Where to find small diameter alder dowels and obscure paint colors...

[dbhost]

I have a project I am working on that requires some odd supplies... Specifically 1/8" alder, or at least alder compatible dowel stock, and an obscure paint. Notably 1959 Oldsmobile "Burgundy Mist Metallic"... HOWEVER, I need the paint in a modern poly formulation instead of the 1950s lacquer...

Can anyone point me to sources for these supplies?

I am doing a customization project on a cheap bass guitar, and I managed to foul the finish on the back, and I would like to color match the head stock to the body...

The instrument in question, with the first addition shown...



It's a 2015 Squier by Fender Affinity Series Jazz Bass, my upgrades are in progress, and they are...

1. Full Shielding job
2. Upgraded Seymour Duncan Designed pickups.
3. CTS Potentiometers, capacitor, and Switchcraft jack.
4. Fender High Mass bridge with brass saddles.
5. Tortoise shell pick guard
6. Color matched headstock.
7. Custom replacement headstock decal.
8. Beer bottle flip cap gasket strap locks.

The replacement head stock decal is shown. I forgot to add the Affinity Series logo. I am trying to make it obvious this is a Squier, not a USA Fender, I don't want anyone thinking I am trying to rip a potential buyer down the road off... Might have to order an Affinity Series decal to keep it right... I did upgrade from the original "J Bass" decal to a more proper "Jazz Bass" decal, but that's about it...

[Cochese]

For the dowel, you could always take a bigger dowel down with a blade (jigsaw, hacksaw), and a 1/8" hole and a drill. That narrow though, I can't guarantee it will work perfectly.

For your paint, would wall paint work?

http://curtisnovak.com/restorations/...undyMist.shtml

[woodturner]

I have a project I am working on that requires some odd supplies... Specifically 1/8" alder, or at least alder compatible dowel stock, and an obscure paint. Notably 1959 Oldsmobile "Burgundy Mist Metallic"... HOWEVER, I need the paint in a modern poly formulation instead of the 1950s lacquer...

Can anyone point me to sources for these supplies?

Any auto paint shop should be able to prepare the color for you, and should already have the standard formula for essentially any automotive paint. They should also be able to prepare it with any paint base, at least that is used on cars. They should be able to mix an enamel for example, which might be a good option.

Try a hobby shop for the dowels, or just make your own. Cut square blanks, then drill holes in a steel plate of progressively smaller sizes down to the 1/8". Push the dowel through the largest hole, then the next largest hole, and so on until you get it down to the 1/8" size you need.

[dbhost]

Paint has to be metallic with a clear. I can do the clear afterwards, I just need a color match with a metallic finish...

[cwsmith]

Regarding your paint info request, I think almost any good auto-finish supply store should be able to help you out. Year's ago I bought some paint for the motorcycle I had back then and more recently for some touch-up on my 95' Miata. True that both of these vehicles were much newer than what you may have, but the store I made my purchases from mixed the color, and since they didn't have a record of the motorcycle, they matched the fender.

Here in our area, there is one store that I know of that is simply 'auto finish' supplies (there may be more). I would think that they would be able to either look-up or scan-match almost anything.

CWS

[dbhost]

Regarding your paint info request, I think almost any good auto-finish supply store should be able to help you out. Year's ago I bought some paint for the motorcycle I had back then and more recently for some touch-up on my 95' Miata. True that both of these vehicles were much newer than what you may have, but the store I made my purchases from mixed the color, and since they didn't have a record of the motorcycle, they matched the fender.

Here in our area, there is one store that I know of that is simply 'auto finish' supplies (there may be more). I would think that they would be able to either look-up or scan-match almost anything.

CWS

The paint color formula is from a 1959 Oldsmobile. The actual item is a 2015 Squier by Fender Jazz Bass... I managed to screw up the finish working on it... Honestly, there appears to be no primer under the color coat... Chinese production yay...