Camo Colors

Hi Alejandro,

Rustoleum has several colors which can be used to weather trucks.

They have four shades for camouflage(Grey, lt brown, dk brown & green).

It also works well for base coating larges buildings before you highlight the details.

Rustoleum dark grey...

auto primer is what I use.  The technique illustrated here:

http://theweatheringshop.com/jtrucks.html

is excellent and has provide very nice results for me.

Bob Bochenek

Many thanks, Bob and

Many thanks, Bob and Bruce!

Bob, I have also read that article but I missed that option!

Is this the auto primer dark gray? 

http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-2089830-Stops-12-Ounce-Primer/dp/B000S0P76E

I will see if this product is available in Argentina.

Thanks again,

Best,

Alejandro

Truck weathering

Alejandro - I don't have an answer for your lack of luck in finding the brown primer, but I figured I would throw this out to all on how I weather trucks starting with the brown.  After the initial coloring, I make a wash from grimy black weathering powder and a very small amount of water, about the consistency of maple syrup.  Liberally paint the truck with this and allow to completely dry.  Don't worry about losing detail...it will return with a pop!

Once dry, use a stiff bristle brush to literally brush off the majority of the color pigment left behind.  The black will remain in all the nooks and crannies and at the same time, give an overall black sheen to the truck all the while allowing some of the original brown to come thru.  It ends up being a slightly rusty grimy effect.  A dab of rust powder onto the truck springs with the end of a Q-tip, a light brush over that then a spritz of dullcoat, and there it is. The picture shows the 3 phases top to bottom.  

Good luck in your search for the brown...  but above all, keep it in gage!

Jeff Youst in Indiana 

Rustoleum colours outside USA

Alejandro...

It is Rustoleum #2089 dark grey automobile primer that I have used.

Hi Ale, Iam from Argentina

Same flat color as grimy black

That terrific Rustoleum # 289 is very flat and matches very closely the greyish black color of the old Floquil Grimy Black spray paint. It is great for a base coat on track work and scenery. It also costs $4. For a 12 OZ can compared to $6. for a tiny Floquil spray can.

Thank you so much for your

Thank you so much for your answers!

Jeff: your technique seems so good, many thanks for sharing.

I also tried to find the Rustoleum dark gray auto primer but I had no luck either. I found a similar gray auto primer which I will used to make a test. I will mix this one with grimy black powders to see what happens.

I will post photos when progress is made.

ezeyhomero: it´s difficult to find inputs and spare parts these days in Argentina, isn´t it? =P

Regards,

Alejandro

Rustolumrust colors

I have used Rustoleum primer for rusty metal for years to paint my rail.It leaves a nice,flat rusty color.

Home Depot has the paint

You can find the proper Rustoleum spray paint at Home Depot. Order on line if your local store does not have it.