red over black or black over red

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I’m trying to paint a CN diesel in the red-orange and black with sargent stripes scheme. I have decals for the stripes. Is it better to start with red, mask it and then apply the black; or can I start with black, mask it, and thenm applie the red? Will use Scalecoat 2 paint for the red-orange. BTW with the demsie of Scalecoat what can I use as thinner instead of their product?

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Spraying Red over Black may affect the shade of Red, making it appear darker than you want.

Spray the Red first, then the Black.

I learned a few years ago that stores that mix custom colors for you actually add some deep Red to the Black .

I can’t help you with the thinner question, I have never used that paint.

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Lighter first, then darker.

So, red before black.

Rich

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I’ve used Xylene to thin Scalecoat 1 and 2. Regular lacquer thinner doesn’t ‘cut’ it.

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/paint-and-supplies/chemicals-and-cleaners/paint-thinners-and-solvents/1438589?store=17800

I bought mine (one quart) at Home Depot but they may not sell it any more.

[edit] Matbe they do still have it.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip-1-qt-Xylol-Xylene-QXY24/202310295

Regards, Ed

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Based on the thread title alone, I thought we were jumping a car, lol [Y]

Yes, dark over light to cover up.