aurfalien Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Hi,Assuming it's Duplicolor by chance?Or PlastiKote? Edited August 16, 2017 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Tamiya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Nothing wrong with Duplicolor.As far as primers go, I don't care much.Just as long as it "primes" & it's relatively cheap. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Tamiya!Hi,Tamiya makes a red oxide primer?I'll research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 For an actual primer, or for a finish coat for something like a rat rod or beater?I have a big can of "red" primer, but I forget what kind it is. Might be Rustoleum. I'll try to remember next time I dive into the Snakepit.For a ratty rod finish, I like Model Master Rust, cut with lacquer thinner and airbrushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hi Monsignor Snake,Good questions. More for like a rat rod sorta thing.Thinking about my next concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hi Monsignor Snake,Good questions. More for like a rat rod sorta thing.Thinking about my next concept. Yah, I did a '32 Ford in Model Master Rust a while back and it looked pretty good. Not a rat rod, just a primered early/mid '60s street runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Yah, I did a '32 Ford in Model Master Rust a while back and it looked pretty good. Not a rat rod, just a primered early/mid '60s street runner. Hi,Yep, the kinda look I'm going for as well. I'll look for that paint.Thank you!BTW I looked for that Tamiya red oxide and while it's most likely awesome, costs a grip and not easily shipped to the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottH454 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I needed the red oxide primer on my chassis an using actual primer was too thick. So I was told by a guy in the store with me as I looked for an alternative to mix model masters leather with red, I forget for sure but like 4:1. It looks pefect for the red oxide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I seem to remember using Rustoleum red oxide primer for my '67 Mustang chassis here.......I don't remember it coming out thick, but I did airbrush it on as I'm not fond of spray cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Hi,Wow both pictures look great.I think using MM rust and thinning it with lacquer thinner will work well for me.For me, the best lacquer thinner is Tamiya. Seems like hardware store variety here in Cali has changed and sorta sux now. Edited August 17, 2017 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 ....Seems like hardware store variety here in Cali has changed and sorta sux now.Yup...the mommy state is making sure you won't be exposed to anything that might hurtums widdle wungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Yup...the mommy state is making sure you won't be exposed to anything that might hurtums widdle wungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 You could pick a shade of red you like and finish it off with dullcote. Maybe leave a bit of texture in the color coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) I needed the red oxide primer on my chassis an using actual primer was too thick. So I was told by a guy in the store with me as I looked for an alternative to mix model masters leather with red, I forget for sure but like 4:1. It looks pefect for the red oxide. Yeah, MM Leather isn't far from their Rust. The Rust is a little redder but I wouldn't hesitate to do a rat-ish rod in straight Leather, either. Or, you might want to add a dash of MM or Testor Flat Red to either the Rust or the Leather. I'm not sure there's any kind of "standard" color for red oxide primer. I've seen all sorts of variations. Play around and you'll come up with a shade you like. Hey, I just remembered I have a couple relevant pics on the Magic Box. Here's straight MM Rust playing the part of "red oxide primer" on my low-buck '65 Chevelle Modified Production dragster. Edited August 18, 2017 by Snake45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Hi Monsignor Snake45,That's a very nicely done project. The rust is killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Should red oxide primer look brown or more red? Has anyone used Dupli-Color Sandable Red Oxide primer? Is it more red looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Here is the Tamiya Oxide Red Fine Surface Primer I picked a couple of weeks ago at the LHS. Planning to try it out on my 62 Max Wedge Savoy build this week. Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 8/16/2017 at 7:29 PM, aurfalien said: Hi, Assuming it's Duplicolor by chance? Or PlastiKote? I have every Duplicolor primer and sealer on hand at all times. Yes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Rustoleum red oxide primer is a nearly perfect match for the red oxide used by Chevrolet way back when. We had a 69 Chevelle in the shop recently, and when I stripped the interior out, I had some very nice primer areas untouched since the day it was sprayed. I also had on hand a quart of Rustoleum "red oxide primer for rusty metal" and it was as close as you could have had custom mixed. In fact it was the only red oxide we had on hand that was close! Most are too brownish; light on the red, heavy on the oxide I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 8/17/2017 at 7:48 AM, aurfalien said: Hi, Yep, the kinda look I'm going for as well. I'll look for that paint. Thank you! BTW I looked for that Tamiya red oxide and while it's most likely awesome, costs a grip and not easily shipped to the states. I picked up a can at the LHS a while back, but haven't used it. Yes, it was something like $15. Figured I'd use it for the exposed chassis primer on my next Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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