Hello Jerryl.
I hope that I can be of help. What, specifically, will you be applying chrome too?
jerryl What brand of paint best represents chrome? or do you use another method ? I'm talking HO, so the rub-on film probably won't work because of the small size.. thanks
What brand of paint best represents chrome? or do you use another method ? I'm talking HO, so the rub-on film probably won't work because of the small size.. thanks
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Microscale makes an adhesive for affixing metal leaf to plastic models; they say it can also be used with aluminum foil...
Alclad by far. There is a gentleman on this forum named Antonio that is the resident expert on the subject and has printed some extensive tutorials on this list within the last year or so. If you follow the directions I find it easier to use than regular paint. Squadron carries it as do many hobby stores.
Lance
Another option is Rustoleum Bright Coat. I use Rustoleum Silver Metallic for roofs, bridges, etc, but got a can of the Bright Coat Aluminum by accident recently. It looks exactly like fresh aluminum, which I often don't want. However, it worked great for a rooftop condensor unit I recently bashed.
They also make a Chrome that is worth considering. Price is reasonable and should be available at most big box store paint depts. http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=32
They also make a Chrome that is worth considering. Price is reasonable and should be available at most big box store paint depts.
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=32
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
For very small chrome detail parts (e.g. HO scale door handles or hood ornaments), you can get away with a Sharpie Silver Marker, fine tip. Grills and Bumpers, I will spray ModelMaster or Testor's Chrome, hubcaps brush paint with MM ChromeI also use the Sharpie for building door knobs, handles, even conduits - nice, steady motion (if need be, I push a ruler edge next to the item to paint, so in case of "yips" the non-chrome paint finish won't be destroyed).
They have a Gold Sharpie too, but I haven't figured out what to use that for in terms of modeling - it doesn't really look much like brass, bronze or copper, materials that you do find around urban environs..
Alclad is for air brushing and requires an undercoat. If you look up AntonioFP45's posts on metalizing passenger cars you'll find more than enough info right here. If you're painting trim, hubcaps, bumpers etc, Teastors Chome paint will do the job.
Jay
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Fine Scale Modeler has had more than a few articles about Alclad. You might look over at their forum for tips on using it.
http://cs.finescale.com/f/
Steve S
From what I've seen, Alclad II Chrome is the best representation of chrome you can get. It's a lacquer metallizer though, so it works differently than your usual paint.
For brushing, I really like Model Master Chrome Silver enamel. When applied properly, it has an excellent metallic finish.
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Looks like it is worth learning http://alclad2.com/
What is Alclad, where do you get it & a little more about it if you will....thanks
Jerry,
I think Testor makes a chrome spray paint. I generally just go with a Floquil silver and hand-paint it on with a brush or microswab. I'm guessing bumpers and trim on HO-scale cars is what you are talking about?
Tom
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