CHROME PAINTING

How are these paints different from standard enamel paints?

Have you guys seen this? And it wasn't even chrome plated! ;)

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=50555

Actual chrome painting is way too expensive.

MM Metalizers should not be brushed on, especially aluminum. Spray on the buffing aluminum, let it sit for an hour. Then buff it with a soft cotton cloth and spray on the sealer. The more you buff it, the greater it will shine.

Alcad Chrome is the best way to go.

Chico - The Alcad paints are the way to go. However, they require an airbrush and all the headache that goes with it. They are expensive and you'll need to practice, but when all is said and done, they are outstanding.

If you want to avoid the airbrush route, I highly recommend the Model Master Metalizer paints. The Aluminum paint with the gloss metalizer clear coat (applied after buffing) is a very, very good finish. I recommend you try the variety of MM Metalizers unless you are determined to go the airbrush route.

One other thing. If it's a part you can fabricate in brass, do that and have the piece chrome plated. Nothing looks like chrome like real chrome.

Just a few thoughts.

Andy.

Use Alcad. It will give you a great shine, but is a bit expensive.

You can use automotive chrome paint, but not all work on plastic. Some types can damage the plastic, and some won't even stick. Use a test piece of plastic to see if it works. Some automotive lacquers can melt plastic, but I have never had this happen.