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Old 05-20-2003, 02:47 PM   #3
Andy Jones
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Re: What do you use?

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Originally posted by BOOSTD
I am currently painting the engine of my GTR and in the instructions it says to paint the bottom end of the engine Chrome Silver. I spray all my parts and I have noticed that Tamiya dont make a spray can of this colour. Do you guys brush paint your engines using the Chrome Silver (pot) or do you use a different silver? If so what type?
I've used Alclad chrome with fair results through an airbrush - you need to paint the area with gloss black enamel 1st though however it doesn't stand up to too much handling very well
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