Deathgoblin

I've done this on my Star Trek ships. I typically apply the insignias and hull markings over matte paint or even Dullcote. I dip a brush in decal set and then white Elmer's glue and paint it directly on the surface while the decal soaks. Slide the decal onto the puddle of glue/set and move it into position, then work it down with a Q-Tip and blot dry. As it dries, the decal set will help pull it into the crevices and settle over curves and the glue will help keep it from silvering. If there's any excess on the surface of the decal, a little Novus 1 on a Q-Tip will remove it. I hope this helps.

Try Spaz Stix chrome. I've used it on my Chrysler 300H and it worked well.

Same, the color just rubs off when you burnish it down. Also feels a lot stiffer than the other, so it's harder to work down.

Looks fantastic!

Oh forgot! I cut the interior tub apart and detailed it, made the window cranks and door handles.

Just finished this one. The paint is Duplicolor, no clear just polished color, interior is Citadel Wraithbone and a mixed color for the darker tan. Whitewalls are hand-painted.

I take her in a heartbeat. I know a few people I could feed her.

Looks great!

I've got a full detail Jo-Han 1963 Chrysler Turbine, unbuilt. I'm gonna dig that kit out next. Have a partially built Airfix 007 Aston Martin DB5. Got Dr. Krook's Medicine Show. The kit was partially built and mostly complete, but I had to make a few parts like the rear panel. Also have Der Guber Wagen, but it's really incomplete/damaged. I'll have to make a lot of parts and pull from other kits to complete her.

I use a primer by a company called "Now", it's their universal primer (their white paint is good too). I've never had an issue with it being too hot for the plastic and lacquers work great over it. Other up side is it's about $5-7 a can at the auto parts store. I almost never use clear coat. It's another layer that I'll probably screw up. So the paint is just polished out color coat.

This is a reissue of the Monogram 3-in-1 Camaro kit with some changes. T-tops are filled in, and a flat hood. The kit goes together really well. The paint color is Duplicolor GM Indigo metallic. Love that it comes with decals for the tires. The wheels are painted with flat steel and washed with black, then picked out the details with a chrome pen.

I've used it a few times on models. It does spray flat but will polish out. I haven't had any problems with it being too hot or causing problems with plastic, just use a good primer. My Prowler and Tweedy Pie are both painted with with PS-18.

Gorgeous car!

Very nice job on the '55! These are fun kits.

Tamiya or Duplicolor lacquers for car finishes and I'm rarely disappointed. Been using a "universal primer" by a company called Now for a year or so, works as well as any other, but it's only about $5-$7 a can. Big disappointments with Testors Extreme lacquer last couple of times I've tried to use it. Wish they'd bring back the other lacquers they had. As far as interiors go, mostly Model Color or Citadel (Warhammer) paints. Helps that I built an Aeldari (Eldar) Swordwind army, so I'm already familiar with their paints. I also use craft paints like Apple Barrel, Delta Ceramcote and others. Whatever works.