What's the best way to replicate this?

[Monty]

This is a '65 Ford Galaxie door panel.

I can use BMF to do the chrome sweep and handles, but I need better ideas for the lighter-colored metallic insert.  I'd considered trying Aluminum BMF but was concerned that burnishing it in place would just turn it into a "chrome" look.

Edited August 8, 2020 by Monty

[Bainford]

I’ve done this sort of thing using the chrome BMF/aluminum BMF method, and the matt texture of the aluminum does indeed shine up a bit. But it is a lighter colour next to the chrome and it doesn’t shine up like the chrome. The effect generally looks good. The trick is to burnish the aluminum evenly over the whole surface. 

Edited August 8, 2020 by Bainford

[GeeBee]

4 hours ago, Bainford said:

I’ve done this sort of thing using the chrome BMF/aluminum BMF method, and the matt texture of the aluminum does indeed shine up a bit. But it is a lighter colour next to the chrome and it doesn’t shine up like the chrome. The effect generally looks good. The trick is to burnish the aluminum evenly over the whole surface. 

I've done it exactly the same,  just try not to burnish the aluminium too much.

[Plowboy]

Here's an example of chrome and matt aluminum BMF.

 

 

[ChrisBcritter]

Don't burnish it; just take a cotton swab sideways and roll the side of the tip over the foil to flatten it. 

[StevenGuthmiller]

There are a couple of ways that you could tackle this.

If you don't mind a flat finish to the panels, foil them as you do the rest of the trim and then brush on some flat clear to the panels.

 

Another technique that I like is to sand a section of regular foil while it's still on the backing, in one direction.

This gives you a nice "stainless steel panel" look.

 

I recently used this technique for the stainless roof panels on a '60 Chrysler Imperial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

Edited August 8, 2020 by StevenGuthmiller

[OldNYJim]

2 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

 

There are a couple of ways that you could tackle this.

If you don't mind a flat finish to the panels, foil them as you do the rest of the trim and then brush on some flat clear to the panels.

 

Another technique that I like is to sand a section of regular foil while it's still on the backing, in one direction.

This gives you a nice "stainless steel panel" look.

 

That’s a good tip - I’ve been wondering how best to do the stainless finish on a Delorean kit that I’ve got here!  Thanks Steve!

[Deuces ll]

That looks nice!..... ?