Chrome Help

[Bortig the Viking]

Thanks for the video, might just try it on something from the plastic mountain.

[Tim Marlow]

There is also a non-paint alternative....bare metal foil https://modelshop.co.uk/Shop/Raw-Mat...bright/ITM4525
I’ve used this very successful for chrome trim on car models.....works well and can be overlapped to work around compound curves...
Cheers
Tim

[Guest]

A year and a half - wow. Andy, yes, the pen is working, it's just that the 'ink' is only silver, not the amazingly shiny chrome it was.

Ah sorry, I misunderstood.

I have found that the more shiny the substrate the more chrome like finish the pen produces. Not sure if that's the same thing your experiencing though.

[colin m]

Ah sorry, I misunderstood.

I have found that the more shiny the substrate the more chrome like finish the pen produces. Not sure if that's the same thing your experiencing though.

I used to use it straight out of the pen onto a primed surface, and all was fine. Shame really because it was brilliant for oleo's

[Bortig the Viking]

Next question, should I pu the clearcoat down first the use molotow chrome or the other way round, I'm getting confused.

[colin m]

Next question, should I pu the clearcoat down first the use molotow chrome or the other way round, I'm getting confused.

The few times I did manage to use the 'Chrome' I used it last, you don't want to mess up that reflective shine.

[Bortig the Viking]

Good point I hadn't thought of that, well done that man.

[Jim R]

Hi Mark
Whilst not as chrome like as the pen or the lacquer based metallics I rather like the Vallejo metal colours. They are acrylic, spray nicely and give a pretty acceptable finish. Have a look HERE I also think that a real chrome finish can be a bit over powering on a model although nice for lights maybe??
Jim

[Bortig the Viking]

I like Vallejo stuff just wasnt sure on a big item such as the Bentley grill but that too works with Molotow. I think I'm going to have to use some spruce and experiment until I get something I like, it's only a cheapish model but I want to take my time and get something that looks good and realistic.

[Mini Me]

Alclad is the best if working on small scale models. not so bright and "tinny" looking.
Cheers, Rick H.

[Bortig the Viking]

I added this alclad 2 chrome to an order can I just check does this go over black gloss paint.

[Mini Me]

Alclad produces their own black lacquer base. For best results I would recommend using it. Sold separately of course.
Cheers, Rick H.

[stillp]

Actually a pre-war Bentley radiator should be nickel, rather than chrome:
Pete

[Mini Me]

That's funny Pete, But a good reason to use the Allclad. Not too bright or shiney. Cheers, Rick H.

[Bortig the Viking]

Ahh, well spotted, I'll just have to try a few me thinks.