Painting Brass

[chucka]

I have just completed my all brass tank tender for my 1" scale pacific. So it is now time for painting. Thought I would ask what sort of prep should be done to the brass before painting and what paint should be used. I am modeling the Chicago & Alton and they were a burgundy color

Thanks,

Chuck

[Erie 2662]

I had mine powder coated. Lots of cleaning with fine sandpaper, scotchbrite, and chemical etch. (probably overkill)
But then, my color was black. There are "standard" RAL colors if you go that route.... and sample chips are available.

I have attached the RAL Color Chart.

[Fred_V]

There was a recent thread on this subject. Look down the list of threads. There were many suggestions.