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Jack, I read a tip (on FineScale I think) that one person recommended - dip the items into blackening solution (quick dunk) - you do not need to need to blacken it, only to dull the patina of the etched brass.  They claimed this works very well - I have yet to try it?

 

cheers

 

Pat

 

p.s. I think this needs to be moved to the Painting forum

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Jack, along the lines of the blackener, you could try dipping the brass in some dilute (1:1 or 2:1) white vinegar followed by a quick rinse in clear water. It should etch the brass enough to allow the paint to stick

Carl
 
 
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My usual method: 

 

- lightly sand with 400 grit paper

- light coat of primer (either use Tamiya spray metal primer, or Admiralty paint on metal primer)

- paint with colour of your choice. 

Regards, Keith

 

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Sanding or dipping in white vinegar (mild acetic acid) will both do a good job of prepping the brass for a good primer, like Keith suggests. You still may end up retouching the paint after flexing the etch brass after attaching it to your model. Use a very fine brush fir that.

Ken

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