buffing metallic metalizers???

Yeah, buff it before you seal it.
Becareful of the testors metallizers, especially when masking, since the are fragile.
SnJ makes the better (the best IMHO) metallizer and can buff very nicely with thier powder - just a bit messy tho.

That's generally what I do, then I'll lightly tint areas with the testors metallizer

CTrill you buff first, then seal afterwards.

Eric

here's my method..
before applying metalizers, prime the models first...find for scrach mark....make sure they're all gone....even the smallest scratch will show with metalizers... so fill, sand , prime... then u need to polish the models ..there're lots of polishing compound available in the market......i used Autosol Plastic Polish...polish the model and then let it set... sometimes i coat it with a heavy coat of clear gloss.. (future will work too) ...prime the models again and look for scratch mark and other imperfection... repeat the above steps... when u're satisfy..then paint the models with metallizers...
u need to seal it after buffing....i use gunze sangyo clear gloss.... that's about my method...glad i could help

thanks, but do i seal the metalizer before i buff it or afterwards?

I don't know about being the best solution CTrill. The best will be whatever you decide you like really. Everyone has their own preference there.
As for buffing the metalizer, use a soft cotton rag (old t-shirt, handkerchief etc.) and you can use a q-tip for tight areas. Just be very gentle when buffing or you'll buff right through it. I'd reccommend a couple or three coats of paint before buffing. And I'd skip some panels to give it the apperence that some weather different or have been replaced.
Good luck on it!

Eric