"Best acrylic chrome" Topic
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| dragon6 | 25 Dec 2017 9:38 p.m. PST |
Long ago I used enamel airframe aluminum as a base then used acrylic washes over it. It gave a good simulation of silk. At least in my opinion. So what is the best acrylic that gives the shiniest chrome/silver/aluminum? |
| Wolfshanza | 25 Dec 2017 10:58 p.m. PST |
I use Tamiya chrome silver. |
Winston Smith  | 25 Dec 2017 11:03 p.m. PST |
I don't use acrylic. I use Testors Silver. As long as the base you put it on is dry, no problem. |
 Patrick R | 26 Dec 2017 1:33 a.m. PST |
one of the easiest products I know of is AK interactive True Metal, it comes in tubes, is like a wax and can be buffed to create a very shiny surface. Doesn't smell and doesn't need nasty solvents to apply. |
 Flashman14 | 26 Dec 2017 1:54 a.m. PST |
This might be useful – first of three parts: link |
| jwebster | 26 Dec 2017 10:29 a.m. PST |
For a brushable acrylic the Vallejo game air chrome is very good John |
| BCantwell | 26 Dec 2017 11:58 a.m. PST |
I second JWebster's recommendation. The Vallejo chrome is nice. |
| dragon6 | 26 Dec 2017 1:08 p.m. PST |
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 oldbob | 27 Dec 2017 7:21 a.m. PST |
You might try gloss varnish first and apply your chrome color over it when dry. |
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