Chrome

could i jus ask how u guys n gals chrome parts of ur models.
what do u use??
ive read that some of u use a paint or spray...
could u attach a pic of the paint u use so i know what im lookin for whenin buyin them...

also would the paint jus come out like silver??

i use bare metal foil, but i find it a bit hard to use.

thanx

If i understand you correctly, a lot of the members here with an airbrush will use alclad chrome as the best alternative to actual chrome plating.

I'm not too fond of the chrome look, so I find Tamiya TS-31 to be a great alternative.

Check out this thread:

How to Chrome plate? (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23880)

Lately, I've been using Duplicolor's Chrome Paint. Works well as long as you used a primer under it (it says it's an enamel, but my Styrene exhaust said different). Another idea for non complex (ie: smooth) surfaces is Bare Metal Foil. HTH

Heard great things about Alclad II but I have't used it yet. I'm currently using Gunze's Mr. Metal for my chroming and aluminum needs. So far so good. I'm pretty satisfied. :D

I use Duplicolor Metalcast Chrome paint, but you need primer cos the paint hurt the plastic.