Chrome parts

[Kelly]

25 minutes ago, Radretireddad said:

Stay away from black chrome BMF. It’s too glossy for most trim, the adhesive on the back is almost non existent, and the black rubs through if you try to burnish it.

For brush painting I shake my bottle of Tamiya semi gloss black acrylic, remove the cap and put one drop of thinner in the residual paint still in the cap. This makes the paint the perfect consistency for flowing on flat surfaces with a good brush.

The alternative is airbrushing a small piece of chrome BMF with the same acrylic semi gloss black and applying it as usual after the paint dries. Be sure to burnish with something soft alike a cotton swab.

Thanks I am glad I joined this forum You all have been a great inspiration Much respect. I have been down in the dumps after messing up a couple of parts trying to learn, but you all have given me Hope! Thank you, Kelly 

[bobss396]

4 hours ago, Jon Haigwood said:

Bare  Metal does come in black, 

I have some of that. I have used it on stock car grilles.

[Radretireddad]

2 hours ago, Kelly said:

Thanks I am glad I joined this forum You all have been a great inspiration Much respect. I have been down in the dumps after messing up a couple of parts trying to learn, but you all have given me Hope! Thank you, Kelly 

No worries Kelly. Traveling along the learning curve is an important part of the experience and we’re all very happy to help and to welcome you here. Don’t get discouraged and don’t hesitate to ask for help whenever necessary.

[Bainford]

3 hours ago, Kelly said:

Thanks I am glad I joined this forum You all have been a great inspiration Much respect. I have been down in the dumps after messing up a couple of parts trying to learn, but you all have given me Hope! Thank you, Kelly 

Keep at it Kelly. Don't get discouraged. Go into it with the expectation your first few builds will have significant flaws, or bits you aren't happy with. Each one is a learning experience, and the next model will be better as a result. Someone once said that each model is merely practice for the next one. 55 years after my first one, I still find this to be true.