Workbench Quickie - Spaz Stix vs. Alclad
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- Опубликовано: 20 июл 2013
- Testing some Spaz Stix Ultimate Mirror Chrome against Alclad Chrome.
Thanks to Kibo for introducing me to this awesome paint!
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When you start buffing the first spoon, I thought: "meh..." and the second one:"what kind of sorcery is this???"
This really pushing me to try airbrushing.
Thanks. No problem, I enjoy the videos you put out. Keep up the great work!
thank you for this comparison! Friends have told me alclad is the best for shine , but your video proves different... great job !
Thank you! This was the perfect video I needed!
Fantastic video, thank you a ton was trying to decide which to go with. Great question Modelero
GunPla Fixation any chance you have a video of applying the water based clear as to see how it looks? Does it really do it any better appearance or just extra protection for the chrome? Thanks
Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome in the spray can works great too. I just recently started using this stuff, it's great.
Neat! That’s good to know, thanks ✌️
That was very interesting! Thank You very much for sharing it, seems the almighty alclad has some serious competition.
Thanks! Great video. Enjoyed it. Again, thanks for spending your time and efforts with us
+Educateyourself Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it (^-^)/
That is very awesome, I'll be sure to buy an airbrush set like the one you have that looks very forgiving to paint something with.
ah man. dat chrome bro. looks great ;) both seem to yield great results. but now you've definitely got me wanting to try this spaz stix.
Very good tutorial, thanks for the tips
Thanks man. I love me Mr. Color super metallics. Maybe I'll make a video one day showcasing these paints. Thanks for the comments, I'll keep making videos if you keep watching! ^_^ cheers
This was awesome thanks!
great vid. thank you fro the info!!
After watching chrome spray videos and reading online for the past 2 hours I still want to know can the canned spray Spaz be used to spray factory car rims, seal them and will it stay on????
Great video!
both chromes look nice
Thanks for the video. I'm starting to paint with an airbrush for the very first time and this is a bounty of useful info. Stupid beginner question: why can't the base be silver/grey gloss instead of black gloss? Wouldn't the chrome result lighter using a silver base? Thanks in advance.
+Umberto Bossi
Silver paint will not give you mirror reflection. Black gloss paint does
Velmi slušný výsledek! Pro mne až překvapivý. Musím se ale zeptat: Jak se povrch chová, když se ho dotknete prstem? Vytvoří se otisk, který se dá setřít, nebo se tím povrch znehodnotí? Děkuji.
Alclad shine is quite nice, however, if you look at both close, or under magnification, little tiny black spots can be seen through the chrome with Alclad. Spaz looks more uniform every single time without the black base shining through. I was very impressed as how well Spaz takes to buffing too. I would like to see how a car bumper would actually look with Spaz Stix.
I use Spaz Stix For custom lures and it works Awesome.
Spaz Stix impressed me. Which black undercoat did you use?
What buffing material do you use?
great video, do you generally seal after buffing the chrome?
Thanks Christopher. I generally do not seal metallic paints, since you lose some of the natural metal sheen when you do. Unless you are handling the piece constantly, you can probably get away with not sealing it.
What kind of work better with Spaz Stix - Ultimate Mirror Chrome Aerosol Paint,
What type of airbrush machine did you use? In your opinion which airbrush machine gets the best results, do you have a preference?
Would you say plate silver would be better to do a candy color on top of? I've been painting a candy yellow color on a kit recently but my base is Chrome silver. I'm not too happy with it.
I prefer airbrush. Is it available for airbrush? This seems like a new product, is it available in the USA? I am always looking for new products to test and feature on my channel, do you offer samples to try out? Thanks for your comment.
thank you GURU.. really helpful...
hahah the fact that u did the sf match up screen ill give it a thumbs up 👍🏾
EL_XICANO408 That’s old school SFII ;)
I just tried the spazstix chrome as you did here, but could not replicate the finish you achieved here post buffing? Spoon test , I used nil primer, spazstix ultimate black backer then the chrome. I could not achieve the finish you managed? Applied the chrome in light covering coats on one test about 3 coats, 2nd test I applied 2 light covering coats then one heavy wet coat at the end and still couldn't achieve the mirror quality you managed to obtain here? Just wondering what I missed, did you prime the spoons prior to the backer & chrome coats perhaps this is why ?
