shood23 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Right so I know this molotow chrome stuff has been talked about a lot over the past few months, some good stuff and some bad, so I recently picked some up for myself to test it out and from first impressions I am very happy with it. This is straight out the airbrush at at 24psi on a black spray tin lid. No primer, nothing special done just wiped off most of the dust and sprayed. I have no doubts that it can be made better with more prep but for a quick mess around last night I am very impressed. I will be testing a few bits like masking and clear coats on it later today just to see what it can take. Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Was that finish achieved one shot or several light coats? Some photos of the results with clear coat applied would be appreciated. I have read that it can effect the finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Another question, did you use the refill to decant into your airbrush ? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 To answer the questions. The finish was 1 light coat followed by 1 heavier coat done about 5 minutes later. Like I said it was a quick test. The only clear coat I have tried over it so far is Mr hobby top coat and it was a little too harsh for it. I will be trying again with alclad aqua gloss as it works ok over alclad chrome so hopefully will be ok over this. And yes this is from the 30ml refill bottle. The result with Mr hobby top coat. (Which from what I have seen is the kindest clear coat before aqua gloss). The blemish at the bottom of the cap was caused by me really rubbing quite hard on it may to test durability. I will be trying again with alclad soon when I get some time with no kids under my feet all day. Shaun 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thanks Shaun for this informative work with a popular paint treatment. My tests with slightly lower pressure but similar coats look best to me with no clear coat. This may work well for large sections of high-polished aluminum like the 188-PY of Dave Cox, which has been vacuum plated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Like most of the chrome finishes it's still very delicate to handling unless it's clear coated, which results in the chrome effect being muted a quite a bit. Don't try coating with anything other than a pure acrylic clear, anything with IPA or Lacquer with kill the finish as I've found when trying it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 So to follow on from my learning experience of what clear coat not to use. I followed codgers way and lowered the pressure but it came out a little lumpy finish with the chrome, not terrible but noticeble. Then this morning I tried out the aqua gloss and here's the result. Even with the bumpy surface it kept the mirror effect a lot better than with any other clear so far. I have no doubts it would be properly mirror if more care was given in preparing the surface. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Great R&D, very helpful thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsclaire Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Hi What do you use to clean your airbrush? Thanks Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 11 hours ago, saintsclaire said: Hi What do you use to clean your airbrush? Thanks Claire Just regular old cellulose thinners for a flush. But the whole iwata cleaning set for a tear down. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo343 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 All i can say is WOW!! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Molotow-Liquid-Chrome-Refill-30ml/dp/B01MR2KER3 This stuff is amazing - move over alaclad chrome. There's a few reviews on youtube about this stuff and since it's an acrylic there's no need to wear a mask. It can be painted using a brush too. No prep to be done, just apply generously. Thinning - revell thinning solution or asda own purple nail varnish remover - don't use the blue one, this is the acetone free version which i use for tamiya paint. Use a 1:1 mix. Cleaning - you can use revell thinning solution to clean or use asda's purple nail varish remover - dont use the blue acetone free one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 11 minutes ago, Timbo343 said: All i can say is WOW!! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Molotow-Liquid-Chrome-Refill-30ml/dp/B01MR2KER3 This stuff is amazing - move over alaclad chrome. There's a few reviews on youtube about this stuff and since it's an acrylic there's no need to wear a mask. But as it's a chemical there's every need to wear a mask !!! It does look great though, thanks for sharing. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo343 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 39 minutes ago, pinky coffeeboat said: But as it's a chemical there's every need to wear a mask !!! It does look great though, thanks for sharing. Jeff Ok, maybe i will wear a mask when i spray it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo343 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 On 27/11/2017 at 11:45 AM, shood23 said: To answer the questions. The finish was 1 light coat followed by 1 heavier coat done about 5 minutes later. Like I said it was a quick test. The only clear coat I have tried over it so far is Mr hobby top coat and it was a little too harsh for it. I will be trying again with alclad aqua gloss as it works ok over alclad chrome so hopefully will be ok over this. And yes this is from the 30ml refill bottle. The result with Mr hobby top coat. (Which from what I have seen is the kindest clear coat before aqua gloss). The blemish at the bottom of the cap was caused by me really rubbing quite hard on it may to test durability. I will be trying again with alclad soon when I get some time with no kids under my feet all day. Shaun Have you got some of this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pledge-Future-Surface-Protect-Restore/dp/B000ARPH4C that you can try? It's different to the stuff in the white bottle that you get from sainsburys. I have some of the pledge future surface but not had chance to test it on the chrome yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 9 hours ago, pinky coffeeboat said: But as it's a chemical there's every need to wear a mask !!! But everything in the universe is made of chemicals. Including masks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky coffeeboat Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Yes but not every chemical is finely atomized in a confined space and becomes a serious health threat when we inhale into our lungs. I don't remember inhaling a face mask into my lungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 It's pretty tough after 24 hours in a warmish airing cupboard or a few days at room temperature, in my experience. No need to clearcoat unless you're planning on handling it a lot, or with IPA or lacquer thinner on your fingers... best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Anyone used this over a masked off area? Just wondering how the edge stands up to tape being removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo343 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 This guy here looks like he has masked off and area and used molotow chrome I've started using frog tape for sharp lines masking tape to cover large areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now