Replicating Anodized Red

[Skinny_Mike]

Hi guys, I'm a little bit stumped. I need to replicate an anodized red finish on some fuel line caps and relief valves on my F-16. Any one have any advice on how to do that. looking for a finish something like this...

Thanks for the help
Mike

 

[Sharkmouth]

Clear red (Tamiya makes it as well as others) over aluminum.

Please note that there are metallic red paints such as this:

They seem to have metal particles suspended in the paint for a sparkling effect. Using a clear over the metal base coat replicates the anodized appearance better. This is my opinion.

Regards,

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Thanks Saul, I always use my Tamiya clears over chrome silver, never even thought to try over aluminum! I'll give that a go!

 

[moon puppy]

That's what it looks like to me.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Saul is telling you correctly. The transparent blue also works quite well.