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Black Rubber-Now What?
long_tom
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Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 05:13 PM UTC
Would you believe that Tamiya has already discontinued their TS-82 spray paint? No joke.

So any suggestions on what to get for black rubber color? Maybe something by Krylon or some automotive store paint brand?
retiredyank
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Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 07:31 PM UTC
I recommend Tamiya NATO black. You can also go with PolyScale/Floquil. Grimy black is very close to NATO black.
wedgetail53
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Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 08:00 PM UTC
Tom

Two possibilities - one is Tamiya XF 85 Rubber Black (in the 10ml bottle), the other is Vallejo Dark Rubber (306).

Regards

Rob
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Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 10:39 PM UTC
If you are spraying it I'd go for Tamiya NATO Black as Matt suggested but if you are painting I'd definetly recommend Vallejo's Dark Rubber as Rob suggested.
Tojo72
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Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 11:03 PM UTC
my mix is Tamiya German Gray XF-63 + Tamiya Flat Black XF-1
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013 - 01:05 AM UTC
Unless you are really seeking to create that deep black of tires at a certain stage of death (or like those "blacked tires" one sees on used car-lots)...

I would suggest Floquil Weathered Black - which is my go-to when doing tires and rubber on road-wheels.

Bob
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Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013 - 11:49 AM UTC

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Unless you are really seeking to create that deep black of tires at a certain stage of death (or like those "blacked tires" one sees on used car-lots)...

I would suggest Floquil Weathered Black - which is my go-to when doing tires and rubber on road-wheels.

Bob

Due to ready availability, your suggestion is the best bet. Thanks!
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