Painting Brass

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dand200

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania
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Painting Brass

Posted by dand200 on Saturday, May 22, 2004 1:22 PM

I just purchased a few parts in order to start "super detailing" my rolling stock. Some of the parts I purchased are brass. I was wondering if there was anything special I needed to know before I attempt to paint these parts, such as surface preparations or particular types of paints that should or shouldn't be used. If anyone could share their expertise or hard lessons learned it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, dan

nfmisso

Member since
December 2001
From: San Jose, California
3,154 posts

Posted by nfmisso on Saturday, May 22, 2004 4:49 PM

Dan;

clean them in 91% isopropyl alcohol - just like plastic, keep your fingers off them - just like plastic, spray on a light coat of primer, let dry 24 to 48 hours, then treat like plastic.

Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California

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