Cosmoline: What Paint Color 2 Simulate

[69NovaYenko]

I aware that during the mid to late 60ties Mopar applied Cosmoline was applied to leaf springs and various suspension parts to prevent rust.  I want to simulate the Cosmoline that was applied to these suspension parts. Any  suggestions on what paint color could be used to simulate this petroleum based rust preventive  gel.

Also was this a Moper thing are was it a common practice with all car manufacturers during that era. And, approximately when did the practice of applying this petroleum based rust preventive gel begin and end.

 

 

 

Edited October 28, 2015 by 69NovaYenko

[Mike Chernecki]

Try some Testors Enamel Flat Rubber, I have a very old bottle and it has a brown tar like tint to it. It may do what you need or at least a starting point to mix something.

[69NovaYenko]

Mike, thanks for the suggestion.

[Ace-Garageguy]

The cosmoline I'm familiar with, applied to new cars before shipment (particularly new cars coming by sea) was a yellowish-brownish concoction looking exactly like this goop on the underside of a Porsche. We removed it with mineral-spirit-based solvents.

[Custom Mike]

I did a '68 Satellite years ago and tried to find something to resemble Cosmoline, not perfect (Too metallic and glossy), but with some flat clear it might work. The color is Citadel Colors Burnished Gold.

[69NovaYenko]

Yep Ace-GarageGuy thats the stuff I`m talking about.

[Casey]

Testors gold and steel in the little 1/3 ounce glass bottles will get you close, and if you can add a little flat clear to knock down the sheen, even better.

[SfanGoch]

Metalizer Brass and a coat of clear flat tinted with flat brown works.

[69NovaYenko]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.