Miatatom Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Has anyone tried this nail polish on styrene yet? There are several brands. https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=nail+mirror+polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 One thing it isn't is inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 One thing it isn't is inexpensive.That would be the trade off. It's expensive but maybe you could actually touch it after you painted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 From what I've seen looking through the ads, these nail polishes come with a clear top coat to prevent chipping. So, it probably doesn't stand up well to handling on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 One thing it isn't is inexpensive.You can get it through eBay for 8.57 http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/331836934396?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=trueWalmart supposedly carries it too. It ain't cheap, but if it works well, it might be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I dunno. This requires further investigation. I'll have to hit one of the pretentious hipster lounges in the neighborhood to see if any of the pasty-skinned Zoes or Stephonicas are using it and if it withstands repeated abuse from grasping bottles of locally brewed, artisanally curated and handcrafted, small batch Gowanus Canal Pale Ale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 From what I've seen looking through the ads, these nail polishes come with a clear top coat to prevent chipping. So, it probably doesn't stand up well to handling on its own.I think if it will stand up to use on finger nails, it should be durable enough for a model car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroracer Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I've been using it for a long time as a base under candy paint. It sprays just like lacquer and really makes the translucent paints pop. Silver and Sunset orange nail polish in the pics. The mocked up Camaro is sprayed in silver nail polish and has been handled quite a bit with no issues. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I dunno. This requires further investigation. I'll have to hit one of the pretentious hipster lounges in the neighborhood to see if any of the pasty-skinned Zoes or Stephonicas are using it and if it withstands repeated abuse from grasping bottles of locally brewed, artisanally curated and handcrafted, small batch Gowanus Canal Pale Ale. This made my morning. Thanks for the laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I think the brand name is "Born Pretty". Check out their website and read the reviews. While it may look pretty and shiny, it rubs off very easily and doesn't last. It's also very expensive compared to Alclad or Slapstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I dunno. This requires further investigation. I'll have to hit one of the pretentious hipster lounges in the neighborhood to see if any of the pasty-skinned Zoes or Stephonicas are using it and if it withstands repeated abuse from grasping bottles of locally brewed, artisanally curated and handcrafted, small batch Gowanus Canal Pale Ale.Joe, Joe, Joe... Laughing like I did doesn't play well in the gulag I work at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Sorry. Maybe this will help: Today I saw Terrence the 39 y.o dog walker from Oregon stop for a kale smoothie. So slathered him in Alpo & released a starving pitbull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Isn't this stuff already being discussed in http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/115370-this-could-provide-a-more-durable-chrome-finish-than-alclad/ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Sorry. Maybe this will help: Today I saw Terrence the 39 y.o dog walker from Oregon stop for a kale smoothie. So slathered him in Alpo & released a starving pitbull. O how I would so love to do just that. Thank you for the laugh I really needed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 This was discussed this morning on Hoda & Kathie Lee, where they looked at substitute products. Most of them weren't chrome-like at all, but they showed Jamberry Nail Wraps, which looks like strips of BMF. Has to be cut to shape; $15/sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 From what I've seen looking through the ads, these nail polishes come with a clear top coat to prevent chipping. So, it probably doesn't stand up well to handling on its own.I just read a product review on this stuff--it's not all that great, apparently! The base coat is a black UV cured paint (if you will), that once it's cured with ultravioet light, has to be cleaned of a leftover residue on the surface. After this, metallic powder is to be sprinkled on it, then polished to a high shine--the"mirror finish" that the pic above shows. However, and here's the "rub": The polished, mirror-like finish is NOT at all durable, can be rubbed away very easily. The manufacturer offers a clear top coat for it to protect against it's "rubbing away" but in the bargain (and a bad bargain at that!),the clear top coat dulls the stuff to a "sheen" only slightly better than, say, Testors #1146 Chrome Silver. I suggest saving your money, folks--I know I have no further interest in the stuff for model car applications.Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Forget this stuff and get yourself a spray can of Spaz Stix. You won't be sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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