Straightliner59 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 I discovered a tin of Humbrol Metal Cote Polished Steel, in my paint drawer. It's the closest thing, performance-wise, I have found to Testors discontinued product. It brushed on, very nicely and dried quickly. In researching the line, I found that they also have it in aerosols. The only thing I used it on was the tiny hex nuts on these thermocouples. I'll be buying more, for sure. If I can get it, locally, I'll try out the spray, too... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Thank you for this. I miss the old Testors Metallizers This looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Jonathan said: Thank you for this. I miss the old Testors Metallizers This looks nice. I like the Mr. Metal Color, too, but, this stuff "feels" the same as the old MM stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 I think the humbrol metalisers have been discontinued also, my local record shop has the full humbro/airfixl range and they have been trying for over a year to get me some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Another option would be Vallejo Metal Color. Great stuff. I use it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Not long ago, I scored a few cans of MM 1453 and 1454 spray metalizers at hobby shops. So I'm set for a while. I see them going for sick $$ on eBay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 So...does this stuff work like the "buffing" metalizer, or is it like the "non buffing" stuff? A while back I bought every bottle and can of the "buffing" colors I could get just before the prices went crazy, but it would be nice to know there's an equivalent replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 the steel and polished aluminium are the onlu ones that buff, the rest are matt finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 On 11/19/2023 at 3:46 AM, stitchdup said: I think the humbrol metalisers have been discontinued also, my local record shop has the full humbro/airfixl range and they have been trying for over a year to get me some more. I didn't realize that. I just did a quick search and found quite a few available for sale. They're still cheaper than Testors. Get 'em while you can!😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I haven't tried them yet, but Model Car World has some metal colors, even a tinted gold for carburetors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 'Cmon Model Masters...just bring it back already... 😪😪😪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Probably some shiny paint with a matte clear over it may work to an extent. I'm not sure that Testors Dullcote is still made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, bobss396 said: I'm not sure that Testors Dullcote is still made. Fortunately, it is! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) On 11/19/2023 at 10:21 AM, stitchdup said: the steel and polished aluminium are the onlu ones that buff, the rest are matt finish. No, there are several other buffing metalizers, including Magnesium, Titanium, Gunmetal, Dark Anodic Gray, Burnt Metal, and Exhaust. More than half the Metalizer line was buffable. Edited March 15 by Bainford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 5 minutes ago, Bainford said: No, there are several other buffing metalizers, including Magnesium, Titanium, Gunmetal, Dark Anodic Gray, Burnt Metal, and Exhaust. More than half the Metalizer line was buffable. i was talking about the humbrol versions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 29 minutes ago, stitchdup said: i was talking about the humbrol versions My mistake, Les. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 The Humbrol versions were good paints, but sadly discontinued. The Mr Hobby ones however are good but stink to high heaven!T I think that there are sets of metallic paints that may buff to a shine available for the fantasy war gaming fraternity. Also I think that art suppliers have tube metallic products like Rub n Buff that might be worth a look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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