michaelp Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I want to simulate fuel on the sides of fuel tanks, which paint would give the best effect, Gloss or Satin Black? Regards to all. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hi Michael, Not sure if you're referring to diesel loco tanks or fuel carrying wagons, but the same should apply, roughly. On my I have used washes of satin and gloss varnishes, thinned black and brown paint (satin and gloss) and Johnson's Klear with black Mig Powder added. The key thing seems to be building it up in layers to develop the shine, a shiny splodge of "straight out of the tin" black just doesn't look right to me. The layers also tint the underlying colour, be it brown dirt or paint colour on a tank wagon Here's a couple of shots highlighting the variation in shine and colour with each layer that I was saying about Hope this helps a bit! jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Sorry, I should have said, I meant on the fuel tanks but your photos give me an idea which way to go. Many thanks. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hi I for oil spill I have used MET Cote paint from HUMBRUL, You just paint it on and leave it to dry and then use a cotton bud and it buff up the metal colour in the paint The best on is metal colour called steel? All the best Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks for the photo Darren, That is the effect that I want to recreate, is that the Metalcote paint? Regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The best on is metal colour called steel? You want Metalcote Gunmetal - I mix it with Satin Black for freshly spilt fuel and I use it with a lighter grey (such as no. 64) for older spills which have collected dust and other things which have been thrown up. Texturing as Jo says could give some nice effects too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thank you James, I'll get some of the paints you mentioned and try the methods you and Darren have suggested. Many thanks to all who replied to my post. Regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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