Should I use spray can or paint brush?

Garyincanada · 9th October 2009

MY FIRST KIT RESTORE PROJECT - And first paint job for kit drums.
I need some help here:

I'm refinishing a couple of 20 inch Gretsch bass drum hoops.
I'm going with the Black Gloss Niro Cellulose lacquer that was on there originally.........or at least that's what Gretsch uses today. It looks nice against the Gold Sparkle inlay.

I can order it in a spray can OR in a can of paint and apply it with a paint brush etc.

Will I get a good job using the spray can if I'm careful or should I go with the paint brush method??

Garyincanada · 9th October 2009

GOT MY ANSWER:

I got a reply from a Gretsch historian and a well known drum builder/designer and both said Spray Can is the way to go for this job.

Here it is after painting - it worked fine....the ole "rattle-can"

joeq · 10th October 2009

you can also buy or rent a pro paint gun.

This will give you more options on the types of paint and finishes you can use.

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Garyincanada Gear Head Joined: Aug 2009 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND BC CANADA Posts: 35 Thread Starter	Should I use spray can or paint brush? MY FIRST KIT RESTORE PROJECT - And first paint job for kit drums. I need some help here: I'm refinishing a couple of 20 inch Gretsch bass drum hoops. I'm going with the Black Gloss Niro Cellulose lacquer that was on there originally.........or at least that's what Gretsch uses today. It looks nice against the Gold Sparkle inlay. I can order it in a spray can OR in a can of paint and apply it with a paint brush etc. Will I get a good job using the spray can if I'm careful or should I go with the paint brush method?? __________________

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Garyincanada Gear Head Joined: Aug 2009 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND BC CANADA Posts: 35 Thread Starter	Spray can GOT MY ANSWER: I got a reply from a Gretsch historian and a well known drum builder/designer and both said Spray Can is the way to go for this job. Here it is after painting - it worked fine....the ole "rattle-can" Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Garyincanada; 22nd October 2009 at 08:16 AM.. Reason: added finished sprayed hoop

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joeq Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 9,908	you can also buy or rent a pro paint gun. This will give you more options on the types of paint and finishes you can use. __________________ . “What you ask about is music. What you like is sound. Now music and sound are akin, but they are not the same.” — Confucius

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