Handling Chrome Paint

[Horrorshow]

I’ve been reading that there is an issue with handling chrome paint (specifically Revell). Some parts like rims must be touched by hand to insert them into the tire, do gloves help? Any suggestions would be appreciated before I invest in a can.

[Mike 1017]

  On 8/27/2024 at 1:38 PM, Horrorshow said:

I’ve been reading that there is an issue with handling chrome paint (specifically Revell). Some parts like rims must be touched by hand to insert them into the tire, do gloves help? Any suggestions would be appreciated before I invest in a can.

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[Monty]

  On 8/27/2024 at 2:13 PM, Mike 1017 said:

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Any reason this couldn't be shared with the rest of us?  Several members have been searching for help with this kind of thing because most chrome coatings don't seem to be all that durable.  

[rattle can man]

agreed. I'm tempted to try, but the fragility of the coatings makes me very hesitant.

[bobss396]

I had tried something called Spaz Stix "chrome" paint, IIRC it was something for RC cars and it really couldn't be handled. I was going to try a clear over it, but never did. BACK IN THE BOX... It was parts for a Revell chopper.

[Mike 1017]

  On 8/27/2024 at 9:05 PM, Monty said:

Any reason this couldn't be shared with the rest of us?  Several members have been searching for help with this kind of thing because most chrome coatings don't seem to be all that durable.  

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[peteski]

Another PM? I find that humerus!

Maybe Monty will spill the beans to all of us. I suspect I might know the reason for secrecy.

[RW033]

Well maybe someone will spill the beans for the rest of us ??

[Can-Con]

These headlights and grille shell got some pretty rough handling during the build. I did redo the shell before assembly as I but a pretty good scratch in it but only did the headlights once. 

Both headlights were attached with CA , removed and re-attached a couple times as I hadn't noticed before but the previous owner apparently glued the headlight bar on crocked and I just drilled out the holes in the same places.  It wasn't attached when I got it and assumed it was glued into the proper holes. So I ended up re-positioning the headlights by trial and error. 

ANYWAY, They were done with the Revell spray, let dry a week or so and given a single coat of Future. They still look pretty good even after all the rough handling they got. I wouldn't have had to redo the grille shell if I had been more careful. It looked fine until I did it in.

I understand the Spaz Stix clear spray made for their chrome spray will also work well.

 

Edited August 28, 2024 by Can-Con

[StevenGuthmiller]

Must be a secret.

 

 

 

 

Steve

[RW033]

  On 8/28/2024 at 10:11 PM, Can-Con said:

These headlights and grille shell got some pretty rough handling during the build. I did redo the shell before assembly as I but a pretty good scratch in it but only did the headlights once. 

Both headlights were attached with CA , removed and re-attached a couple times as I hadn't noticed before but the previous owner apparently glued the headlight bar on crocked and I just drilled out the holes in the same places.  It wasn't attached when I got it and assumed it was glued into the proper holes. So I ended up re-positioning the headlights by trial and error. 

ANYWAY, They were done with the Revell spray, let dry a week or so and given a single coat of Future. They still look pretty good even after all the rough handling they got. I wouldn't have had to redo the grille shell if I had been more careful. It looked fine until I did it in.

I understand the Spaz Stix clear spray made for their chrome spray will also work well.

 

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Is there a link to see more of this car somewhere?

  On 8/28/2024 at 10:36 PM, StevenGuthmiller said:

Must be a secret.

 

 

 

 

Steve

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Above my pay grade?

[Can-Con]

  On 8/28/2024 at 11:45 PM, RW033 said:

Is there a link to see more of this car somewhere?

 

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Sure, 

 

[Mike 1017]

Use a dehydrator to cure Molotov. 

I have spoken

Mike

[Can-Con]

  On 8/31/2024 at 2:55 PM, Mike 1017 said:

Use a dehydrator to cure Molotov. 

I have spoken

Mike

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Mike, I don't have a dehydrator.

BUT, my wife has an old salad spinner she got for Christmas one year. we don't eat that many salads so it's never been used. It's about the same size and shape.

Do you think that would work ? It's used to dry stuff too so it should be OK, right? 

Edited August 31, 2024 by Can-Con

[RW033]

Ooh I have one of those too, I wonder if it’ll work for Revell chrome spray as the original question was asking ?

[StevenGuthmiller]

  On 8/31/2024 at 3:40 PM, Can-Con said:

Mike, I don't have a dehydrator.

BUT, my wife has an old salad spinner she got for Christmas one year. we don't eat that many salads so it's never been used. It's about the same size and shape.

Do you think that would work ? It's used to dry stuff too so it should be OK, right? 

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Or you could just strap it to the hood of your car and take it out on the interstate for a 10 mile spin!

 

 

 

Steve

[Bugatti Fan]

Ditch the spray on chromed altogether and get some C1 Polishing Powder.

Use on gloss black like the sprays but the big difference is when buffed up to a shine it can be handled.

[Can-Con]

  On 9/2/2024 at 5:00 PM, StevenGuthmiller said:

Or you could just strap it to the hood of your car and take it out on the interstate for a 10 mile spin!

 

 

 

Steve

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But how would I keep the bugs out of it? ?

[Can-Con]

  On 9/2/2024 at 5:54 PM, Bugatti Fan said:

Ditch the spray on chromed altogether and get some C1 Polishing Powder.

Use on gloss black like the sprays but the big difference is when buffed up to a shine it can be handled.

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You do you Noel, I'll fumble along with what I do. Seems to work fine for me. 

[StevenGuthmiller]

  On 9/2/2024 at 6:25 PM, Can-Con said:

But how would I keep the bugs out of it? ?

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I don’t know.

Wrap it in cheesecloth? ?

 

 

Steve

[NOBLNG]

  On 9/2/2024 at 5:54 PM, Bugatti Fan said:

Ditch the spray on chromed altogether and get some C1 Polishing Powder.

Use on gloss black like the sprays but the big difference is when buffed up to a shine it can be handled.

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Is this the stuff you’re talking about? Will it really adhere to any paint?

https://www.c1-models.com/c1-metalizer

[Big John]

so I gather that sealing the chrome paint with a clear coat such as Future will work.  ?  Not ready for experimenting at this time...  Has anybody tried metalizer or alclad sealer on the revell chrome?

[Bugatti Fan]

Greg.    Yes, that's the polishing powder I was recommending. 

You can use it straight on any paint. Just so there is no confusion, this product is a straight alternative to all the spray on chromes. It can be used straight on gloss black for the best chrome effect, but experimenting by using it on other colours could yield different effects. Once buffed up to a shine it is quite resistant to bring handled unlike the spray ons. I would guess that as the powder pigment is ultra fine, the buffing action really works it into the paint pigment and thus bond's if better than a spray on chrome.