Hi there,
Doing a repaint on a basket case diesel/steam picture Flyer 566 billboard. After getting the metal surfaces back to passable, I used Rust-Oleum’s gray automotive primer and dry sanded it, and the pieces looked good to go for topcoat.
I used Krylon’s Ivory satin enamel for the billboard piece itself, but I’m not convinced of the shade, maybe a tad too yellow. I thought Krylon used to make an Antique White, but couldn’t find that. Anybody used something else they thought matched up well for the Flyer billboards, Krylon or otherwise? If not, I may just go with Krylon’s semi-gloss white if there are no other suggestions.
I found a Charles Wood Flyer accessory green which I assume will match up well for the base and whistle housing.
Lastly, anybody ever clear topcoat the paper sticker to give it a protective coating? I was wondering if I could use a satin coat over the reproduction sticker to give it some durability, I always see those paper stickers nicked up and all.
Any thoughts? I’ll post a picture of the results when I’m done! Thanks