Yeah ok, I didn't realise that, but makes sense. I will run a lacquer gloss black and re-test.I did try it through a clear canopy to create the mirror effect in reverse since it is designed for reverse application with the black backer , still didn't look mirror chrome to me, as some trade examples, perhaps the clear gloss needs to go down first in reverse application ie a RC shell body?
Really interesting test- I'm planning to use this on a motorycycle tank but I wondered if you can clearcoat it or at least put a touch clear coat over the spaz tix clearcoat. .?
Frank Kemble if you clear coat this, it will loose some of it natural metal sheen.
Okay thanks, I'm going to put it on and see how it stands up in it's raw state.
What did you use to buff the paint?
nothing he just used a microfiber cloth and lightly polished it.
I'm using the Spaz Stix mirror chrome aerosol can version. The problem I have is that the paint looks more silver than chrome. What could be doing wrong?
Hard to say, is your base layer super glossy, slick and smooth enamel black?
Hi. Thank you for your very informative video. I bought the aerosol Spaz Stix Ultimate Mirror Chrome bottles for a project I am working on. Perhaps (since you have expertise on this) you can give me advise. I am "chroming" a wooden table.
I sanded the table, painted it shiny black and now I am waiting for it to dry.
My question is: how long do you recommend me to wait before I paint it with Spaz Stix?
Also, after I paint it, then I buff it (like you show) should I THEN paint it with the Spaz Stix Clear Coat?
Thank you
A wooden table? wow... ok. I specialize in model kits and small plastic parts, but here it goes... The duration of wait depends on the type of black paint you used. If its an enamel (oil based) paint, I would wait a few days until it is completely dried. Lacquer-type paints dry and cure much faster. Try to keep it in a dust free environment. I've never used the aerosol cans, so I'm not sure if the application or type is the same as airbrush type. If you buff, do it lightly otherwise it will come off and the black will show through. If you don't clear coat it, the finish will be vulnerable to scratches and pealing, however, clear-coating will make you loose some of the natural sheen of the metal coat, so it's give and take situation. Good luck!
Thank you. I used: Rustoleum Ultra Cover 2x Gloss Spray in Black - not sure if that is oil based or lacquer :/ -any way, thank you for the useful information.
just wondering on this I just ordered some for myself I got the spaz stix ultimate mirror chrome through air brush did you need thin out the paint or its a ready to shoot mix? thanks in advance
No need to thin, just load and shoot, cheers 😁 ✌
what type of gloss black base did you use for your spaz stix chrome? Enamel or acrylic or lacquer?
What do you use to clean these paints from your Airbrush?
I've seen people mention using hardware store lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, turpentine, as well as Mr. Leveling Thinner.
I use cheap regular hardware store lacquer thinner to clean any type of paint. Don’t soak your airbrush in it, just use it to wipe the inside of the cup and, backflow and flush out to change colors. Don’t use Mr Leveling to clean your airbrush, that’s just wasting money.
Hi there. Did you need to prime before hitting the plastic with your alclad chrome? Also would you recommend black enamel as the base?
Alclad metallics need a primer before applying. High shine metallics like chrome need a gloss black base. Enamel black gloss tends to be really shiny and ideal for Alclad chrome. Cheers!
Big fan and you are awesome
i do have a Question what did you use one that orange Rag its like you polished it ???
be cause it looked dusty and then WoOoOoOoOoOoW
i am trying to learn so i can color My Gundam Action Figures
thank you
Thanks, I just used a regular, clean and soft cotton cloth.
After applying the black gloss, how long you wait before applying the chrome?? I usually wait 10 to 15 minutes and when I apply the chrome I get like a blue burn effect instead of chrome. Note that I'm using aclad black gloss as well.
