Buffing metalizer on Exhaust

I never purchased buffing metalizer paint before, but Ive seen pictures from other sites on them and they seem pretty good. Id notice that it says Airbrush only.

I was just wondering if anyone ever applied it with a brush, not airbrush..?

I notice they have both buffing and the non-buffing kinds.

The paint is prethinned for airbrush and will not work with a brush.

The paint is prethinned for airbrush and will not work with a brush.

This depends on the manufacturer and the particular paint color. I have some Model Master Metalizers that I have just brushed on. They work great for smaller pieces such as those found on the engines of mototrcycles (this is what I use them on) I mainly use them for touch ups etc..They dry extrmely fast so you have to work rather quickly, but it is possible to use a regular brush with them. I used meatalizers on the individual chain link pins, and sprocket bolts on this Suzuki. I suppose I could have used regular silver, but it takes forever to dry whereas the the metalizer dried almost as soon as I was done, well, dried to the touch anyway.
On the flip side, I have a whole boat load of Alclad II paints that are also mrtalizers, and there is no way I could brush paint this stuff as it is too thin. Hope this helps. Matt-
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Yes! that really helped. It cleared up a whole lot.

Is there a place besides the online website where I can purchase Alclad II?

I havnt seen any in an LHS.. but.. maybe they have it hidden in the back somewhere?

But yeah, thanks for the help guys!

Nice bike by the way!

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Is there a place besides the online website where I can purchase Alclad II?

Nice bike by the way!

Try Squadron.com
I did a search to see if they carried it and they have a good selection. Price is just under $7 a bottle. It sprays like a dream and looks really good when used.
Thanks for the kudo's on the bike. Good luck with your build. Matt-:)

ps. They also make iridescent colors... that change colors depending on the angle you look at it from.

This depends on the manufacturer and the particular paint color. I have some Model Master Metalizers that I have just brushed on. ... Matt-

Hi Matt,

The Model Master Metalizers you are mentioning is from spray can or square glass bottle? Is it lacquer paint or enamel?

Thanks!
Kelvin

The Model Mater paints are in round 1/2 ounce bottles.They are a lacquer based paint. The small square ones are the old Testors line of paints and are enamels. Hope this helps. Matt-