Lionel 400E locomotive and cars

[Charlie B]

My son is an avid collector of Lionel and other o gauge/standard gauge trains and has been for 25 years (He has 75 Lionel F3's). He recently acquired the  Blue Comet set from the 30's in standard gauge. He wants me to repaint them for him and I know I can get the paint custom mixed locally but it can be bought on line too. I am guessing it was alkaline enamel but I would like to have the correct name for the colors. I don't think we can get an accurate sample from the locomotive. If there is some color internally when he tears it down (he is a wiz at mechanical repairs, even rewinds armatures) we might be able to do this but I am asking for alternatives just in case.     

He will be learning how to use an air brush because he has hundreds of old models he wants to freshen up. He isn't concerned about value because rusty items to him need to be repaired and as a guy with years in the body shop and paint business I agree but I am getting beyond my prime so I need to pass the torch. 

Thanks
Charlie

[jim currie]

at that age it might be lead based with no modern subadult.

Jim

[ngauger]

I don't know if this will help, but this is where i bought the paint I needed to restore the 10E engine

https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Lionel-Tr.../34232.htm

[Charlie B]

Jim, you re probably right about the lead. 

Mikey, I don't see the 420 listed.  I think when he is ready we will search some more but I will probably go to an autobody supply store and have some mixed. O'Riley's advertises they can do it as well as some Sherwin Williams stores I will see what happens. 

Thanks guys
Charlie