Modifying a primer color?

[Monty]

Long story short, I had seen a number of you recommend Badger's Stynylrez primers, so I thought I'd give them a try.  My current project is a mid-'60s Ford, which my research tells me should have red oxide primer on the underside with a semi-gloss black frame. 

I ordered a bottle of the closest shade they offered (Brown/Red) assuming it'd be close, but it's basically more of a flat brown.  As I understand it, these primers are water-based acrylics.  What specific paint would you recommend to bring the color closer to red oxide?  

[Plowboy]

Waaaaay back in the day when I worked in a body shop, the red oxide primer looked exactly as you described. It didn't look red to me at all. Some of the current red oxide primers in the spray can also look brown. If you think it needs it, just add some red from the same line to it.

[Monty]

I'm getting a little impatient because some of the colors I've bought aren't all that close to what they're supposed to be.  My initial purchase for this part of the build was a can of Rustoleum red oxide primer.  Cap looked correct.  Guess what turned out to be a semi-gloss orange? 

Here's the look I'm going for:

Go to the 5:00 mark 

Some of you may remember this guy as a member here (LoveFordGalaxies?)  

Edited August 31, 2022 by Monty

[gman]

Tamiya's red oxide spray lacquer primer is a true red oxide should you want another solution:

https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/finishing/fine-surface-primer-l-2/

[Monty]

Thanks, gman!