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red over black or black over red

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Posted by kasskaboose on Friday, March 15, 2024 9:43 PM

Based on the thread title alone, I thought we were jumping a car, lol Yes

Yes, dark over light to cover up.

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Posted by gmpullman on Friday, March 15, 2024 9:34 PM

fisker4jc
BTW with the demsie of Scalecoat what can I use as thinner instead of their product?

I've used Xylene to thin Scalecoat 1 and 2. Regular lacquer thinner doesn't 'cut' it.

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/paint-and-supplies/chemicals-and-cleaners/paint-thinners-and-solvents/1438589?store=17800

I bought mine (one quart) at Home Depot but they may not sell it any more.

[edit] Matbe they do still have it.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip-1-qt-Xylol-Xylene-QXY24/202310295

 

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Posted by richhotrain on Friday, March 15, 2024 9:01 PM

Lighter first, then darker.

So, red before black.

Rich

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Posted by Little Timmy on Friday, March 15, 2024 8:29 PM

Spraying Red over Black may affect the shade of Red, making it appear  darker than you want.

Spray the Red first, then the Black.

I learned a few years ago that stores that mix custom colors for you actually add some deep Red  to the Black .

 I can't help you with the thinner question, I have never used that paint.

 

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red over black or black over red
Posted by fisker4jc on Friday, March 15, 2024 8:10 PM

I'm trying to paint a CN diesel in the red-orange and black with sargent stripes scheme.  I have decals for the stripes.  Is it better to start with red, mask it and then apply the black; or can I start with black, mask it, and thenm applie the red?  Will use Scalecoat 2 paint for the red-orange.  BTW with the demsie of Scalecoat what can I use as thinner instead of their product?

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