BDSchindler Posted December 31, 2024 Posted December 31, 2024 I was at Hobbytown in Frederick MD the other day and was interested in the Revell spray chrome until I saw the price… $60????? ah…no! Alclad works fine… Quote
Zoom Zoom Posted December 31, 2024 Posted December 31, 2024 It's most likely your local Hobbytown thing (I don't really like the chain at all, we have the largest one in the country and some of their empty paint slots and complete lack of others, yet every Gundam paint known to mankind are all well-stocked tell me they don't really care about model car guys, having a bunch of kits isn't much good if you don't have the right stuff to go with them) than an actual price we can find it elsewhere. That's easily double what I see it selling for by model show vendors or some online sources. It's good stuff. 3 Quote
LennyB Posted December 31, 2024 Posted December 31, 2024 There are other places online where you can get if for a lot less, like $25-30. Still expensive as far as a lot of people are concerned. Quote
Brutalform Posted December 31, 2024 Posted December 31, 2024 I’ve seen it for $30ish. I can’t break down and buy it though, when I’ve been using this for years. Only $17 shipped. And it lasts a long time. 1 Quote
BDSchindler Posted December 31, 2024 Author Posted December 31, 2024 7 hours ago, Zoom Zoom said: It's most likely your local Hobbytown thing (I don't really like the chain at all, we have the largest one in the country and some of their empty paint slots and complete lack of others, yet every Gundam paint known to mankind are all well-stocked tell me they don't really care about model car guys, having a bunch of kits isn't much good if you don't have the right stuff to go with them) than an actual price we can find it elsewhere. That's easily double what I see it selling for by model show vendors or some online sources. It's good stuff. I agree, they only had a handful of model kits for sale and most of them at crazy prices! Lots of RC Cars, Trucks and Boats, tons of Gundam and loads of G.O.A.T. Guns...again at some crazy prices. Quote
slusher Posted January 1 Posted January 1 10 hours ago, Brutalform said: I’ve seen it for $30ish. I can’t break down and buy it though, when I’ve been using this for years. Only $17 shipped. And it lasts a long time. Does it work on model cars? Quote
Brutalform Posted January 1 Posted January 1 (edited) 39 minutes ago, slusher said: Does it work on model cars? Yes. I’ve been using it for years. Even though it’s labeled for Lexan, it works just fine, after stripping the chrome off of parts, and using a gloss black or blue base. Looks way more realistic than the kit supplied chrome. These stacks were stripped and were sprayed with it. Edited January 1 by Brutalform 3 Quote
bobss396 Posted January 1 Posted January 1 Can the Alclad be handled after? I used Spaz Stix chrome and it couldn't be handled much. I bought the Revell stuff, still haven't used it. Think it was around $31 on eBay. Maybe from Burbank Hobbies. Quote
W-409 Posted January 1 Posted January 1 I've used Revell Chrome Spray on a few builds. When reading threads about it in the internet, I found so many different opinions regarding the durability that I wanted to try it out myself. I've used a regular automotive spray can primer and then I just shoot the chrome on top of that, so it doesn't need any kind of basecoat. My suggestion is that let the parts dry properly before handling. After drying, let's say, for a week, it's still not very durable, but it can be handled so that you're able to install the parts. When handling the parts, I suggest wearing gloves, it helps with the durability. I've had no issues with the spray chrome myself, it's not cheap, but it gives a good chrome finish for sure. A couple of examples with Revell Chrome Spray: Front axle parts for Jo-Han '71 Pinto Funny Car. Bumpers for Monogram '79 Malibu. 5 1 Quote
Brutalform Posted January 1 Posted January 1 (edited) 2 hours ago, bobss396 said: Can the Alclad be handled after? I used Spaz Stix chrome and it couldn't be handled much. I bought the Revell stuff, still haven't used it. Think it was around $31 on eBay. Maybe from Burbank Hobbies. Just like any part, let it dry. I’ve had an issue before with a fingerprint, but, it was my fault that I handled it too soon. It’s nothing like Molotow ink, as I only use that to touch up where a chrome part was attached to a sprue. That ink doesn’t take handling too well, and I hardly use it. These stacks were handled to add black paint inside, and no problems, because they sat for 24 hrs. Also I don’t have an airbrush, so this is what I use when I need to have a part chromed. I’d like to try the Revell spray sometime, but it’s a bit out of my price range. Edited January 1 by Brutalform 1 Quote
Exotics_Builder Posted January 1 Posted January 1 I think Revell Chrome is worth the almost $40 I paid for a can. Easier prep than Alclad and reasonable results. These are 3D printed wheels cleaned, primed with Mr. Surfacer 1500 Black and then Revell Chrome. I let dry for 5 days (2 is usually enough) and it can be handled (carefully). But everybody has their favorite and a technique that works. The nice thing with Revell is if you have a kit chrome bumper with mold lines or other imperfections, you can fix them, clean the bumper and spray Revell over the existing chrome and repairs (Be sure the repairs are smoothed out). 2 Quote
