Micro-Mark Reefer Gray Paint, 20ml
UGS
- Classic mid-tone gray used on refrigerator cars and utility rolling stock
- Balanced neutral tone ideal for boxcars, reefers, and maintenance equipment
- Slightly warm undertone enhances weathering realism
- Pairs well with Reefer Yellow, Box Car Red, and Engine Black
- Made in the USA
Description
Reefer Gray is a historically inspired medium gray, based on the utilitarian finishes seen on refrigerator cars ("reefers") and support equipment from the steam and early diesel eras. Its slightly warm hue reflects both aged aluminum finishes and sun-faded paint, making it ideal for weathered freight cars, industrial machinery, and structural elements in model railroads. This versatile tone is neutral enough to serve as a basecoat or highlight when building realistic rolling stock or maintenance-of-way vehicles.
Reefer Gray is included in:
Item #29384 Railroad Model Color Paint Set
Item #29433 Basic Acrylic Painting Set with Brushes, Mediums & Empty Bottles, 89-Piece
Modeling Use Cases
• Rolling Stock: Refrigerator cars, ventilated boxcars, hoppers
• Structures: Platforms, loading docks, warehouse siding
• MOW Equipment: Cranes, tool sheds, signal cabinets (MOW are non-revenue cars)
• Dioramas: Concrete walls, pavement, industrial machinery
• Detailing: Railings, ladders, car frames, couplers
Historical Context
Reefer Gray saw widespread use across North American railroads beginning in the 1920s, especially on cars designed to carry perishable goods like dairy, produce, and meat. Unlike vivid company colors, this neutral gray provided a clean and professional appearance that weathered well over time. It was also commonly used for parts that required repainting due to rust or damage.
Tips for Modelers
• Use a black or brown wash to emphasize seams and rivets
• Highlight with Reefer White or Light Gray for a sun-faded finish
• Blend with Depot Buff or Dirt for dusty effects on lower surfaces
• Spray thin coats over primed surfaces for best adhesion and coverage
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More Information:
Micro-Mark Acrylic Paints include brush-on and airbrush paints. These paints have been specially formulated for painting miniatures, models, and figures of all sorts. The brush-on line includes primers, a multitude of colors, thinner, cleaner, and retarder.
Painting and finishing are key components to almost every project. With 96 years of experience in the hobby/maker space, Micro-Mark has time-tested expertise in providing the best and most innovative paints, brushes, airbrushes, finishing supplies and painting equipment to our customers. Recently, the demand for quality paint products has exceeded supply and as a solution to this issue, Micro-Mark is pleased to introduce the Micro-Mark Acrylic Paint Line.
The Micro-Mark Acrylic Paint Line has been developed and tested by our expert in-house team to give model builders, miniaturists, figure artists and other makers a new option when choosing paint for their projects. Featuring the most widely requested selection of basic colors, our matte-finish acrylic paint sets provide consistent color, solid coverage and smooth application in both brush-on and airbrush formulations. Additionally, we also offer white, gray and black primer for brush-on and airbrush use, plus our own thinners, acrylic paint cleaner, airbrush flow improver and retarder medium, giving you a complete paint system for reliable results every time. Our water-based acrylic paint products are non-toxic and proudly made in the USA.
