DIY paint tinting: Off-topic discussion forum: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

May 16, 2011 5:24 p.m. curtis73 Dork

I have been waiting on painting my flatbed trailer because I don't really have a place to shoot solvent-based rust-oleum legally or safely, but then I picked up a gallon of Sherwin Williams DTM paint which is a water-based acrylic metal primer. It was $2 at the surplus store

I'm not really against the white color, but are there ways for me to tint it in case I want a different color? Food coloring maybe?
May 16, 2011 5:27 p.m. turbojunker HalfDork

Is it actually white, or white tint base?
May 16, 2011 5:29 p.m. curtis73 Dork

Both. It says right on it, gloss white, then gives the volume as "1 US Gallon before color is added"
May 16, 2011 5:31 p.m. curtis73 Dork

It also says, "may be tinted before using"
May 16, 2011 5:37 p.m. turbojunker HalfDork

Take it to Sherwin Williams and hope you get a cool counter person.
May 16, 2011 5:46 p.m. N Sperlo Reader

curtis73 wrote:

Food coloring maybe?

Don't use yellow 6. You might be allergic like me.
May 16, 2011 8:06 p.m. curtis73 Dork

I was thinking just enough Red 5 to make it bright pink
May 17, 2011 11:36 a.m. nocones HalfDork

I wonder if you could use RIT fabric dye? I would worry about whatever you use being UV stable. I'd also think you could go try your local Arts & Crafts store and probably get paint dye.
May 17, 2011 11:47 a.m. Grtechguy SuperDork

Barns are red due to rust flakes being mixed in the whitewash