Brutalform Posted January 1 Posted January 1 Well said, Gerry. More than one way to get the job done. As you mentioned about imperfections, I had to re apply the black and chrome on these bumpers. I didn’t noticed I nicked the surface with the saw in one side. But as soon as the chrome was applied, it really stuck out. Quote
av405 Posted January 1 Posted January 1 8 hours ago, W-409 said: I've used a regular automotive spray can primer and then I just shoot the chrome on top of that, so it doesn't need any kind of basecoat. This is why I find the price to be a little more acceptable. Now I'm not spending $7 bucks or so for a can of gloss black to pair with my chrome spray paint. Your 79 Malibu is beautiful, by the way. 2 Quote
Rodent Posted January 2 Posted January 2 The Spaz Stix clear goes over it nicely and doesn't seem to affect the "chrominess". I experimented with it on a set of taillight bezels that are anodized aluminum on the 1:1 and was hoping to tone down the Revell Chrom a little bit, but they still look chrome. As far as durability, it seems pretty rain proof. The can I am using leaks a bit under the nozzle and I dripped some on my concrete walkway about 3 weeks ago. The sidewalk is still very chrome. I need to get a wire brush after it...... Quote
W-409 Posted January 2 Posted January 2 10 hours ago, av405 said: This is why I find the price to be a little more acceptable. Now I'm not spending $7 bucks or so for a can of gloss black to pair with my chrome spray paint. Your 79 Malibu is beautiful, by the way. Thanks! And, you're correct. The no need of a basecoat makes it a little "cheaper" but it's also much more straightforward to chrome something with this stuff as it doesn't need a basecoat at all. 1 Quote
Brutalform Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Just used the last of the Alclad spray lacquer, so I ordered a can of the Revell spray. I suppose it’s a good thing to buy with Christmas money. One thing with the Alclad spray can, is the bottom gets beat up pretty good from shaking it. I’m afraid it might explode. So I’m gonna try the Revell spray now. I’m sure I’ll be happy with it, after reading what everyone says about it. I suppose when you figure in a gloss black under the Alclad, the Revell really isn’t too much more expensive. I don’t mind spending a little more on a quality product. Quote
Bainford Posted January 7 Posted January 7 54 minutes ago, Brutalform said: One thing with the Alclad spray can, is the bottom gets beat up pretty good from shaking it. I have the same thing happen with Tamiya primer when the can gets nearly empty. Beats the bottom of the can up pretty good. Never seen that happen anywhere else. Quote
Brutalform Posted January 7 Posted January 7 https://www.culturehustleusa.com/products/mirror Has anyone used this stuff? I read that it’s very durable, and can be handled when dry. Pretty expensive though. Quote
Bugatti Fan Posted January 7 Posted January 7 (edited) I have read about and used a few 'chromes' over time. Some good and some poor. The only thing they ALL seem to have in common is that they are outrageously expensive ! Maybe, just maybe, some day someone will make a very durable and inexpensive chrome finish that would be the holy grail as far as modellers are concerned. Edited January 7 by Bugatti Fan Quote
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 7 Posted January 7 36 minutes ago, Bugatti Fan said: I have read about and used a few 'chromes' over time. Some good and some poor. The only thing they ALL seem to have in common is that they are outrageously expensive ! Maybe, just maybe, some day someone will make a very durable and inexpensive chrome finish that would be the holy grail as far as modellers are concerned. Another thing that they all have in common is sub-par durability. I would gladly pay $50.00 or $60.00 for a product that looked reasonably close to chrome, and exhibited the same durability as a cured lacquer paint. Apparently, that’s not possible or somebody would have done it by now. Steve Quote
Bugatti Fan Posted January 8 Posted January 8 Never seen that Eastwood product advertised or sold in the UK. It anyone knows if it is, please advise where obtainable. Quote
stitchdup Posted January 8 Posted January 8 1 hour ago, Bugatti Fan said: Never seen that Eastwood product advertised or sold in the UK. It anyone knows if it is, please advise where obtainable. it used to be available from that classic restoration catalogues that were in every magazine circa 2000. i cant remember the name (maybe frost) but the cover was usually green. they rebranded some of eastwood products but i've not seen them for years Quote
Nicholas Posted January 8 Posted January 8 I have just bought this stuff, best stuff I have used to date, I tested it on the exhaust tip in the pic, I black based it with my Alcad black, then lightly applied the chrome on it , no clear after and rubbed it between my rough sandpaper fingers about 25 times and nothing came off! I only let it dry for about 1/2 hour! I bought mine from bobs hobby shop and r c , guys name is Ed as his father was bob. he is the only distributor for outlaw paints as they are out of Australia Quote
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