Eloveless Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Hey guys. I am looking to mix colors to brush my motor with. Maybe for even airbrushing as well. Anyways I tried mixing for a light blue like the color of this motor. When I would go to brush sometimes I would get white, sometimes light blue, just not a constant blue color. Is there a trick to this? I mixed white and blue with a toothpick. The color looked good on the tray, but again when I went to paint I got more white than anything. Need help please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russosborne Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) probably just need a lot more mixing. a toothpick probably won't do it.Russ Edited April 20, 2016 by russosborne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloveless Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks Russ, I will try that. I was mixing very little b/c I didn't need much to paint the motor. I guess I need to get a bigger mix going and use something bigger to mix. I will just save the color in a jar for use later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 When I want to mix a small amount of color I use an old top from a pop bottle. Make sure it's clean first though. If it's just a couple dozen drops being mixed, I do it with the brush I'll be using to apply it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Always stir your paint until it is well mixed, then stir it some more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloveless Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thanks guys. I will try that tonight or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 If that's the blue you're looking for, Krylon has an almost dead on spray can. Krylon 51512 Blue Ocean Breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshue76 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) As others have said it needs mixed more. If you use the brush that you are going to apply the paint with then make sure the paint that is in the bristles is mixed well too. same goes for mixing colors to air brush. mix it with a brush to get the paint that clings to the jar mixed in with the rest. The thicker the paint was before thinning the more important this step is. Edited April 20, 2016 by dshue76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I mix my own engine colors all the time, but I airbrush them. You can buy little paint cups in the craft paint department of Hobby Lobby for mixing & storing very small amounts of paint for brush painting. They hold 1/5th oz. & cost about $2.00 for I believe a dozen of them. When I'm done using them, I just toss them out. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 If that's the blue you're looking for, Krylon has an almost dead on spray can. Krylon 51512 Blue Ocean Breeze.Testor "little bottle" #8 Blue isn't far off that, either. And if you have a well stocked hobby shop, take a look at the military flat colors. Pretty sure you'll find a similar light blue, and the flat will be easier to brush, cover better, dry faster, and look more authentic on an engine than a high gloss enamel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloveless Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Close enough for me. I know it's a little more baby blue but I will black wash it, or whatever that's called. So what color should I paint those parts that I left primered? Is that the oil filter and stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Transmission would be a metal color of some sort.Aluminum is usually a good choice.The starter, (in the photo on the side of the block) would be black.You can use your imagination for things like the oil filter.They came in all sorts of colors. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I mix my paint in NyQuil cups and then pour in small jars i get at Hobby Lobby after there well mixed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloveless Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Transmission would be a metal color of some sort.Aluminum is usually a good choice.The starter, (in the photo on the side of the block) would be black.You can use your imagination for things like the oil filter.They came in all sorts of colors. SteveThanks Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Use beer caps as small mixing bowls. Give them a quick wash and they are perfect. Most of use usually can find a few lying around.Also add a little thinner to the paints when mixing (and maybe a drop of retarder). The thinner will help the colors integrate easier. Danger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Use beer caps as small mixing bowls. Give them a quick wash and they are perfect. Most of use usually can find a few lying around. Also add a little thinner to the paints when mixing (and maybe a drop of retarder). The thinner will help the colors integrate easier. Danger Beauty answer, Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Beauty answer, Eh? Honey, I'm running to the liquor store to pick up a case of paint cups! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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