GLMFAA1 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Can you or has someone painted bare metal foil and then applied to a model? greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpate Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Hmmm would be tough because you have to burnish it down. Test on a small section of BMF. Spray it, apply it to a test part, and start burnishing it down and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Doubtful. I can't see paint being flexible enough to be able to withstand the rigorous handling required. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 about the only way i can see it working is if you use pva glue and some tint but even that would be a long shot, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Painting after application? Sure, I do it all the time. But I don't see any way paint will survive the application and burnishing process. It'll flake off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 They do make BMF in black, gold and copper if those were one of the colors you were thinking of painting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I tried it once with mediocre results. I wanted all the chrome to be “smoked”. I sprayed a small section of foil in smoke, then applied VERY carefully, still there was cracking etc. I was happy enough with the result, as this is just a curb side, but likely won’t try again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 8 hours ago, NOBLNG said: They do make BMF in black, gold and copper if those were one of the colors you were thinking of painting it? Do the colors hold up to burnishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 54 minutes ago, Perspective Customs said: Do the colors hold up to burnishing? I have never used them. I would think they must. Maybe someone on here knows for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 The black definitely does, and I imagine the others would too. The black that I have has very poor adhesive, and I have read elsewhere on this board that others had the same experience. That may be improved now… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Interesting question. I would tend to think not. I am soon to attempt decals over BMF as I need a silver,chrome underlay on my Rocket 455 air cleaner decal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Perspective Customs said: Do the colors hold up to burnishing? Not very well. You definitely do not want to polish it once it's applied. The Gold is just a coating over regular BMF and will polish off very easily. I would imagine that the copper would be the same, though I have not tried it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Humble Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 I wouldn't try painting foil and then applying it -- it's frustrating enough without complications! However, to simulate the original 'metallic' look of early 'sixties Pontiac 'Morrokide" (vinyl) upholstery, I first use chrome or aluminum BMF on the seat-cover facings, then do a layer of translucent or 'candy' color, usually brushed. Most PMD cars had at least three-toned seats, so this gives two -- over primer or white, then over BMF. Catches the eye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurva Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 A fellow Finnish modeler does paint to the BMF. He uses Enamel paints, as they are flexible for a while. Like wood patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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