Paint question

DLX100# · 11-02-2009, 06:24 AM

Hi
Anyone who knows if it will have anything to say if its used acryl ( i think that is what they use today) carpaint on drums, instead of Polyurethane paint. I have a black GLX Pearl kit. If they had to use polyurethane paint it will cost me a lot more.
Thanks.

ruaslo · 11-02-2009, 06:57 PM

I'm a little confused. Is this what a bodyshop told you? Urethane is usually a single stage paint, meaning...spray it, bake it, its ready to go. Acrylic is usually a two stage paint, meaning base color, then clearcoat. Base/clears are always more expensive. Not really in material cost (they are about the same), but in labor. I always use base/clear because its a little more durable, but with straight black, like yours either way will work. I'm almost finished a set in Lilac pearl with heavy glitter thats base/clear. I plan on posting a step by step as soon as I'm finished.

Bob

3pearlkits · 11-02-2009, 09:00 PM

I used acrylic base with polyurethane clear on my '72 kit also...

DRUMBOO · 11-03-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruaslo

I'm a little confused. Is this what a bodyshop told you? Urethane is usually a single stage paint, meaning...spray it, bake it, its ready to go. Acrylic is usually a two stage paint, meaning base color, then clearcoat. Base/clears are always more expensive. Not really in material cost (they are about the same), but in labor. I always use base/clear because its a little more durable, but with straight black, like yours either way will work. I'm almost finished a set in Lilac pearl with heavy glitter thats base/clear. I plan on posting a step by step as soon as I'm finished.

Bob

looks killer .. did u spray that?

DLX100# · 11-03-2009, 02:31 AM

WOW that purple kit looks awesome!

Nice job!

What the bodyshop told me was that they dont have the polyurethane paint. So they have to get it just for me. Thats why it will cost me more.
If i get this right, it doesnt matter what type of paint ( acrylic or polyurethane) that i use on the GLX drums??
Thanks.

ruaslo · 11-03-2009, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRUMBOO

looks killer .. did u spray that?

Thanks guys! Yea I sprayed these. I manage a paint shop for a living and I paint at home for extra cash(have to support my drum buying habit). I've been painting for 21 years and have painted everything under the sun!
DLX100...save your money! The end result is all that will matter.

DLX100# · 11-03-2009, 05:54 AM

So it will not have anything to say on how the drums sound, if acrylic is used? Compared to polyurethane.

DRUMBOO · 11-03-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruaslo

Thanks guys! Yea I sprayed these. I manage a paint shop for a living and I paint at home for extra cash(have to support my drum buying habit). I've been painting for 21 years and have painted everything under the sun!
DLX100...save your money! The end result is all that will matter.

dude, that looks killer ... LOVE it .. and i´m not just saing this... i´m currently painting one of my old fiberglass kits which had all diff shell colors... i´ll post pics once it´s done .. make sure u´ll get some good pics when u finished your kit ok ?

How much would u charge for painting a kit in 24 12 16 18 ?

Jutt8 · 11-03-2009, 11:48 AM

Wow ruaslo that's something else. That lilac color and the colored flakes in there is really neat looking. Looks like your doing a helluva job. Can't wait to see those with hardware on them and all set up. What kind of shells are those?

Gord The Drummer · 11-03-2009, 12:52 PM

DLX: To answer your question.... No, the paint type on the outside of the shell should make no difference unless there are changes to the drum that occur.

I would recommend you get a base/clear two stage paint job done. It costs more, but lasts longer.

DLX100# · 11-03-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gord The Drummer

DLX: To answer your question.... No, the paint type on the outside of the shell should make no difference unless there are changes to the drum that occur.

I would recommend you get a base/clear two stage paint job done. It costs more, but lasts longer.

Thank you Gord.

But what do you mean with changes that occur?

Gord The Drummer · 11-03-2009, 01:35 PM

I'm not as familiar with Urethane paints, but I know some paints require special conditions to dry/cure properly, as well as absorbtion being different etc.

I imagine that ruaslo would be a better source for that info.

11-02-2009, 06:24 AM	#1
DLX100# Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 231	Paint question Hi Anyone who knows if it will have anything to say if its used acryl ( i think that is what they use today) carpaint on drums, instead of Polyurethane paint. I have a black GLX Pearl kit. If they had to use polyurethane paint it will cost me a lot more. Thanks.

11-02-2009, 09:00 PM	#3
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11-03-2009, 02:31 AM	#5
DLX100# Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 231	WOW that purple kit looks awesome! Nice job! What the bodyshop told me was that they dont have the polyurethane paint. So they have to get it just for me. Thats why it will cost me more. If i get this right, it doesnt matter what type of paint ( acrylic or polyurethane) that i use on the GLX drums?? Thanks. Last edited by DLX100#; 11-03-2009 at 02:43 AM.

11-03-2009, 05:54 AM	#7
DLX100# Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 231	So it will not have anything to say on how the drums sound, if acrylic is used? Compared to polyurethane. Last edited by DLX100#; 11-03-2009 at 06:59 AM.

11-03-2009, 11:48 AM	#9
Jutt8 Pearl Masters Drummer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,191	Wow ruaslo that's something else. That lilac color and the colored flakes in there is really neat looking. Looks like your doing a helluva job. Can't wait to see those with hardware on them and all set up. What kind of shells are those? __________________ Pearl Masters Premium Updated Pearl Masters Premium BRP-Natural Birch Masters Studio MBX Make Over-Emerald Mist www.myspace.com/jutt8 The Masters Army 16x16 Floor Tom ordered and being made

11-02-2009, 06:57 PM	#2
ruaslo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mantua NJ Posts: 43	I'm a little confused. Is this what a bodyshop told you? Urethane is usually a single stage paint, meaning...spray it, bake it, its ready to go. Acrylic is usually a two stage paint, meaning base color, then clearcoat. Base/clears are always more expensive. Not really in material cost (they are about the same), but in labor. I always use base/clear because its a little more durable, but with straight black, like yours either way will work. I'm almost finished a set in Lilac pearl with heavy glitter thats base/clear. I plan on posting a step by step as soon as I'm finished. Bob

11-03-2009, 12:52 PM	#10
Gord The Drummer Like a little Otter! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 4,474	DLX: To answer your question.... No, the paint type on the outside of the shell should make no difference unless there are changes to the drum that occur. I would recommend you get a base/clear two stage paint job done. It costs more, but lasts longer. __________________ -=Gord=- "Why do they call him Silent Bob anyways?"

11-03-2009, 01:35 PM	#12
Gord The Drummer Like a little Otter! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 4,474	I'm not as familiar with Urethane paints, but I know some paints require special conditions to dry/cure properly, as well as absorbtion being different etc. I imagine that ruaslo would be a better source for that info. __________________ -=Gord=- "Why do they call him Silent Bob anyways?"

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