Delmi Casia I stopped using Alclad Gloss black because I felt it was too runny. My recommendation is to wait until the black base is fully cured. I think 15 minutes is way too short. For enamels, I typically wait at least a day before I apply the chrome.
hi, can u do a tutorial on painting chrome paints on an actual gunpla piece and how to achieve the mirror chrome result? i know teaspoon is rather convinient since it is smoother than gunpla to begin with. But i have no idea how to achieve it on an actual part. also, i would like to know at what air pressure psi can i get the best result? thanks.
What black gloss should you use?
Super hardcore stuff o.O
COuld I sealit with acrylics clear coats?
Yeah 👍👍
Nice...!! Need to try this at home ^^
What are you using to buff your metallics? I've just been using a microfiber cloth used for glasses but it takes hours, not seconds, like in your video.
hi, im using mr color black gloss which is a lacquer type paint. but i cant have that level of shines. what am i doing wrong? should i changes to the enamel black? or there is other things i need to look out?
and most of the tutorial i found it says to use low psi and thin coat but i saw you spray it pretty heavily (correct me if i wrong) ?
qwert54965 For best glossiness, you need to apply a "wet" coat, which is why I went a bit heavy on the spray. Also, enamel Gloss paints are glossier than any other type of paint, they level out the best.
Thank you for doing this comparison. I'm looking for a chrome like spray paint for the restoration of the inside area of a cars front turn signals. They were painted chrome from the factory, but no idea what type/brand they used. However, after watching your video, I'm sure either one of these two products will suit my needs. I'll probably use the Spaz Stix, since it is less expensive and will do exactly what I need it to do. You mentioned both give the best results over gloss black base. Can you tell me what type paint you used for this? Will any gloss black work, i.e. enamel, lacquer, etc.?
Oh, sorry I bothered you with this. I see you have already answered this question down in the comments below. Thank you for all the help have given everyone :)
Hey, I don’t think either of these paints will suit your needs. These are hobby grade paints made to go on scale models and such. They are not meant to be handled much or withstand the elements etc...
Thanks for the advice. However, I've already ordered a can of the Spaz Stik. I hope it will hold up okay. But it won't get wet or anything, as they will be sealed once the lens are glued back on. What I'm needing to do is recoat the reflector area behind the lens. They are 30 years old and the sun faded out the lower portion of them.
Hi, I would like to ask you, may I use "Alclad II lacquer, gloss black base ALC 305" as the base before I paint it with e7paints siler plating ? Thank you.
I personally do not recommend Alclad Gloss base because I find it too thin and "runny" and not as glossy as enamel paint. I've gotten better results with enamel gloss black paint, like Tamiya, Testors, Model Master, etc. Good luck!
Airbrush machine? you mean a compressor? My compressor is an Iwata Power Jet Pro. My recommendation is any oil-less piston compressor that is at least 1/8 horse power motor and can push 30-35 psi or more. Anything less then that I wouldn't even bother. Smaller compressors tend to overheat easy. If the compressor has an auto-off feature, even better. Also, a reservoir tank is nice, but not required. I also recommend a pressure regulator, moisture trap and gauge. Thanks for watching (^-^)/
Do you think the spray can of spaz stix would be any different? Wondering if I should invest in an airbrush and compressor.
Mmmm, not sure since I've not used the spray can. Should be similar though if you are careful and prep the surface well. You do have more control with an AB though. Thanks for watching!
I love P.Silver, its awesome, but its so hard to come by for most. P.Silver is more expensive and smaller. Alclad has a wider variety of metallics of different shades. Now, if its not Plate Silver you are talking about, you are not comparing apples to apples. Most folks prefer pre-thinned, takes the guess work out, you won't want to accidentally lower the particle concentration too much ;) thanks for watching! (2/2)
Sorry if this has all ready been asked, but what do you use to buff the paints in this video? I'm not new to painting kits by any stretch, but i mostly paint by hand, and have never really had to buff anything haha. But, I want to try my hand at painting some xbox one controller shells, and I for sure want to try the spaz chrome, and maybe try some clear colours over top for coloured chrome, and I for sure want to have that nice buffed finish. If i had to guess, I'd say a micro fiber cloth when dry?
no additional liquids or anything? killer :) Thanks for the help ^^ i sense many applications for this paint :D
Slaughter619 Looks like just a dry cloth to me. I've heard that old t-shirts are very well suited for this as they tend to be a very soft material. Don't want to put any scratches in that paint.
