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Zinc color

Posted by mickey mouse on 23 Feb 2021, 04:44

Hi all, who can tell me which color(s) to use for a zinc roof? I'm getting a new project and need to paint the roof of a ruin.

My thank in advance!
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Posted by Peter on 23 Feb 2021, 12:10

Aluminium or medium grey - Black wash?

Don't really know, just a suggestion.
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Posted by Kekso on 23 Feb 2021, 15:09

I agree with Peter. Aluminium but slightly dark washed and less shiny.
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Posted by sberry on 23 Feb 2021, 15:15

I suggest a blueish medium grey, totally matt with absolutely no metal shine. Black wash is a good idea, and a layer of light grey drybrush on top.
This recommendation is based on quite extensive research (I had a look at my rain gutter, which is made of zinc).
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Posted by mickey mouse on 23 Feb 2021, 21:47

Thank you guys, it helps a lot.
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