I CAN'T RECREATE THE COLOR I NEED...

Nice tips... I do similar.

I also paint the bottom of the master cylinder silver or steel. Once dry I go over the whole thing with a black wash. It gives the bottom that dark silver look like those cast replacement parts and tones down the bright shine of the cap for a more aged look (but not too dark LOL).

Or the custom approach - black master cylinder and chrome cap.

Sorry I first missed this thread and then had to think about how I do it.

Oh oh... sign of getting old? 

Nah... I'll blame it on my meds. 

Paint it silver first, then drybrush with brass.  Works every time.

 

Thanks!  I haven't tried mixing in silver.  I'll try it and get back to you.

O. Mouse

"Why not go out on a limb?  Isn't that where the fruit is?

 

 

 

I think I understand what you are looking for. Have you ever tried mixing in a touch of silver and a little bit of gold to the brass for a brighter color? Maybe you could also try to lighten the gold with some white paint and see if that helps?