Saeran Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Hi all, been watching a guide video on airbrushing metallics and it was recommended to use this product: Testors Model Master Metalizer Sealer #1409. This is unavailable in the UK, does anyone have a recommendation for a product that is comparable for purchase in the UK? Thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Mr Metal Color is a buffing metallic, like the MM Metalizer paint. Gunze recommend Mr.Top Coat Clear as a sealer for these paints. Perhaps that might work? For their Mr Color Super Metallic paints, they recommend their Mr Super Clear. Fair warning: I'm a Mr Color fan, including their metallics. I don't usually use their buffing metallics, but will use Alclad for specific parts. I usually don't do high-shine metallic finishes, so I use Mr Color Clear (C46) for gloss, MSI Micro Flat, or MSI Micro Satin. I use a Molotov Liquid Chrome pen for parts like oleo struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonlanceHR Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Alclad Aquagloss is formulated to protect the metallic finishes with minimal loss of metallic effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwh548 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I've tried the Alclad Aqua as a substitute for the MM stuff. It's not as good, but it gets the job done. Major downside is that Alclad's varnish tends to behave like a classical waterbased acrylic (tip dry) so experiment before going on important parts. I've also used GX112 from Gunze over metallics and it barely changed the sheen, just don't use a heavy coat, or it will make the parts very glossy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) On 6/6/2021 at 7:04 PM, Saeran said: Hi all, been watching a guide video on airbrushing metallics and it was recommended to use this product: Testors Model Master Metalizer Sealer #1409. This is unavailable in the UK, does anyone have a recommendation for a product that is comparable for purchase in the UK? Thx. Testors has discontinued the entire Model Master product line. No more Metalizer, no more Metalizer sealer, except for those few items that might still be found in hobby shops and on-line. Edited June 8, 2021 by Space Ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saeran Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Thanks to all you guys for your replies. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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