Duplicolor Chrome !

just to drop a line (3 topic in 2 day, it's a record for me)

I just got a can of Duplicolor Metal Cast Chrome, and let me say, I was looking for a real chrome paint for ages now and finally found it ! this paint is totally awersome !!

I'm working on my Enzo, and the Chrome part are very badly made by tamiya (shame on you Tamiya) so I just repaint the exaust and some engin's part, totally awersome !

7$Can for a big spraycan is a shame ! it worth 3 and 4 time this price !

show us pics :D
Yeah the chrom from tamiya is not good !!! I paint the exhaust from the enzp in Alclad II Chrom so we can compare what the better one is ...:D

cYa

Originally posted by Vric
just to drop a line (3 topic in 2 day, it's a record for me)

I just got a can of Duplicolor Metal Cast Chrome, and let me say, I was looking for a real chrome paint for ages now and finally found it ! this paint is totally awersome !!

I'm working on my Enzo, and the Chrome part are very badly made by tamiya (shame on you Tamiya) so I just repaint the exaust and some engin's part, totally awersome !

7$Can for a big spraycan is a shame ! it worth 3 and 4 time this price !

Sweet! I saw that stuff at Wal-Mart for $4 CAD a can. Do you need to primer between, or just spray on?

This is the one I saw... not sure if it's the same...

Duplicolor Chrome (http://www.duplicolor.com/products/gold-chrome.html)

EDIT: Just saw that this is an enamel and a PiTA to use. I'll avoid it. I can't find the METALIZER paint in chrome that you're talking about... is it a laquer or enamel?

yes it's what I have.. I spray directly on the plastic (chrome part) with no problem. I will need to buy some gold for rims :D

It's not MEtalcast sorry, the other spraycan I got yesterday is Metalcast.. sorry for my mistake

btw I got the 11oz spray can for 6.99$Can

Just picked some up! Can't be happier! Got a huge can for only $4! Go get some!

So you sprayed the chrome duplicolor over Tamiya's dull chrome? That could mean the difference between spraying it on plain white plastic or previously metallic plastic.

Nonetheless, I'll give it a try if I go on a chrome spree.

Originally posted by TheSyndicate
So you sprayed the chrome duplicolor over Tamiya's dull chrome? That could mean the difference between spraying it on plain white plastic or previously metallic plastic.

Nonetheless, I'll give it a try if I go on a chrome spree.

Yes I did that.. I also tryed on a scrap peice before for testing (black peice) and it was very shinny.. better than the Tamiya one.. but with a dull chrome base coat, it's a bit better (end to end)

Originally posted by Thesaint111
show us pics :D




i agree. PICS!!!

Need pics, is it like ot better than alcad

Originally posted by bah humbug
Need pics, is it like ot better than alcad

Ditto - in the market for some good chrome paint - was thinking of alcad but if this is better...

ok guys, here is 2 picture.. it's hard to see on picture, but it is way more shinny ! Pipes are made of Duplicolor Chrome

I'm not sure if it's better than Alcad (never used it) but this paint IS chrome and I love it. and It's 7$Can for 11oz (alcad is 9$ for 1oz i think)

EDIT: THere is no blue in the color, it'S the reflection of my monitor and the yellowish is the light :D

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/8897921.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/8933712.JPG

WOW the chrom effect is not bad !!! I show you pictures of my enzo engine Thursday with alclad II chrome exhaust :D

so my exhaust is already finished !!! the engine isnt finished i plan to add some wires etc...... !!! Here are the pics

http://SD.Schuldt.bei.t-online.de/enzo/Auspuff.JPG

http://SD.Schuldt.bei.t-online.de/enzo/motor5.JPG

http://SD.Schuldt.bei.t-online.de/enzo/motor7.JPG

http://SD.Schuldt.bei.t-online.de/enzo/motor8.JPG

I think Alclad is the better one !!! :D

cYa

I do think that AlcladII Chrome looks better, but I can't get it around here, so I'm going out tomorrow to get some of that Duplicolor. None the less, the both look awesome. Better than Revell's chrome :D

Originally posted by 94 Mustang GT
I do think that AlcladII Chrome looks better, but I can't get it around here, so I'm going out tomorrow to get some of that Duplicolor. None the less, the both look awesome. Better than Revell's chrome :D

yes.. It look near the same for me (my picture look bad becose of the light that is yellow) anyway, you need to use Primer with this paint.. but it's ok if you paint on chrome part (act like a primer)

Nice first post, bring back a 6 year old thread. :p

Any chance to polish, or coat or anything to give this kind of chrome spray paints a higher gloss?

I'd avoid clearing it without testing, when I did it the chrome effect was completely wiped out and left a vaguely gray metallic color.

The thing I like about this is that the chrome effect isn't that bright. Which is more realistic, in my opinion, to many of the other finishes out there. Although I reserve the right to change my opinion once I finally figure out how to use my Airbrush and Alclad. ;)

Thx, you saved me once now.
Anyone making the choice between Krylon chrome and Rust oleum chrome? Does any need body preparation before spraying? I'm not talking about a can warmup and good shake. Maybe you save me twice.