Thanks - very useful video (once muted!). But Spaz Stix - really? What were they thinking ;-)
What did you buff them with? Just a cloth? Microfiber cloth? And I plaan to paint my front grille of my car with this. Do you think it will homd up?
Just a very soft, clean cloth. By "my car", you mean your actual 1/1 car? If so, I doubt it will withstand the elements. These are model paints we are talking about here, don't think they are designed for real life abuse, but you can try! Good luck!
Hello what psi are you spraying at? I`m struggling to get a mirror finish with alclad, it just comes out grainy. I notice you seem to spray all in one coat, not building up in multiple coats and letting them dry between.
I spray at the recommended pressure that's on the bottle, at about 15 psi. Make sure your base coat is super slick and shiny. Any bumpiness, orange peel, scratches, dust, etc will be amplified ten fold once you lay your chrome down. I do spray in multiple coats, not shown in video for brevity. Good luck!
great and realy usefull video !
how does spaz perform after coating with it's clear coate ?
im' a fishing lure builder and i'll love to replace foiling with chrome and silver paint , but after coating generally chrome finish loose the shining effect ...
thx a lot gianni from italy
Clear coating chrome paint will make it loose some of its natural metal sheen.
thx ;)
can i ask if you can coat it with clear?if not can you still mask it without it peeling off?I would also like to know how resilient it is with decal solvents?thanks
Yes you can clear coat, but you will lose some of the natural metal sheen. If coating is absolutely necessary, use water based clear gloss like Alclad Aqua Gloss. I've not masked or decaled on top of these paints, but I would say these paints are quite delicate, they aren't as resilient as regular paints. Test on spoons first, good luck.
How flexible would you say this paint is? We are considering using this on TPU 3D printed parts, which is somewhat flexible, a bit less than rubber I would say.
The underlying undercoat will probably crackle... these are designed really for static models.
How long after spraying the spoon with the chrome did you buff it? I'm afraid of doing it too soon.
Not too long, maybe 30 minutes or so. It dries and cures fast.
I want to apply candy or transparent yellow over aclad and spazstix, could you please tell me if I need to apply a clear coat before the color?
Not necessary. For more candy color goodness, check out PG Blue Frame Custom: WIP3 - Candies, Pearls and other stuff
I appreciate your comparison of Spaz Stix vs. Alclad II Chrome. I had no vested interest in either paint solution, but from what I've seen from your own video the Alclad painted spoon had a much better initial reflection, and even when buffed the reflection was sharper and more precise that of the Spaz Stix (BTW, who came up with such a lame name for a paint product?) From what I've seen a light coat of Alclad on top of a glossy black primer is all that is needed and from what research I've done it doesn't seem to me that Alclad was ever designed to be buffed as heavily as you do, nor as heavily sprayed onto the object. Just a light wiping or brushing to remove the dried paint powder between layers is all that is necessary. However, for the money spent and the amount you get, depending on what project you are working on the Spaz Stix looks like it could be a viable alternative to Alclad II. I just don't think the Spaz Stix reflection looks as sharp as the Alclad II; it looks like it could be "shinier" but that's because it's actually more diffuse.
P.S. Really enjoyed your video though, nice work!
+S Coff You are right. I noticed that Alclad is more shiny and metal-like. Spaz is a cheaper alternative, but for someone who wants to use a spray can and not too keen about details, spaz is better..
Oops i forgot to say though i do wanna try this spaz stix though. This looks way good.
Do you have to thin the spaz stix? What did you thin it with?
would you recommend brush painting rather than spray painting ?
I have been wondering... if i want to have a metallic-mirror blue finish, i need to first apply a base coat of silver chrome followed by several top coat of clear blue until i reaches the blue i want ?
I don't recommend hand brushing metallic paints. Alclad and Spaz Stix are for spray painting only. Your method for metallic blue is correct. I would add you need a black gloss base before the chrome to make it shine, and a gloss clear coat after the blue to protect the paint.
Thanks alot for replying!!
