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andysleigh
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what paint is ok to use on a loco?what paint is ok to use on a loco?
is car paint ok to use?
if not , what can i use
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Mamodman123
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Mamod loco?
Car paint isn't quite enough. There is some enamel in Wilko's for about 3 quid. Limited colours...
There are also a range called plasic-kote or similar. Which will do the job nicely. I used the yellow version of that on Rosa 
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andysleigh
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ok, cool, cheers
i just need some nice maroon, the paint on my tanks is beginning to flake,
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Mamodman123
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| andysleigh wrote: | ok, cool, cheers
i just need some nice maroon, the paint on my tanks is beginning to flake, |
Should be able to get it easily enough
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tmuir
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Re: what paint is ok to use on a loco? | andysleigh wrote: | what paint is ok to use on a loco?
is car paint ok to use?
if not , what can i use |
Depends on what part of the loco.
On the boiler or other hot parts would only use a heat resistant paint, VHT break calliper paint is good, on the cab and panels any good quality enamel paint should be ok.
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James
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I used VHR black on Poppy's boiler and cab roof (only used it on the roof cos I couldn't be arsed to buy another tin of different black!)
And I used car paint on all the red.
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