cobraman Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 So since this seems to be NLA I was wondering what would be a good replacement for this . I always used it on exhaust and liked the look . Any suggestions would be welcome . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Tamiya Met Silver is good......not as good as Testors. I bought every can of Testors I could find. Hobby Lobby had 3 cans @ $1.57.....I was a happy modeler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 Thanks Dave. I would have bought all they had but had none. In fact I think there was only 12 or 15 cans left and only colors I had no use for. Is this never coming back by another company ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) I just use thinned and brushed on craft paint. And generally follow up with an oil wash anyway so it doesn't much matter. I have a little bit of MM Aluminum Plate Buffing left, maybe half a bottle that I'm saving for something more important than a muffler. Edit: I wanted to add that first, with craft paint the parts need primed and I use black just fwiw ( don't ask on the black it's just how I do it but you do need primer to make a good bond). And secondly I have sprayed the craft paint with the Paasche H but I just choose to brush. I know the thread is about spray cans so discard info if not interested but someone might be. Edited June 13, 2021 by Dave G. Added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Tamiya AS-12 Bare Metal Silver is a near-identical subsitute...except for the price, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I have been using Harley-Davidson silver rattle can paint on exhaust system parts. I had some left over from a project and tried it, and have stuck with it. It's lacquer like touch-up sprays, so you do have to prime everything first. But the lacquer stands up to a lot of handling, unlike Testors silver. Not cheap (about $11 per can as I recall), but the tall can lasts forever. I can't remember when I bought the can I have, but at the time the dealership was within walking distance from my house. They consolidated with their main location about three years ago, so next time I'll have to drive out there. I should see what other colors they have, the paint is really high quality even for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share Posted June 13, 2021 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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