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Advice on painting Caboose ground throws?

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Posted by IDRick on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 4:26 PM

Thank you, Simon!  Must a Canadian product?  Approximately $33 with about half of that as shipping...  Seems that it is a member of the Rust-oleum family so may be a cheaper version here in the States.  Will check that out!

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Posted by snjroy on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 4:12 PM

I used Tremclad rust paint, because I had some open at the time. Still holds after 3 years of handling. I used a file to thin the top of the handle a bit.

Simon

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Advice on painting Caboose ground throws?
Posted by IDRick on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 3:19 PM

I'd like to paint one side of the GT handle red (diverging route) and the other side green (through route).  I'll just be painting the top of the handle.  Any advice on how to do this?  The Delrin plastic is so slippery that I'm thinking it will be hard to find paint that sticks.  Does a primer help?

 

*** Add-in, Please give brand names if you can.  I need to order online.

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