The San Miguel Central RR

Peeling paint turned out really well. I doubt this establishment will be getting lots of positive ratings on Tripadvisor. But get's 5 stars from me.

Thanks!

Here is the peeling paint method which is actually very easy.

Before construction begins, I take the stripwood and give them a good brushing lengthwise with a steel wire brush.

Then I brush on a stain that is made from alcohol, india ink, white ink and brown acrylic paint.

Try it on scrap wood first to try the colour and strength of it.

It is good practice to brush it on instead of soaking it as it gives more variety in the different planks.

Let dry!

The next step is to give the planks a quick rub with fine steel wool to remove the fuzz.

Now, take two small cups. One with low odour turpentine, and one with white water based paint. I use Vallejo water based polyurethane.

Lay out the wood on a paper and soak one plank with turpentine and then directly(!) brush on white paint.

The paint will pearl up if enough turp is in the wood.

Then brush it lengthwise and you will see how it will start to settle at the surface.

Stop brushing when it looks right!

Then drag the brush along the edges of the plank to remove unnecessary paint build up.

Finished!