Bare-Metal Foil ?

[Vric]

Hi guys

I would like to know if there is any use for Bare-Metal Foil in modern modeling ? (no old 50's cars)

I will place an order soon, and want to know if I should add this to my order

also, is there any picture of the different color they offer?

thanks

[freakray]

Vric,
On modern race cars you can use BMF to imitate heat shielding on underbodies and engine compartments.
I also use chrome BMF for side and rear view mirrors as it looks more realistic.

BMF has a website, I will see if I can find the URL for you.

Ray

[Vric]

Originally posted by freakray
Vric,
On modern race cars you can use BMF to imitate heat shielding on underbodies and engine compartments.
I also use chrome BMF for side and rear view mirrors as it looks more realistic.

BMF has a website, I will see if I can find the URL for you.

Ray

http://www.bare-metal.com

I know, but there is no pic beside a 50's old Cadilac....

do you have some exemple of the use of "heat shielding on underbodies and engine compartments."

never worked with Bare metal, so I ask before spend my money

[OPM]

i ordered a flat sheet...you never know if you can use itmaybe behind the headlights?

[mentel]

i used half a sheet to chrome out the engine bay on my impala. it's blin ding

[Focus2000]

The chrome works very well for the backing of lights, much better than painting silver as it gives a very good shine. It's also good, as perviously mentioned, for both internal and external mirrors. It's fairly good at conforming over irregular surfaces if you're careful with it, and sticks quite well.

[cph81]

I used it behind the headlight. If you want to see how it looks, search for my 400R model.

[Vric]

Originally posted by cph81
I used it behind the headlight. If you want to see how it looks, search for my 400R model.

half of the pics aren't working anymore

thanks for anwser

[suiteR]

I did compare BMF and Japanese Modelers, BMF looks more chrome!!

[primera man]

I mostly use it on the backs of lights and mirrors

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

It has uses for headlight/taillight reflectors, making tiny hose clamp details, heat shielding, etc. Some modern cars like Mercedes, BMW, Lexus have small amounts of bright trim around the beltline or the side windows, and bare metal foil is the best product for the job.

Don't bother with any of their products other than the original chrome. Don't be tempted by their bright chrome, aluminum, copper, gold, black...none of them work well at all (they tend to have not nearly enough adhesive, they are thicker and hard to cut correctly, don't burnish down nearly as well, etc.)...but the original chrome is a great product.

[primera man]

I have heard people sometimes use it as a masking tape...never tried it myself, but the results are meant to be quite good

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally posted by primera man
I have heard people sometimes use it as a masking tape...never tried it myself, but the results are meant to be quite good

DOH! I forgot that part, yes it is excellent as a mask for tricky little areas, especially on interior parts or exterior parts where you need a very, very thin mask that you can cut/trim very precisely. I used it as masking material on parts of my recent F355. Yes, in some instances it is preferable to Tamiya tape which is what I use a majority of the time.

[Vric]

Originally posted by ZoomZoomMX-5


DOH! I forgot that part, yes it is excellent as a mask for tricky little areas, especially on interior parts or exterior parts where you need a very, very thin mask that you can cut/trim very precisely. I used it as masking material on parts of my recent F355. Yes, in some instances it is preferable to Tamiya tape which is what I use a majority of the time.

hey zoomzoom, did you get my PM 2 day ago ?

[primera man]

Originally posted by ZoomZoomMX-5


DOH! I forgot that part, yes it is excellent as a mask for tricky little areas, especially on interior parts or exterior parts where you need a very, very thin mask that you can cut/trim very precisely. I used it as masking material on parts of my recent F355. Yes, in some instances it is preferable to Tamiya tape which is what I use a majority of the time.

How do you get on when taking it off ?
The paint would have to be very very thin or it would leave a jaggered edge wouldn't it?
I know the stuff can be quite hard to get off on its own without having a layer or two of paint on it.