TRU-COLOR Paint
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PLEASE READ: BEST PRACTICES:
- Clean parts, whether, metal, plastic or styrene with water and a small amount of dish detergent.
- Shake paint well prior to using.
- Recommended air pressure 28-35psi.
- Use Tru-Color primer (007) for best results. For metal bake metal at low temp (<200F) or place under sun lamp for 60 minutes to cure. Brass must be sand blasted prior to priming. Styrene (e.g. Evergreen or Plastruct) should be primed.
- Use Tru-Color thinner (015) and retarder (310) as it contains multiple chemicals. Do not use alternate thinner and retarder brands with Tru-Color paint and do not use these with other paint brands.
- To protect painted project, flat or a gloss finish recommended.
- Do not mix Tru-Color paint with other paint brands to create alternate colors.
- Tru-Color can be sprayed over other brands, but test in an inconspicuous area first.
- If rough or blushing finish occurs, slightly increase air pressure and/or use thinner (015) or retarder (310) to slow drying process.
- Wipe jar lip and secure lid tightly; always store upright.
- If masking, use low tack tape to prevent peeling. Tru-Color masking recommended.
- Use acetone (nail polish remover) for cleanup.
CROSS REFERENCE:
The following chart compares the original Floquil part number to the current Tru-Color part number
| Floquil # | Tru-Color # | Color (1 oz.) $6.80 ea |
| MISCELLANEOUS: | ||
| 009 | 007 | Primer (Standard) |
| – – | 256 | Primer (Light) |
| – – | 015 | Thinner |
| – – | 310 | Retarder |
| FLAT COLORS (AIR BRUSH): | ||
| 015 | 017 | Clear |
| 086 | 174 | Grime |
| 100 | 257 | Platinum Mist (Old Silver) |
| 017 | 171 | Weathered Black |
| 016 | 172 | Weathered Concrete (Aged) |
| – – | 173 | Weathered Iron Oxide (Dark Rust) |
| FLAT COLORS (BRUSHABLE): | ||
| – – | 872 | Aged Rust (Medium) |
| 034 | 837 | Brunswick Green (Pennsylvania) |
| 087 | 832 | Depot Buff |
| 081 | 824 | Earth |
| 083 | 825 | Mud |
| 010 | 851 | Engine Black |
| 084 | 833 | Foundation |
| 013 | 804 | Grimey Black |
| – – | 815 | Oxide Brown |
| – – | 826 | Pullman Green |
| 007 | 830 | Rail Brown |
| 014 | 822 | Railroad Tie Brown |
| – – | 888 | Red Oxide Brown |
| 070 | 823 | Roof Brown |
| 007 | 812 | Rust |
| MATTE COLORS (AIR BRUSH): | ||
| 084 | 402 | Foundation |
| 007 | 400 | Rail Brown |
| 014 | 409 | Railroad Tie Brown |
| 070 | 410 | Roof Brown |
| BASE COLORS (AIR BRUSH GLOSS): | ||
| – – | 011 | Boxcar Brown |
| 020 | 052 | Caboose Red |
| 010 | 347 | Engine Black |
| 119 | 008 | Graphite |
| 013 | 009 | Grimy Black |
| – – | 168 | Iron Oxide |
| 074 | 093 | Oxide Brown (FL Boxcar Red) |
| 186 | 093 | Oxide Brown (FL Oxide Red) |
| 054 | Pullman Green | |
| 030 | 070 | Reefer Orange |
| – – | 082 | Rich Oxide Brown |
| 073 | 076 | Rust |
| 184 | 053 | Tuscan Red |
| 085 | 359 | Weathered White (Antique) |
| 011 | 005 | White (Reefer White) |
| ROAD NAME COLORS (AIR BRUSH GLOSS): | ||
| – – | 178 | C&O/B&O Freight Car Brown |
| – – | 179 | C&O/B&O Gray |
| – – | 194 | C&O/B&O 1947 Freight Car Brown |
| 173 | 045 | D&RG Aspen Gold |
| – – | 285 | D&RGW Depot Buff |
| – – | 216 | D&RGW Freight Car Red |
| 172 | 046 | D&RG Orange |
| – – | 075 | Pennsylvania Brunswick Green |
| – – | 209 | Pennsylvania Freight Car Brown (1945-60) |
| – – | 131 | Pennsylvania Maroon |
| 025 | 276 | Pennsylvania Tuscan (1948+) |
| – – | 078 | REA Green |
| – – | 019 | Santa Fe Brown (Pre-1950) |
| 132 | 065 | SP Lark Dark Gray |
| 131 | 134 | SP Lark Light Gray |
| 130 | 134 | SP Light Gray (Lettering Gray) |
| – – | 099 | W MD Brown |
Note: this product must be shipped USPS OMR-D (retail ground)