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

[MidMazar]

Originally Posted by Brandon Miller

Is chrome the only effect you can get with the product? Or can you get a gold chrome or copper type finish?

Unfortunatly no, but other companies have similar products that have different finishes. Hopefully someone will respond with their name as i forgot. It might be in this thread, read the thread.

[star21]

Damn! That sold out QUICK! Good thing I ordered 2 for myself.

Originally Posted by Brandon Miller

Is chrome the only effect you can get with the product? Or can you get a gold chrome or copper type finish?

The product Leafs004 posted up (House of Kolor) has the other types of finishes you mentioned. Only problem is the House of Kolor product is a paint (http://www.coastairbrush.com/products.asp?cat=250), just like the SpazStix product someone else posted earlier in this thread.

[ganweesheng]

Hi all, I just saw this thread and have already racked my brains over chromed parts for my cars for a year. At least some results now. I did a quick google on Kosutte Gin San just a few minutes ago and I clicked on the 1st search results: http://www.hlj.com/product/WRK00251 , I saw it on sale and quickly get 2 quantity of it. 3000Yen, with a 500yen delivery charge. Cost about 53SGD. anyone who wants it, quickly go now!

[AceCobra1]

They should have it in stock i think. I bought 3 of them a while back. Just be careful with these powders. I belive they are very toxic if inhaled. Make sure you wear a mask

[star21]

Originally Posted by AceCobra1

They should have it in stock i think. I bought 3 of them a while back. Just be careful with these powders. I belive they are very toxic if inhaled. Make sure you wear a mask

Nope, HLJ looks like they just ran out and Hobby Search ran out a bit before that. I think a slim chance for someone still looking for it would be HW Japan, but they've been out for months and months just like everyone else. https://www.hwjapan.com/sh/wor2513a.aspx

The packaging says it is non-toxic but seriously, when is it ever OK to inhale dust sized particles?

[ganweesheng]

Originally Posted by star21

Nope, HLJ looks like they just ran out and Hobby Search ran out a bit before that. I think a slim chance for someone still looking for it would be HW Japan, but they've been out for months and months just like everyone else. https://www.hwjapan.com/sh/wor2513a.aspx

The packaging says it is non-toxic but seriously, when is it ever OK to inhale dust sized particles?

Sold out from hlj in just a day?! Unbelievable. Guess I am the lucky few.

[viperofoz]

Just a heads up for anyone who is still trying to find Gin-San.

Its back in stock at Hobby Search. at 20% OFF
Mine was shipped today.

Heres the link http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10011510

Regards, Dan

[Brandon Miller]

Originally Posted by viperofoz

Just a heads up for anyone who is still trying to find Gin-San.

Its back in stock at Hobby Search. at 20% OFF
Mine was shipped today.

Heres the link http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10011510

Regards, Dan

Sweet! Just got mine ordered. Thanks.

[MidMazar]

Hurry guys this stuff goes quick, i remember i got mine from hlj and 4 hrs later i wanted to share with you guys that theres more left but there wasnt. Sells quick.

[Brandon Miller]

Has anyone successfully clearcoated this stuff? I wonder how well Future polish would do?

[AAlmeida]

Originally Posted by Brandon Miller

Has anyone successfully clearcoated this stuff? I wonder how well Future polish would do?

I tried, you can NOT clearcoat and touch with naked hands.

[cjsbosox]

Can't touch, clear coat. Whats next, can't touch it? I have some and have yet to use it since my models and I are "on a break"

Honestly though with all the can'ts on this product, I am thinking or going back to what I used to do when I needed chrome for my muscle cars. Send it to CHROME TECH USA!!!! You get real chrome for a fair price. Look it up if you live in the US

[star21]

Originally Posted by cjsbosox

Can't touch, clear coat. Whats next, can't touch it? I have some and have yet to use it since my models and I are "on a break"

Honestly though with all the can'ts on this product, I am thinking or going back to what I used to do when I needed chrome for my muscle cars. Send it to CHROME TECH USA!!!! You get real chrome for a fair price. Look it up if you live in the US

Actually, yes. It will eventually transfer off if you handle it with your bare hands. I have not tried clear coating it yet, but since the instructions specifically state you cannot paint over it, the advisory is probably there for a reason.

[Brandon Miller]

Future is water based though. I'm going to give it a try. Mine shipped today.

[leafs004]

Mine was just delivered last week. Also planning to experiment with Future, maybe even try dipping it like you would a canopy.