Painting Kato Unitrack

Dave Sep 19, 2013

  1. Dave

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    I am build a small (24 x 39) layout with Kato Unitrack and want to get some opinions on the best way to paint the rails. I have looked up some archives but didn't really find any instructions when people did the painting. I already have the track glued to the pink foam. Any help would be appreciated.
     
    Dave, Sep 19, 2013
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  2. RBrodzinsky

    RBrodzinsky November 18, 2022 Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter In Memoriam

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    My preferred method is using the Floquil paint pens. Do each side of the rail, about 2 feet at a time, and then immediately clean the top of the rail with an IPA wash on lint free cloth.

    Another good method is to first paint the rails with NeoLube, and then paint the sides using a fine brush.
     
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    Forgive the ignorance, but what is an IPA wash?
     
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  4. robert3985

    robert3985 TrainBoard Member

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    Isopropyl Alcohol
     
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    Whew!! For a minute I was stressing over if it worked better if the beer was warm or cold!! :wideeyes:
     
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    Great! Now, I'm thirsty!
     
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  7. warnerj01

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    On a sad side note, Testor has discontinued the Floquil paint pens.
     
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  8. casmmr

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    But, Woodland Scenics has paint pens in the colors needed for painting track.
     
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