Roundhouse Kit's metal frames how to paint?

[Anonymous]

I have several roundhouse 30' flat car kits and they have metal underbodies. They are bright and shiny.

What is the best way to give this shiny peice of metal a Black or dark color? I was thinking of floquil paints but wanted to hear your experiences and opinions first.

Thank you for your time.

Lee

[Anonymous]

I've built several of these beautiful models, and what I've done is to clean them in soap and water first, then I soak in alcohol to get all oils off completely. Let them air dry completely, generally 24 to 36 hours. Don't handle at all after cleaning. Pick them up with a coat hanger, bent so it can be hung from something and both side sprayed with ease. I've primed then sprayed with testers flat black, and I've also left off the primer and sprayed flat black. I've never noticed a differance. Once sprayed, let them dry for a week or until solvent smell is gone. You can now weather however you want. Good luck......Let me how they turn out.[:)][:)]

[Anonymous]

I wash in warm soapy water, rinse and let dry for as long as it takes to get them dry. Then I paint the color I want the cars to be. I touch up, when needed. Primers are good and do provide better adheasion. However, using the overall color as a primer works, also. People tend to get hung up in processes.

[Anonymous]

I use Water based paint, no primer. works great and you can handle it within a couple of hours. as for cleaning, i take a soft cloth and wipe off any oils or other debrees, never had a need to super clean.

Jay

[Budliner]

has enyone seen the bowser brass cars and are you suppose to paint them

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by BUDLINER

has enyone seen the bowser brass cars and are you suppose to paint them

Your call! However, I have to say I have yet to see an all brass car or loco on the prototype. I don't understand people's leaving brass pieces in their natural state. To me it's like leaving a model kit 3/4ths built, or leaving the last part off. However, to each his own. I understand that a paint job can be done poorly and therefore decrease the value of a brass piece.