I have repainted many locomotives and cars in my collection and a few for friends. I have a very cooperative auto supply source in my hometown and I can take the color I am trying to duplicate and they will scan it with their machine and make me a spray can of professional spray paint. The ease of application and the quality of the finished job far exceeds any of the across the counter shake and rattle cans. Yes, it’s a little more expensive however leftover paint lasts a long time. I have some cans that are seven years old and still very usable.
My theory is that the ease and quality of the job is worth the extra money for the paint.
Jim
