ARTEMIS1759 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Is it possible to polish BMF or is their another way to make stainless or chrome trim so it looks shiny? It all looks dull to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas SCR Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Put it on before you clear coat the body. Then put your clear on it, this will bring out more shine to it also keeps it nice for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I wonder if someone was to rub it with an ultra-fine steel wool, would that help the shine? I always thought just burnishing down the foil after trimming helps bring out some shine. Also, make sure you have the Chrome foil, not the dull aluminum stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Keck Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Try applying and burnishing down the BMF. Use an extra wide piece. Before cutting off the extra polish the BMF with a metal polish such as Semichrome, Wenol or even Tamiya blue cap using Q-Tips and cotton balls. Keep the polish from getting on the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Try applying and burnishing down the BMF. Use an extra wide piece. Before cutting off the extra polish the BMF with a metal polish such as Semichrome, Wenol or even Tamiya blue cap using Q-Tips and cotton balls. Keep the polish from getting on the paint. That is what I was wondering. Thanks for the replies. I still got some race glaze aluminum polish I used on the 59 Belair 4 door (1:1)I built for my dad. Best stuff ever. Cleaned the stainless and chrome right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 i had to switch too it was dull for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 i had to switch too it was dull for me too What did you switch to? Nice 60s style 57 show car by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 What did you switch to? Nice 60s style 57 show car by the way. aluminium foil and tac spray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 i got another question is there special foil you can buy from a hobby shop with glue already on it or can you just use any tin foil and just put glue on it yourself? are there any videos of the whole process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 i got another question is there special foil you can buy from a hobby shop with glue already on it or can you just use any tin foil and just put glue on it yourself? are there any videos of the whole process? you can its BMF, not just any tin foil if youre trying that method the rule of thumb is the more generic it is the better. the stuff im using is just like bmf when it comes to flexibility and blade wear and tear. not yet dont have the capabilities of doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 where do you guys usually get BMF from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I use Maguiar's cleaner wax after placing my BMF, works great and gives it that extra shine and reflectivity. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 where do you guys usually get BMF from? hobby shops and i think you can order it through detail master heres some masking i did with the kitchen foil method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITTSBURGH412 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=316611&hl= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 On the general subject of getting this stuff to work... I decided to try the MicroScale adhesive and kitchen foil on my GTO. For my first time really foiling, I'm rather happy with how it came out. Not perfect, but I think it'll get better. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting the stuff to go around wheel lip moldings? That was the worst part by far. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted July 1, 2010 Author Share Posted July 1, 2010 I use Maguiar's cleaner wax after placing my BMF, works great and gives it that extra shine and reflectivity. Now that is what I am talking about. That looks good. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 You polish BMF just like you do paint. It buffs out beautifully. Don't worry about the appearance on the sheet, you must buff it with a bit of the same compound you use for your paint. It buffs out to a beautiful chrome-like shine. So many people seem to think BMF is applied and left alone. Take your time to carefully burnish and trim, then polish it out. Contrary to what some will tell you, it does not need to be sealed with clear, clear will not make it any more shiny or reflective, and your foil will not fall off the model if it isn't clearcoated. If you consider yourself a top expert with your painting and clearcoating it might work fine...but if you feel even slightly like you aren't yet an expert with clear, or have a track record of having to remove/repair paint after clearcoating, don't waste your time with foiling beforehand. It's simply not necessary. You can buff out the foil before removing it from the backing sheet and/or after it is applied. You don't need any special polishing tools, just the same soft cloth and compound you use for your paint. I guarantee if you try it you will like it. One word of warning; the oxidized metal turns your cloth black as it buffs out the foil. This is normal. You'll have to get all the compound residue off, and if it is a light color of paint you'll need to be slightly careful of not staining the paint...but it comes right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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