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Best Paint for Live Steam Engines
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:00 pm
by Jonnyb
I have finally got some etch primer (decent stuff) for my project (a collins pixie).
The body work is ready for a repaint but I can't find a dark red/maroon enamel spray (like the roundhouse colour).
Can anyone recomend a particular make or any idea where to get it from.
Help would be appreciated
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:55 pm
by andysleigh
i would jsut use a halfords spray
its acrylic, but its very good.
Roundhouse use powde coating paint, bit different to normal paint.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:13 pm
by Jonnyb
Being an externally meths fired engine i didnt think it would be up to the job.
Might be worth a go though.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:16 pm
by andysleigh
Jonnyb wrote:Being an externally meths fired engine i didnt think it would be up to the job.
Might be worth a go though.
are you going to paint the boiler a colour? or black,
acrylic will be ok on the bodywork, heatproof black (engine or exaust black) for boiler.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:10 pm
by Jonnyb
Ive got the paint to the boiler (exhaust paint).
Thanks for the help, another trip to halfrauds i think
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:19 pm
by Sir haydn
halfords paint on an externally fired loco will blacken! the heat will react with the pigment causing it to darken in areas greatly affected by the heat. your best bet is phoenix precision paints. these are spray enamels/single pack and 2 pack paints.
Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:22 pm
by Jonnyb
Thanks ill have a look