The recent thread about custom paint jobs and a new project of my own triggered the thought of showing how I do it start to finish. So as I go I will share my way of repaint a loco.....pretty simple and I feel most can do as well.
The lawyer stuff......use items shown as directed by their manufacture, use advice given at your risk, results can differ due to many conditions, your mileage may vary.
That said.....I am using a WbB Dash-9 loco that WAS C&NW. I removed the body from chassis, used a small chisel to pop out the cab windows and did the same with a small screw driver to headlight lens. Other models may or may not need other prep work.
These photos show step one completed. Using a very fine grit sanding stick I sanded off the road number, C%NW logos. Then I 'feather' edged the lines between the green and yellow. I did not need to remove all of the color but make the line between the two colors very soft. This is the same basic way auto body guys repair body damage and blend old and new paint. You could strip the entire body and start from scratch.....but as stated this is My Way!
Here you can see how the loco body looks before and after. You can see how the feathered edges look and removed logos. A good wash all over and allow it to dry.
I will be using spray can Dupli-color sealer primer #1699. I buy mine at the local box store....but it is sold at auto parts stores and the big online retailer that sells A to Z. This sealer acts as a sealer to the colors left on the body and primer.....and it is very thin as to not cover up detail. And just about any paint can be applied over it....but as always....test comparability between brands and types before using. I will be using Tamiya spray cans from the hobby shop (or online) and never have an issue between Dupli-color and Taimya. The Tamiya dries very fast and is very thin. Great paint.
Until next time.....