Thanks man! any idea on how to do this but make it look gold? I really want to work up a Red Frame Astray, but the MG has that ugly plastic gold. The best think I can think of is using a very diluted clear yellow on top of chrome.
From experience, a light coat or two of clear orange over chrome yields a very nice gold. The problem with this is its difficult to achieve an even gold color on larger pieces. My recommendation would be to use Alclad Gold, or Mr Super Metallics Gold, which is lighter in tone. Those two a very nice gold colors, fine metal pigments that are very convincing gold. Good luck!
GunPla Fixation Thanks! I'll just be using it on small details of the scabbard, pommel,and hand guard. I'll definitely keep that in mind though for something like the MG V2 Ver.Ka I want to do a custom paint job on. Also what are your opinions on the Spaz Stix Color Change Holographic paint? I'm planning of doing some custom work on a Crossbone Maoh, but I'm also looking into using some light diffraction film over a silver painted area to create the glowing shimmer/moonlight effect in the anime. I'm asking you because I can tell you know your stuff, and while I built kits out of the box every year or so for the past 4 years, I'm really looking into making high quality kits.
+ZylethX I'm not sure about holographic paint, never used it before, but seen videos of it and it looks nice. Alclad makes a holographic paint too. Best way to learn about a paint is to test it out on a spoon ;) Cheers! 😉 ✌
may I ask do you ever test out lacquer over the top of the chrome paints
DaveP I have, personally have not had very good results, best to use water based clear like Aqua Gloss...
Hey GunPla, fantastic video. If I use a high gloss enamel base coat on metal, then a chrome coat, then buff, will it still have the same high shine look?
Make sure your gloss enamel base coat is black for best results.
GunPla Fixation Gotcha. Thanks. Is there any Chrome Gold paint you would recommend? Or one that gives the same sheen/shiny type results as this one?
servantofthe99 for a really shiny gold, apply a couple of light coats of clear orange with the airbrush on top of chrome, then seal it with Aqua Gloss (check out my LBX final video to see the results of this). The results are very shiny & stunning, however, it's a bit difficult to pull off since if you spray too much it will look too orange and not gold at all. Or if you spray unevenly it will not look right, so if the piece is large I don't recommend this technique unless you're experienced. Other golds that look nice are Alclad Gold and Mr. Color Super Metallic Super Gold. Test on some spoons first is what I always recommend, good luck!
Thank you so much! you rock!
Where do you get your paints at??
Just curious, specifically what brand/kind of gloss black did you use? I bought the spaz stix black backer and the results weren't as great.
Do not use the Spaz Stix backer. You cannot use the backer as a base coat, since it is not the slick gloss black base needed for modeling. The backer I think is uses in clear RC bodies and you apply it on top to the Spaz Stix so that the other clear side is reflective. I use enamel gloss black from Model masters as a base coat, but you can use any gloss black. I recommend enamel paint as it levels nicely and it's typically very glossy.
Thanks for the tip. Had a feeling it was the base coat but at first I thought I didn't apply enough coating or buffed it enough.
Can you also compared Alcad Chrome with Mr Color Super Metallic Plate Silver?
hola, buenas tardes, quisiera saber con que tipo de laca puedo recubrir el cromado con spaz stick sin que pirda la propiedad de cromado? estaba pensando en una laca con base agua, que me recomiendas saludos desde chile.
Hola Sofía. El Aqua Gloss de Alclad está especialmente formulado para ir sobre cromado, saludos
Hey man quick question. What airbrush are using on this video? I like the trigger feature. I have a badger velocity. But this one seems way cooler. Also what needle size is it. Thanks
The airbrush in the video is an Iwata Kustom TR, with a 14ml cup and custom grip handle with pistol filter. I also have a MAC valve at the end. The needle size is 0.30 millimeters. Thanks for watching :)
Sweet appreaciate it man. SO if I'm airbrushing Gundams .30 should do just fine right? Would be over kill .5?
Sergio Lopez In my experience, I think 0.30 is perfect for GunPla, cheers! ~jimmy
your camera appears sharper in the reflection with alclad
Question, did you use a black backer for the test?
TarlZaralka no, the black backer is not good for this. I just used Gloss black enamel.
