RT6PK Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am building a '55 Chevy, an early 60's style mild custom with a shaved hood and trunk and '56 Olds Fiesta hubcaps. Anyway, I want a white interior with just slight satin finish to resemble the naugahyde, (vinyl) that was used back then. In the past, I have used Testors flat white with a satin clear coat. The problem is that the clear has a slight tint to it that gives it an "off-white" color. Can anyone recommend what can use for a true white color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) I've used Walmart flat white topped with Krylon Crystal Clear sprayed on very lightly and from a distance so it remained a bit "pebbly" and didn't flow. It hasn't yellowed yet. Edited November 22, 2015 by Snake45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Jamie, Tamiya white primer works GREAT for replicating white vinyl. One or two coats, let dry for a day and sand lightly with 6000 grit, then polish with a soft cotton cloth: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm just finishing a build with a tutone interior. The colors are Orange and white in a combination of white vinyl and an orange cloth pattern. I used Tamiya white primer and masked and sprayed the orange. Then applied the cloth pattern decals and sprayed everything with Tamiya flat clear. It looks very realistic if I say so myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I use mostly flat colors for my interiors & then many times a mist coat of pearl to simulate the metallic interiors prevalent on cars from the 50s & 60s. If you use a flat white & then use the "body oil" technique, it looks pretty close to vinyl or leather. Just spray your parts with flat white & then rub the surface with your fingers. The oil from your fingers will leave a sheen on the seats. I use this technique for convertible tops & it works quite well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 SEM makes a vinyl paint in various shades of white and its in rattle cans . Once dry it has a realistic shine to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Jamie, Tamiya white primer works GREAT for replicating white vinyl. One or two coats, let dry for a day and sand lightly with 6000 grit, then polish with a soft cotton cloth I'll second this technique. It's easier to add a tiny bit of gloss than to remove some, so start with a flat white and add polish, oil, etc. until you reach the desired level of shine or sheen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 If you have an airbrush you might also consider Humbrol #130 Satin White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Might also consider Citadel Miniatures Ceramite White. It's a nice satin finish. I just used it for the whitewalls on my '58 Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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