Having started to delve into metal tracks...what are people's thoughts on Burnishing Fluids? Worth it? Recommended brands, brands to avoid? Do's and don'ts?
Thanks in advance.
Jack
Thanks in advance.
Jack
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Hello Jack,
I have a bottle of AK interactive (AK 159) that I have used once and it worked as described. I will be using it again in the next 24 hours on some chain for my build, I will put some pics up on my blog for you to judge for yourself.
But on the whole if you are using metal tracks then just prime with car primer and weather to your own satisfaction (ref Challenger 2 blog).
Do' and don'ts, just follow the instructions, do not drink (hangover is terrible) and used plastic cups, I use the caps from spray cans.
HTH
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Brilliant, thanks MikeComment
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I've just used AK on my StugB build on here - works well. Gives an even light brown coating that looks pretty much the same colour as Track Primer paint
Make it go further by using a 50:50 mix with water - still works ok. Only need enough solution to fully cover all links
I did the individual links. If you assemble the track first don't stick the wires in with CA glue as the fluid will not penetrate the CA so you get bald bits where the glue smears are - I did that first time I used the fluid a few years back :rolling:
The good thing with the fluid is that it is quick and gives full coverage of each link however, as with painting in track primer, they are both just starting points - whichever method you use you will also need to paint the tracks to get the best from them - rust tones, dirt, dust etcComment
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Great stuff, thanks Simon.Comment
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Despite the excellent advice, it seems the UK is sold out of AK.Comment
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Jack,
Basic instructions in pic form below, most work in the same way.
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Thanks Mike, appreciate the help.Comment
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