Handrail paint hint...

Excellent. Now if someone could help me match prr dlge, prr Tuscan, and Lionel polar express colors in a rattle can, I would be set!

Do what I do... Bring it to an auto paint store and have them color match it in spray cans.

https://ogrforum.com/t...ustom-paint-matching

I use Genesee Paint in Utica, NY.  

If you buy it by the case you can order custom rattle can colors

Matt Makens posted:

If you buy it by the case you can order custom rattle can colors

I buy it in single spray cans... Mixed for that can, for $20. 

I'd invest in an airbrush at that price per can

More applications for use, and better results too

What I notice is you reference Krylon, but show Rustoleum paint.  So which is it?  I have had nothing but grief with any Rustoleum product, mainly with staying tacky and forever to dry.  My preference is Krylon, quick dry time, and easy to use from rattle can.

Finding an off-the-self color that matches the paint on the cars/engines is great and posting it is even better.  Thanks.

Unfortunately I need to get rid of my yellow handrails since the PRR in the 40s used black or the same color as the car/engine.  Matching the freight cars is my problem, since each manufacturer used a different shade of brown/red.  I like CENTRALFAN's idea but it seems expensive for just a few cars.

A cross over from our friends in the R/C auto racing hobby... they have a line of paint that is flexible enough to withstand the slings and arrows of their sport.  Perfect for our handrails.  No, I don't know the brand name, but I'll bet somebody here does, or else you can ask at your local full service hobby shop.

TeleDoc posted:

What I notice is you reference Krylon, but show Rustoleum paint.  So which is it?  I have had nothing but grief with any Rustoleum product, mainly with staying tacky and forever to dry.  My preference is Krylon, quick dry time, and easy to use from rattle can.

Sorry. You are correct. 

And yes, it takes a long time to dry. I did these before I left on Tuesday, we'll see how they are when I get home. 

Same company Candy Apple red virtual match for CB&Q Chinese red, then over spray with flat or smemi flat clear from the same company. Smart thing to do if you ask me. Show us some more great tips Mario!!.

Been 5 days and stil soft. 

I think I'm going to have to replace the Atlas handrails with brass wire, it's just too thick, especially when compared to the Lionel. 

CentralFan1976 posted:

Been 5 days and stil soft. 

I think I'm going to have to replace the Atlas handrails with brass wire, it's just too thick, especially when compared to the Lionel. 

Mario

That's the only problem I found with the Rustoleum paint. You need to use primer first and apply several light coats or it goes on too thick..  Before you go out and buy wire. See if you can reuse the wire from the MTH GP20 that You used cut up for the project.  The handrail wire is a lot thinner and easier to work with.