I'm thinking of using spaz stix over my plastic helmet. should I use a black gloss or a white gloss before applying spaz stix?
Black gloss for ultimate chrome shine. These are delicate paints however, not meant for rough handling.
GunPla Fixation what solution is used to buff after? thanks
WExDEMxBOYZxOFFICIAL no solution, just clean, dry, soft, cloth.
GunPla Fixation are you using a standard micro fiber cloth? and are you waiting for the chrome to completely dry or did you polish after a quick dry or like 10min? thanks.
Waited until completely dried, about 15 minutes. I just used a regular soft, clean cotton cloth, no microfiber.
Hi again. Three questions please.
1.Just wonder after how much time you should start to buff the surface with cloth after you have chrome painted the item?
2. There are some videos where they dry the item with a blow dryer/hair dryer instead of wiping/buffing. What is best - wiping with cloth or blow drying?
3. If I would choose a blow dryer, should I blow warm, hot or cold air?
Thank you.
I waited maybe 10 minutes to buff lightly, the paint dries relatively fast. Follow the label instructions, I wouldn't recommend blow drying...
+GunPla Fixation Ok, the cloth is just usual cloth, it is not treated with some medium right? The other question I have is: you used airbrush, but if I buy Spaz Stix which they sell in cans like deodorant - will it function? Is it the same Spaz Stix?
+Morris Zachrisson I very lightly buffed using a clean regular, soft cotton cloth. I've never used spray can spaz, so I can't comment on it, sorry.
Could I use Spaz Stix to paint a chrome finish on my guitar? Would it work?
You can chrome anything really, as long as the surface is prepped properly. That being said, these paints are not designed for rough or constant handling, and will peel, scratch or fade if not properly coated and protected.
man,can i ask...what thinner did you use on alclad? and is there any top coat for alclad?
btw im using urethane thinner...and the effect is not that good.and i also try to buff it but the chrome faded - i fail.
Alclad comes pre-thinned, you load it up and shoot, no thinning required (please read label for more info). I don't recommend top coating metallics, but if you must, use a water based gloss coat. Alclad has their own called Aqua Gloss which is excellent. Good luck!
i had trouble applying coating, the chrome effect vanished, its just like a silver with coat ( lacquer / urethane thinns ). ill try that aqua gloss coat. btw there are bits of glitter effect on metallic i really dont want that, too. thank you man - many many thanks.
I use just a regular clean, soft cotton cloth :) Spaz Stix buffs to a mirror shine in seconds ;)
yo, you should add this bit of info to the description...I was looking all over for it after I saw you wipe it down.. and I haven't seen any other vids with people buffing it down after its dried .... and it makes a world of difference.. there's a ton of people out there that thinks the spaz stix is trash because they never give it that quick wipe down.
hi i tried the alclad chrome. . its awesome and pretty forgiving.. but then i try the alclad polished brass and it was a totally different paint from the chrome.. you cant spray it wet or u will lose the shine. and i cant seems to buff it idk why. in alclad website these two paint are in the same category but are entirely different. would you mind making a video about it too?
qwert54965 hmmm I don't own this polished brass paint, sorry. Different pigments react differently at times... or you could have an bad / old batch maybe...
How long is the drying time before you buff it? and also what airbrush are you using, is it iwata-neo airbrush?
Yhann Torres I usually wait a couple of hours before buffing. My main airbrush is an Iwata Kustom TR but customized to have a 14 ml paint cup, custom grip handle and pistol grip filter with micro adjust valve. Cheers!
Does this scratch off easy or does it stick good to plastic ? Great info on your video!
Hi Ron, this paint is quite delicate and will scratch easily, especially if you don't protect it with a clear coat.
What type of clear coat do you use on top of Spaz Stix Chrome? I read in an earlier comment that a clear top coat will dull the mirror effect.
Do C1 Models Metalizer vs Model Master metalizer vs Spaz Stix vs. Alclad II vs Motow chrome
Please, Can you help me? I want to know name the glossy black you use in the video and the primer you use is 1200 or 1500?thanks.
