Alclad II vs. Kosutte Gin San...bye, bye Alclad!

[edwing666]

Hi friends,

This is my experience with Kosutte Ginsan.
The following photos, I explain the whole process.

My rating:
100% recommended.

[CifeNet]

Nice job, I can see how it works!

I use Alclad products for doing the metal finishes, but this certainly has its own use!

[eyckles]

did you do this after clear coat?

Lesley

[shineofleo]

This is incredible, I just hope it could get more popular so we can easily get to try it!

[edwing666]

Originally Posted by eyckles

did you do this after clear coat?

Lesley

Hi guy,
Yes, I've applied the product on the clear coat. Of course, you must wait for the lacquer coat are completely dry.

[edwing666]

Originally Posted by CifeNet

Nice job, I can see how it works!

I use Alclad products for doing the metal finishes, but this certainly has its own use!

Hi friend CifeNet
Very soon publish photos of all the work. Thanks!

[daniel_k]

can you cleacoat over Kosutte ? I'm scared that the chrome might wipe off.

daniel
-germany-

[edwing666]

Originally Posted by daniel_k

can you cleacoat over Kosutte ? I'm scared that the chrome might wipe off.

daniel
-germany-

Hi Daniel,
I do not know. But I'm going to experiment with or Klír Future. Anyway, the Kosutte Ginsan seems to be more resilient to the touch, about Alclad.
I promise to do some tests and publish the photos of the process.

[Luis Pacheco]

The clearcoat (future or vernish) brakes the Gin San effect.

To avoid the wipe off you need to buff hard the Gin San.

[edwing666]

Originally Posted by Luis Pacheco

The clearcoat (future or vernish) brakes the Gin San effect.

To avoid the wipe off you need to buff hard the Gin San.

Luis, thank you very much for the information. There are only 2 options: applying Ginsan and scrub hard, and be careful not to touch the model in places where there Ginsan. However, our models are static, they are delicate pieces and are only exhibition. Therefore, they are not made ​​to be touched constantly.

[pedrofsky]

Maybe a stupid question, but is 325 mesh graphite powder the same as Kosutte Gin San? I saw someone on youtube, saying he used that and that he gets the same results..

"I'm using -325 mesh graphite powder right now, in place of the much more expensive Gin Sun. Seems to do the same thing!"

[racer93]

Originally Posted by pedrofsky

Maybe a stupid question, but is 325 mesh graphite powder the same as Kosutte Gin San? I saw someone on youtube, saying he used that and that he gets the same results..

"I'm using -325 mesh graphite powder right now, in place of the much more expensive Gin Sun. Seems to do the same thing!"

I've thought the same thing. Hmm. Who's gonna try it?

Since it's kinda on topic, can you clear (with urethanes) Alclad chrome without it ruining the effect?

[gpz900ra7]

Originally Posted by racer93

I've thought the same thing. Hmm. Who's gonna try it?

Since it's kinda on topic, can you clear (with urethanes) Alclad chrome without it ruining the effect?

Any clear no matter what will marr the effect of Alclad, I know this as I have tried it, .

Where would I be able to buy some of this graphite powder mentioned?


Gpz900ra7.

[drunken monkey]

powdered graphite is more of an industrial product.
325 mesh is the filter size that the powder is sieved through.

normally, it's used as a non-grease and ultra dry lubricant between metal surfaces in engineering application and is occasionally sold in hardware stores as a lubricant product for applying on hinges and door locks but i'm not sure if that would be of the same fine particle size as 325 mesh.

I've seen in some art/sculpture supplies stores as well but again, not sure if it'd be 325 mesh.

[racer93]

DM--if you just run a pencil over a piece of plastic, you get a very similar, "chrome-type" effect from the graphite. It does seem sensible to think that it may work. Plus the two look remarkably similar...