Best touch up paint for MTH steam engine?

Polly-Scale used to make an acrylic paint labelled "engine black," which I used for touchup. Not made any more but I think "engine black" is what you're looking for.

MELGAR

Sometimes it's easier to weather than touch up. A repainted scratch or chip can look good from far but far from good. Or engine black as Mr Melgar suggests.

I use PJ1 Special Satin Black. With black its about matching the sheen. Not too glossy, not too flat. For touch ups, spray into the cap and use a brush. It will be thin at first, so let it sit for about 10 minutes for the thinner to evaporate off.

The apron was painted with PJ1 special satin. The engine is an MTH Niagara.

https://www.amazon.com/PJ1-16-...erosol/dp/B00230I89U

Pete

From my workbench to yours. I use a oil base flat black, sold at any hardware store. You will need paint thinner to get the shade you desirer, or get the flat black and satin black and mix until you get the shade you like. This being an oil base paint, you can fill in the chip until it is level. Use an extra fine brush. Sold in a 1/2 pint can for about $4.00

Hope this helps: Gary

I have been using Krylon semi gloss black paint still available at HD, Lowes, etc.  It was the "go to" years ago and I still use it, most recently on my homemade Vanderbilt tender.

Charlie

I use Badger Modelflex Loco Black. 

MELGAR posted:

Polly-Scale used to make an acrylic paint labelled "engine black," which I used for touchup. Not made any more but I think "engine black" is what you're looking for.

MELGAR

Grimy Black is decent for touch up.  John