Re: painting whitemetal castings?

2000-07-24 Thread M. Paterson
I "wash" the castings in white vinegar to remove oils and any releases etc. Then wash them in hot water as a rinse. If I am in a hurry and especially if the parts are going to be in used in an area that will not see a lot of handling or rough treatment, I air dry and then spray paint with the us

painting whitemetal castings?

2000-07-23 Thread trotfox
Hey all, I just finished gathering a set of whitemetal castings (various Roundhouse bogies mostly) and was wondering what the prefered method of painting is for these. I have no airbrush (and hence no experience with them) but can hold my own with a rattle-can. What loops should I just through