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Short Track Forums => Bench Racing-general Model Car discussion topics => Topic started by: 18degrees on October 27, 2025, 12:01:10 AM

Title: Purolator red
Post by: 18degrees on October 27, 2025, 12:01:10 AM
So.... I know this topic has been beaten to death over the years but i just have to ask since i have it as a pending build...

#21 Wood Brothers Purolator Mercury... how can i achieve the red roof color using Tamiya sprays?

Thanks y'all.
Title: Re: Purolator red
Post by: jh63fan on October 27, 2025, 05:17:41 AM
Haven't done it myself, but heard that a gold base coat and transparent red in light coats until you reach the desired tone
Title: Re: Purolator red
Post by: LenWoodruff on October 28, 2025, 06:43:24 AM
I might try Tamiya Metallic Red with a Tamiya Clear Red top coat.
Title: Re: Purolator red
Post by: 18degrees on October 28, 2025, 09:19:37 PM
Waiting for Mark to chime in, this seems to be in his wheelhouse.
Title: Re: Purolator red
Post by: Volzfan59 on October 29, 2025, 10:03:13 AM
You may have to PM Mark.
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