Foiling issue

[peteski]

I have a stash of the original chrome foil (I received it as a "thank you" gift/payment for giving them permission for using photos of my models for advertising), so I have not bought any more foil since.  I never purchased the "new improved" version of the original foil, but looking at the replies, it is as good as the "old" original chrome.  The "ultra bright" stuff is the one to avoid.

[TransAmMike]

Got some "New improved" coming to see the difference.  

[TransAmMike]

No picture to show, but I tried the new foil I got in (just says "Chrome", not "New and Improved") and right away I could tell the difference from the "Ultra Chrome".  I'd say it is minutely thicker and trimming and removing the excess was a bit easier. Still have to be very delicate though but I guess the the nature of the product.  Another indication of being a bit thicker is as opposed to the "Ultra" that curls up when you pull a strip off the backing, the regular just stays straight.

Just thought I'd let those interested know.

[peteski]

9 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

  Another indication of being a bit thicker is as opposed to the "Ultra" that curls up when you pull a strip off the backing, the regular just stays straight.

Just thought I'd let those interested know.

While Chrome foil might be thicker (I have no way to measure such small thickness), it is not the reason for that behavior.  Ultra Bright foil is very stiff aluminum foil. The stiffness (springiness)  causes it to behave the way it does.  Standard Chrome foil us made from some very soft (limp) and pliable alloy.

The closest comparison I can make is to the behavior of kitchen aluminum foil vs. lead foil from wine bottle seals.  If you ever handled both, you know what I mean.

Once you get used to using the Chrome foil you will learn to slowly work it to be able to stretch or compress it quite a bit, to perfectly cover the model's trim.

[TransAmMike]

Well, in any case at least for me, the "Chrome" foil definately works better for me then that "Ultra" stuff.  

[peteski]

11 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Well, in any case at least for me, the "Chrome" foil definately works better for me then that "Ultra" stuff.  

I don't think that anybody can disagree with that.  That's why we steered you towards that foil. 

[moparfarmer]

Another suggestion is use a marker on the side of the blade so you can see the blade..Just at the sides of the blade..The blade is chrome and so is the BMF..Color on the side of blade takes away the reflection..