Chrome Paint
RyanGiorgio
12-18-2002, 04:04 PM
What is the best brand of paint that is TRULY chrome? I've heard it mentioned before, so i can't remember what its called.
Bimmerkid
12-18-2002, 04:25 PM
I think it's something like ACLAD.
freakray
12-18-2002, 05:16 PM
alclad 2
www.alclad2.com
available from www.squadron.com
Another alternative is Bare Metal Foil, available from www.scaledreams.com
Ray
www.alclad2.com
available from www.squadron.com
Another alternative is Bare Metal Foil, available from www.scaledreams.com
Ray
RyanGiorgio
12-18-2002, 08:38 PM
Is it only for use with an airbrush?
ZoomZoomMX-5
12-18-2002, 08:42 PM
Originally posted by RyanGiorgio
Is it only for use with an airbrush?
Yes for Alclad. You must airbrush it in two very light coats over a very smooth layer of black enamel, like Testors, or Alclad now has a gloss black base coat for the chrome.
Bare Metal Foil is peel and stick and trim w/ a new #11 Xacto blade. If you're patient and clever, you can do a ton of stuff w/it, even large bumpers. It's fairly easy to work with once you get the hang of it, it's perfect for chrome window trim. It polishes out beautifully w/Novus #2 or Tamiya compound.
Is it only for use with an airbrush?
Yes for Alclad. You must airbrush it in two very light coats over a very smooth layer of black enamel, like Testors, or Alclad now has a gloss black base coat for the chrome.
Bare Metal Foil is peel and stick and trim w/ a new #11 Xacto blade. If you're patient and clever, you can do a ton of stuff w/it, even large bumpers. It's fairly easy to work with once you get the hang of it, it's perfect for chrome window trim. It polishes out beautifully w/Novus #2 or Tamiya compound.
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