Charcoal gray spray paint

[sjordan2]

Is there a readily available spray paint that's closer to charcoal than a rich black? I need it for a 1/16 fabric convertible top and cylinder head. Sounds like something that military modelers might know about.

[Foxer]

I like Floquil Weathered Black when I need something that shade. Might still be a bit too light for charcoal black. Hard to tell from a computer image, I know.

[sjordan2]

I like Floquil Weathered Black when I need something that shade. Might still be a bit too light for charcoal black. Hard to tell from a computer image, I know.

Looks like something I could work with, but it's in a bottle and not a rattle can spray, which I need for an overall even look, and I don't have an airbrush. I guess I should look at Duplicolor. Just wondered if anyone had used something like what I was looking for.

Edited August 14, 2012 by sjordan2

[thatz4u]

try Rustoleum it's a rattle can, widely availible, & a metallic

[Mike Kucaba]

It might be available in spray under their Railroad Colors line.

[sjordan2]

try Rustoleum it's a rattle can, widely availible, & a metallic

Thanks, but I can't visualize a metallic convertible top.

[mikemodeler]

Look at Tamiya Spray lacquers. They have some military (flat) colors and regular gloss colors that may come close. Some are available online at Modelroundup and Tower Hobbies.

[sjordan2]

Thanks Mike. I've seen online examples of NATO black that look good, but someone mentioned it had a green tinge to it. Is that so? I ask all these questions because I can't afford to experiment with multiple purchases.

Edited August 17, 2012 by sjordan2

[Marc @ MPC Motorsports]

Skip, Tamiya has a lot of flat greys in their lacquer spray line. Can you post a pic of the color you are trying to replicate? I have several different shades of these paints in my collection and would be happy to do some spoon tests and post pics.

[Guest G Holding]

Nato black has a sheen to it and is not flat....IMHO...good bet.

[jeffs396]

Skip, is this gray the right shade?

This is Duplicolor hot rod gray primer. Goes on smooth and can be buffed slightly (as my Olds has) or sprayed over a texture paint for a different effect.

[sjordan2]

That looks just about right, Jeff. Thanks to all of you.