Timbo343 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Can someone explain to me how to get the shiny/mirror chrome shine and what paint to use that can be sprayed via an airbrush? I've tried some of the paints ive got but nothing gives the shine even when put on top of gloss black. I've seen some members bleach of the fake chrome layer on models but how on earth do they get the chrome look back? I've got a few car models that have this plus i too want to learn how to do this. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Alclad chrome has always worked for me Timbo, over a smooth gloss black base. Not as polished as the removed chrome plating, but damn close Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 As Bruce says, Alclad Chrome on a polished gloss black surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo343 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks. So am i right in thinking that this will do the trick if i lay down some acrylic gloss black http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152411508246 and then buff it to a shine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Yes, that will work, my personal method is Humbrol No.21 gloss black enamel. After a couple of days I'd polish it with Tamiya polishing compounds. Then spray the Alclad No. 107. Practice on a scrapper first. CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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