Brass painting advice wanted

[NW Modeling List]

Howdy,
 
I recently purchased my first ever brass model, an N.I.B. Overland  
Virginian C-1 wood caboose with pre-1954 K brake at a great price ($165)  from a 
non-ebay internet site, and need some painting advice.
 
I want to use Floquil or Scalecoat flat Caboose Red canned spray paint for  
the car body and use small brushes for the detail parts like  steps, 
handrails, grabirons, etc. I've also got Bill Mosteler's decal set  for it.
 
There's lots of internet info on painting brass with regards to surface  
preparation of the brass. Some of it is simple and straightforward, some more  
complicated. Most also recommend a light flat gray for a primer coat.
 
I would love to hear from any brass painters on these lists what your  
experience has been like painting brass models, and what recommendations you  
have for surface prep, painting detail parts, best paint brands, etc. TIA!
 
Greg Harrod
Fredericksburg, Va.
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