times- I have explained the procedure will come up for you.

It's easy, all you need is the paint and a an old turntable, or lazy Susan set-up to do the job. If you need additional help along the way, pm me. It's all there in the archives, use the sites' Search feature.

John

Thanks Purdie.

I read through the tuts, and am actually looking to hire someone to do the job.

This will be paired up with one of my old kits.

I know a guy who builds guitars, basses, violins... big shop, they just got a spray booth. He likes neat stuff. Meticulous. I can't imagine him not being able to do it, even though I doubt he's ever done it.

The place is called Objekt Lab.

Thanks, John. Perfect timing. I'm getting ready to spray the snare from that 50's Rogers Blue/Silver Duco kit I picked up. The shell is primed and ready for the silver then blue. I actually found some spray cans that come very close to matching the dark blue and faded silver on the rest of the kit. I'll post pictures to my thread.

Now I need to find an old record player. :)

We'd like to see pictures howdo3313!

-Tim

Tim- Remember to lay down the lighter color -first- (central stripe,) then apply the dark color while the light color is still wet! That's the key to getting a good looking fade between the colors. If you have any questions before you start, pm me. I'll be glad to help you in any way I can.

John

I just finished my first try on the Purdie Shuffle Duco turntable machine, and it turned out OK. Not quite what I was hoping for, but not tragic either (at least not in my estimation!). I did it to match an old WFL snare, but I've grown to like the flaking finish on that so I ended up sealing it with a few coats of lacquer so no more of the old paint falls off.

The biggest problem was finding an old turntable. Seems like they are non existent, at least in thrift stores in San Diego County. Ended up driving 30 miles to get one off Craigslist.

Looks to me like you did a very good job!

agreed. that looks very nice!

mike

Looks like you nailed it to me too! Good job! DUCO is not an easy finish to do and you did great. The fade at the borders of the colors looks spot-on.

John