SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Metalizer Aluminum

959 views
1 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: Savannah, GA USA
Metalizer Aluminum
Posted by Bones-coa on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 7:25 AM
Does anyone know the difference between the aluminum and aluminum plate colors (other than the fact one is buffing and the other isn't) in final finish? I'm trying to decide which to use for my purpose before heading to the hobby store.

Also, it's been a long time since I used them and have forgottn if they need to be thinned out of the bottle. I've used some before but can't seem to find any thinner in my paint collection.

Thanks.
Dana F On the bench: Tamiya DO335B-2 with LOTS of Aires stuff (On Hold) Trumpeter A-10 with LOTS and LOTS of aftermarket goodies! (On Hold) Tamiya 240ZG (In work)
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 9:15 AM
The non-buffing will give you a duller finish. The plate can be buffed to a high sheen. They are formulated to be airbrushed w/o thinning. If you desire to thin them, I have used lacquer thinner. I didn't try it w/ MM thinner, so I don't know if that will work. Just remember to seal it-it will dull the "metal"effect a little, but that's better than the paint wearing off or discoloring ! Sealing also improves decal adhesion, as some decals simply won't "stick" to unsealed metalizer. Hope this helps !
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.