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Try Hennings hobby in lansdale PA  they make and sell a line of paint also.

215-362-2442

I purchased from Train Enamels in the last couple of weeks.  I printed out the order blank from his web site and sent it in.  John had a question and called me to clarify what I wanted.  A short time later the paint arrived.  I have purchased from John and prior to him, Charlie, for about 40 years now. Always a good product.  

http://trainenamels.com/

I had a discussion with Joe Mania (JLM Trains). He found a gun metal match that is really really close to original look and sheen. It is a commercial product, not Train Enamel or Collector Color. Give him a call, I'm sure he will share the info. It is a very hard color to match.

Jim

Thanks for the info guys. Hennings is Collector colors. Had some very good match on prewar tinplate and 2 colors not even close. 20.00 each and I have purchased 8 different Collector colors. A hit and miss for me. Quality of paint is good color not what i desired. Thanks for all info you kind people have given me. Just to say Train enamels that i have used have been great. called and left message 3 times with no call back.  He had called me back on previous orders.    roy O

As regards the "Gunmetal" metallac grey. The colors we used initially were matched to original Lionel "MINT" pieces that Lou and Carl Shaw of Madison Hardware Co. gave to me which were "VIRGIN" pieces in  the box that I opened personally. With especially the 'gun metal' color, where your items have been stored and under what light will make a big difference in color. We currently have a #400 light gun metal, and a #265 dark gunmetal. Both can be lightened or darkened w/ our #38 black or #900 silver. Tint to whatever suits you.  Harry  

Thank you Harry.  Roy O

Metallic paint is prone to variation. If the paint isn't constantly stirred some pigment settles fast while others "float".

Gold and silver are among the hardest to match in general. Ask your local bump shop how true that is

Thank you all. I finally got a automotive color match and its the best I can I can get.    Roy O