Painting the Solenoid Base

I finally found time to put some paint on one of the replica solenoid bases.  I found a airbrush paint at a local hobby store made by Model Masters (Testors) that is called  "Brass - Non-Buffing Metalizer".  I gave it a shot and I'm not sure I like the outcome.

I've used Chrome air-brush paint in the past and it works quite well.  With the chrome, after your primer layer you put on a glass black base.  Then the chrome is sprayed on and the gloss black is allowed to show through slightly, giving the chrome a deeper look.

The brass paint has no base paint so you are painting over your (gray) primer.  You have to completely paint your item.

I'll reserve my final opinion until I apply the label and add the tubes.  I plan on looking at what other air-brush paint companies offer to see if there is a better option.