Thất Bại Của Tạo Hóa enamel Gloss Black from Model Master, but any brand enamel Gloss Black would work. I used 1200, but 1500 is also great for shiny surface.
thanks, you are good men!!!
What kind of gloss black did you use? I want the same effect for my mg banshee :) thanks!
+gabr loves I use enamel black gloss. I used Model Masters brand, but any brand will do...
Did you airbrushed the enamel? How did you clean your airbrush after?
I aint knew yu can smooth out wet paint until i saw this video in glad i stopped by
+Rico Mckennie is not wet dude, he let it sit for a few hrs, once dried he buffed it.
can it be cover with yellow clear (tamiya) to simul Gold? (C3po in progress)?? Thks
Did3D yes! You can also try a very light and thin coat of orange clear for a nice golden tone, just make sure you test on spoons first and don’t overdo it.
Hey - one of the problems with these kinds of paints and metal powders is when you try to put on a clear finish - like Testers clear lacquer, etc., it destroys the chrome look. How would you apply a clear finish?
GalaxyStranger01 Alclad Aqua Gloss is water based and specially formulated to go over metal finishes. However, applying clear top coat over these finishes will take down some of the natural metal sheen of the paint. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation and instruction on how to apply. Test on a spoon first always to see how your paint and application will react.
Ok, so you're stuck with water based clear finishes and can't apply lacquers/urethanes on top of that.
Hi what did you use for the gloss black base please... thanks
manny1314 Enamel Gloss Black by Model Masters
where do u get the spaz stix so cheap? in my area, alclad chrome is 6.5 dollars. Also what gloss black base do u use the alclad ii one or another?
+forceX local hobby shop, but no longer in stock, I use ebay now.
GunPla Fixation oh okay thanks!!!
What kind of glass do you use Tamiya black gloss
You can use Tamiya enamel black gloss, it’s very good 👍
How does the painT look like after a few months? After exposure to sunlight? After touching? I want to use this paint to restore the dashboard of an oldtimer.
I wouldn't recommend it, since these paints aren't meant for anything other than models. Over time the paint holds very well, but chrome paint is delicate to handling and scratching, unless you top coat it. If you do apply top coat, you'll lose some of the natural metal sheen.
+GunPla Fixation: Thanks for the reply and the comparison of course! (haha, I've just noticed my typo...)
can you tell me what is you base coat for that alclad chrome? thanks
I use Model Master enamel gloss black as a base for all my chromes, thanks for watching.
Will tamiya ts 14 gloss black work as a good base? Thanks in advance
I've not tried it, but it should work fine. I prefer enamels because they tend to be a bit glossier in my case ;) Test it out in a spoon first and let me know ;) good luck!
do you know any store where i can get spaz stix. doesnt seem to be available in philippines
Ghino Dela Rosa sorry not sure, you can also try looking for Alclad, it's really good too...
Are you suppose to buff and then clear coat it? Or clear coat it then buff it together?
You gently buff, then clear coat if you want.
Late to the show but did you apply the backer before the chrome??
Julian Vazquez no, the backer is only for clear lexan bodies.
Adding a clear coat dulls the finish, right?
Yeah, it will still be glossy, but you'll lose some of the natural metallic luster.
Que barniz utilizas para proteger el cromado.
Yo e probado esas dos pinturas cromo y las dos pierden gran parte del brillo con todos los barnices incluidos los recomendados para esa pintura.
Gracias
PEDRO Romero Pintado desaforadamente esa es una de las fallas de la pintura cromada. Si aplicas barniz, pierde algo de su resplandor. Yo recomiendo no aplicar barniz ni tocar la pintura después de aplicar. Si absolutamente vez necesario aplicar barniz, recomiendo uno a base de agua como el Aqua Gloss. Aun así, no se verá igual.
I have a question. what if I want to spray color over the chrome ? does it turns into gold plated if I spray clear yellow enamel paint on it ? thanks :)
yeah a clear yellow will give a nice gold look applied over gloss black and chrome.
+Jeremy Jap I think a translucent paint like a candy would work well for that. And will help protect the delicate chrome.
Ow I see, I'm planning to do that on my kit, thx for the info dude :)