class37418stag Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hello everyone Can paint tracks,points use B&Q black Matt ? Because I need black track on diesel depot Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hello everyone Can paint tracks,points use B&Q black Matt ? Because I need black track on diesel depot Thank you If it is acrylic emulsion paint, it should be fine. If it is black gloss (oil based) then I would test it on a small inconspicuous area first to make sure it does not affect the plastic sleepers. If you are using real wood sleepers, then no problem. You presumably know to be extremely careful when painting points? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class37418stag Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 If it is acrylic emulsion paint, it should be fine. If it is black gloss (oil based) then I would test it on a small inconspicuous area first to make sure it does not affect the plastic sleepers. If you are using real wood sleepers, then no problem. You presumably know to be extremely careful when painting points?I try paint black Matt for track tomorrow morning and if successful or not successful? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Why do you want the track black?, for sleepers i use Rail-match paints, Sleeper grim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 18, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2015 Why do you want the track black?, for sleepers i use Rail-match paints, Sleeper grim. OP states that he is representing tracks in a diesel depot. Those are often oily black and caked with gunge. I have managed to represent that with a squeeze of black acrylic from the tube just left to dry; it has enough viscosity to retain some depth yet flows sufficiently before drying that I didn't need to work it at all. I don't know where OP lives but it's also worth mentioning that Railmatch paint hasn't been readily available by mail order until the past few days due to Royal Mail restrictions (now lifted) - it's a brand I would dearly love to be able to get hold of and it seems I finally can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class37418stag Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hello everyone Can paint tracks,points use B&Q black Matt ? Because I need black track on diesel depot Thank you Test are successful and look black by two coat painted track from B&Q colours Matt interior walls and ceilings low odour Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class37418stag Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Test are successful and look black by two coat painted track from B&Q colours Matt interior walls and ceilings low odour Try white and black mixed make dark grey? But depot always dark grey track or black I know black from oil from diesel locomotives Please help me to get correct colour track Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Colours are never constant Andrew, even for oil deposits, and when mixed with dirt and grime from the locos and the surroundings. You will need to experiment a little and use colour photos to give ideas - many are available on this site or many others if you search Google. For greys, use a TINY amount of white each time, until you get the shade you want, but remember that acrylic will dry much lighter than it looks when wet. Try also adding tiny bits of red, yellow and green, to get some of the brownish and purple tinges you will find for old and spilt oils mixed with mud and dirt. Try not to end up with a uniform colour all over the tracks. It should vary subtly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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