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09-29-2002, 05:13 PM
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Touching up chrome
I am working on an old AMT kit, and the chrome is giving me a hard time. Where the parts connect to the trees is so thick that when I cut them off, there are large areas that are no longer chrome and showing the molded plastic color underneath. What is the best way for fixing chrome parts that is the most realistic? I don`t think bare metal foil will work on some of these parts.
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09-29-2002, 05:21 PM
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You will most likely have to dechrome the entire parts tree and rechrome with Alclad Chrome or a similar chrome metalizer.
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09-29-2002, 05:24 PM
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Where can you get that stuff? Does it look as good as the chrome on the parts?
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09-29-2002, 05:30 PM
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www.twoguysracing.com
www.greatmodels.com The above two both carry Alclad II. www.alclad2.com is the official site, I believe It definitely does look like chrome when applied properly (it must be applied over gloss black enamel), with an airbrush, following the spray directions they say.
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09-29-2002, 05:42 PM
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Any solutions for someone without an airbrush?
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09-29-2002, 07:01 PM
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I hear Duplicolor has some new Chrome metalizer from a spray can that, when sprayed over gloss black, will look like chrome. Alternatively, I think any automotive chrome metalizer sprayed thick over a smooth surface would be good enough.
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09-29-2002, 07:49 PM
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#8
09-29-2002, 08:58 PM
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If you're going to use Alclad just to touch up little spots you can use a brush,just paint the spot Gloss black before the Alclad.
You might try a dab of gloss white on the spot it will look like reflection. :bandit: Mike
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09-30-2002, 03:47 AM
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But for most part, I think Bare Metal works just fine. It's just that it has to be applied carefully, so that it doesn't winkle. Bare Metal is ultra thin, so it conforms to most of a curved surface. Or use Chrome Tech USA http://www.chrometechusa.com/ , and have them rechrome the entire part.
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09-30-2002, 06:32 PM
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10-01-2002, 03:22 AM
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If its a nice flat area i'd go with the BMF as its great when polished. If its curved etc it takes a bit more time but will still turn out looking good.
It well stick very well if done correctly. Have a look in the gallery at my Blue Chevelle...all the bumpers and trim are done in BMF. http://www.automotiveforums.com/scalemodeling/pman/
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