I think you might have to hit up an automotive painter for that or just a really good experienced painter that does a lot of custom spray work. I tried it once and it was a failure, the guy I did them for sold them they were so bad and I've felt bad ever since. I would sure like to make it up to him somehow.

Thanks Jeff. My search will begin this week. From what I've read, the paint they use to shoot cars should work, correct? Straight paint, no clear coat?

Dan - Go to any auto shop that does 'custom painting.' They'll know how to properly prep, lay down the colors, do fades and clear-coat them. I wish I could do it for you, it would be a fun project, but one I would never take on with 'somebody else's' drums. Custom auto painters... that's the ticket.

John

I say a single stage should do it or even enamel it's technique here not necessarily material