Question about Metalizers

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Good evening fellows,

Should I spray this stuff on clean, bare plastic, or should I put primer under it?

Thanks for the help. Later

[LoneWolf15]

Ken ,

Shoot it straight on , no primer needed . It dries in a matter of seconds and if you are using the buffing formulas , will shine up quite nice with a piece of soft cotton t shirt.

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Hey thanks, man. I'm in here working on a dragster and will be using the metalizers on the engine and frame, etc.

My wife was suprised that "the guy from the DVD" responded to my question

Anyway thanks. Later

[MikeMc]

A word of caution...if you use sealer the shine is duller...if you do not seal it..it likes to rub off when handling.

[LoneWolf15]

Mike is correct ! Sealing it will dull it out . After it has been buffed out the transfer to your fingers is minimal. It does have to be handled gingerly, but the end results are fantastic . Be sure to clean your hands off after handling the parts and or glueing them in place . This way , if there is any transfer to your fingers , you won't get it on the rest of your model !

[Dragline]

If, however, you do have some surface scratches I suggest a primer first. This paint is EXTREMELY thin and will show EVERYTHING under it. If you are dealing with virgin plastic no worries.

This is great paint but it will show the tiniest blemish underneath it.

Bob

[RatRod]

Everyone's right about using the sealer. I use it from the spray bombs myself (much easier) I buff it with diaper flannel after wards. It will rub off slightly, but if you handle it as little as possible you will be fine. Always make sure you do all your test fitting, and mock-up's beforehand, and always keep your hands clean!!! Another pointer that works well is if you possibly can polish the plastic with a triple grit polishing stick, do it, it will make a world of difference.

Here is a Triumph engine that was done in metalizers, and buffed, no sealer....

Most of the parts on this dragster were done in different shades of metalizers...

[MikeMc]

John That dual Potty rail is over the top.....how about a couple of up close shots of the motors???

[MADmodelDOCTOR]

Thanks for all the help. It is much appreciated.

later,