A trusted name in model railroading for more than 50 years, Scalecoat is a small U.S. business now rebuilding the longtime brand under new ownership as of June 2025. Its paints are made in small batches for modelers who care about historically accurate railroad colors, while the company’s roots as hobby-shop owners keep its focus close to local hobby retailers and the people they serve.
Old Village PaintFamily paintmakers for five generations, Old Village Paint traces its roots to C. Schrack & Co., founded in Philadelphia in 1816. The company preserves that heritage by producing authentic period colors in traditional batches with natural earth pigments, serving restoration specialists, decorative painters, and homeowners seeking historically grounded finishes.PERKIOMENVILLE, PA
Kirker Automotive FinishesEstablished in 1898, Kirker Automotive Finishes manufactures automotive refinish coatings for repair, restoration and custom work, making it one of America’s oldest paint manufacturers still in existence. Based in Newburgh, New York, the company is known for practical, user-friendly finishes that range from low-VOC urethane systems to specialty candy colors and effect additives, backed by technical guidance for the people applying them.GARNERVILLE, NY
Golden PaintworksNow 100% employee-owned, Golden Paintworks carries the character of Golden Artist Colors, a company with more than 30 years of staff retention and a deeply hands-on approach to its work. The New York-based division develops architectural coatings for professional decorative artists, muralists and theme designers, with employees involved in everything from research to hand-painted color charts and quality checks.NEW BERLIN, NY