Flat jet black

Edwin

Member since
January 2019

Flat jet black

Posted by Edwin on Thursday, March 19, 2020 10:17 AM

I'm building a model of a car with a fabric soft top. The color of the top is flat black.

i am using Tamiya acrylics, Tamiya enamels and Mr Hobby aqueous. All their flat blacks dry to a very slight brownish grey hue. The gloss black looks jet black however once a flat coat is applied, it takes on a slight greyish hue.

i remember many years ago Pactra had a flat boot black (think that was the name of the color). That came out flat pure black, if I remember correctly. Does anyone know of a brand of flat black that is similar?

Thanks!

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Thursday, March 19, 2020 11:18 AM

What sort of lighting are you viewing the different flat blacks under? Lighting: sunlight, incandescent, fluorescent, LED, etc. will affect the appearance. I always thought that basic Tamiya Flat Black was very much neutral in tone. Especially under sunlight.

Have a look at Humbrol Flat Black, enamel or acrylic, if you’re not happy with what you’ve tried so far.

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:53 PM

I agree about the Tamiya looks pretty black to me.

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Edwin

Member since
January 2019

Posted by Edwin on Friday, March 20, 2020 12:10 AM

Good point, Stikpusher. I am using white LED lights but let me try viewing it in daylight.

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oldermodelguy

Member since
November 2018

Posted by oldermodelguy on Friday, March 20, 2020 8:24 AM

Testors flat black enamel is pretty black. I use craft paint myself, shot over Stynylrez black primer. Then I can add Liquitex satin varnish to the mix to get the sheen I want ( black convertible tops aren't generally totally flat but have some sheen depending on age).