Green Jello
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Have you been to the auto parts stores and looked at the automotive spray paint colors? If your town or city is big enough there is probably a paint and body supply house (we have a Sherwin -Williams Automotive Paints in Fort Collins) and they will have every shade of grey ever put on a car or can mix it for you. Reno/Sparks should have something. Of course if they have to mix it for you then you will need a spray gun. But you should be able to find a dark storm gray or battleship grey in a spray can at the auto parts. I hope this helps.
Have you been to the auto parts stores and looked at the automotive spray paint colors? If your town or city is big enough there is probably a paint and body supply house (we have a Sherwin -Williams Automotive Paints in Fort Collins) and they will have every shade of grey ever put on a car or can mix it for you. Reno/Sparks should have something. Of course if they have to mix it for you then you will need a spray gun. But you should be able to find a dark storm gray or battleship grey in a spray can at the auto parts. I hope this helps.
This might be the ticket. Rusto makes a "Charcoal Gray" in it's enamel line.
https://www.lowes.com/pd_89137-90-7...or&productId=3728285&rpp=32&searchQueryType=1
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Have you checked out your local hobby shop that carries the Model Master line?
I have seen that paint in every grey known. From light almost white to dark almost black. Usually are for military models and such. I like this line of paint for rocket work. Get better results, I can find the exact color I want not just what Krylon or Rusto might have.
And it dries quicker and is easier to handle with the smaller can. Yea it is a bit pricey, but if you want results over quantity, give the Model Master a try.
They even have cool metal colors like stainless steel and aluminum that when dry you can buff them to a really nice sheen. Almost looks as good as the real thing. Then use a metalizer sealer to keep that sheen.
These were painted with the Model Master paints, nose cones are the stainless steel metalizer.
See ya,
Rod
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