Paint Help for Restoring Lionel Postwar Accessories

There is someone out there that sells the correct colors that Lionel used on these but its been years and i know the business has changed hands but im sure someone has the information.

It’ll depend on how much work you want to go through. Many of the Lionel accessory bases are just black oxide. It’s a process where the sheet metal parts are dipped in black oxide ( basically an acid ) then dried, and soaked in oil. The idea being the oxide will suck in the oils, thus preserving the metal. Over time, obviously Mother Nature takes over and the components eventually rust……For what you’re doing, I’d choose a satin black, and just lightly dust the parts for the best look,……Just be mindful of any ground wires or binding posts that are part of any base, and could be affected by paint impeding an electrical connection……

Pat