Metalflake paints for model cars?

[Dave Ambrose]

Can anyone recommend a metalflake paint for 1/25 model cars? I remember using some when I was a kid, but I haven't seen any in the local hobby shops.

Something I could shoot in an airbrush would be especially nice.

Thanks,

Dave Ambrose

[JamesW]

Testors makes a series of metal flakes.

[Kaleb]

I Just used Testors Fiery Orange on a mustang that has metal flakes, Also Testors Gold that is lightly metallic.

[cruz]

I don't understand your question. What Hobby stores are you visiting? All of them sell Metal Flake type paints, as a matter of fact, you will see more Metal Flake type paints than any other paints on their racks. If you want something heavy, try using the Testor's One Coat Lacquers, I personally don't like them but they will probably work for you. Michael's Craft Stores just brought a bunch of them in, I believe they have about 7 different colors to choose from.

This is a Charger I am building for a friend of mine, you can see the Testor's paint I am using and the results after adding some clear also. This is one of the colors from Michael's that I purchased.

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[simonr]

You can try also the metallic powders, like the pearls, from House of Kolors. They have a wider range than spray paints and much more real than sprays,too.

Simón P. Rivera Torres

[Dave Ambrose]

Thanks.

I found them at our local Michael's. I never go there as the local ones are totally craft oriented.

Cheers,

Dave Ambrose

[Deckerz]

You can get small tins of car paint mixed at large auto stores, if you only need a little bit its usually free but if its not already thinned you need cellulose thinners and then thin at 1:1, that should make it consistant like milk and you should be able to spray through airbrush.

[sjordan2]

You can try also the metallic powders, like the pearls, from House of Kolors. They have a wider range than spray paints and much more real than sprays,too.

Simón P. Rivera Torres

I totally agree with Simón that pearls are more realistic for a standard metallic look at model scale. However, if you're looking for a bass boat, Kustom look, regular model metallics have so much flake in them that they resemble bass boats more than 1:1 metallics when observed up close. As mentioned above, there are a number of heavy metalflake versions available for modelers.

The plastic spoon test will reveal what you're looking for.

[Guest 85Biarittz]

For an airbrush, you can contact Scalefinishes. He's a member here.

http://www.scalefinishes.com/

[whale392]

I use nail polishes, shot through my VL with the biggest needle/seat I have. Makes Bass boats and 70s rail a lot more convincing when you have the real 'Flake job on it!

[B_rad88]

i use duplicolor metalflake automotive paint from the parts store. it looks nice.

[Kaleb]

Marcos, What clear are you using?

[speedy5963]

I am not too familiar with airburshes but for the most part I use a touch up gun and have used everything from mini flake to regular flake. Depending on the look, you can actually use say a silver mini flake in or over a silver base, shoot a kandy over it and it will really come to life! I've got a buddy who uses a lot of fingernail polishes and they come out very nice as well.

[cruz]

Marcos, What clear are you using?

I used Odds and Ends clear for this one, WalMart used to carry them but currently don't anymore. It's similar to Plastikote clear though.

[VW Dave]

Sorry for not replying sooner, but.....did I hear somebody say, "metalflake paints for model cars?"

Click the link for more details:

Flake it!!!

[Junkman]

Green metallic with green metalflake, all from the rattle can:

[Greg Cullinan]

NICE.

I really like the color on the chopper and I was curious on your build thread,now I know.

Sorry for not replying sooner, but.....did I hear somebody say, "metalflake paints for model cars?"

Click the link for more details:

Flake it!!!

[sak]

Some might dispute this but the touch up cans meant for full size vehicles make the best metalflake for model cars, that is if you want it to look to scale. Testors has metalflake paints in little jars and cans but I don't think it looks right on something small. Looks better on a bike helmet.

[Doughnut]

My method is very similar to VW Dave's. I used a base of Boyd's yellow, followed by brushing on the microglitter suspended in a clear Tamiya paint, followed by 12 coats of clear and then polish. It doesn't nearly show the full metal flake effect in this photo, but when the sun hits that model, look out!