Metalizers

[madisonwoodsmith]

Ok, so what's the difference between buffing and non-buffing? This 40 yr absence from modeling has so many questions being raised...and I haven't even started a kit yet!

Thanks, John

[Modelbuilder Mark]

ust what the name implies. When you shoot on the buffing version, when the paint dries, you will use a soft polsihing cloth to polish it to a VERY realistic metal finish. They can be messy while buffing, but VERY worth it. The non buffing, which there is more choices, does not require any buffing and looks great as well. I would suggest that you give them both a shot.

I painted the entire body of this project with the Steal Buffing

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/uploads/gallery_8985_798_18468.jpg

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[madisonwoodsmith]

Thanks Mark. Seems as my learning curve is going straight up

John

[Quick GMC]

If you build it up enough, you can sand and polish with micro mesh to a mirror shine. It's awesome.

This is from another forum. This is MM Metalizer stainless steel polished with micromesh and buffed out

http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/attachments/building-tutorials/8153d1241323120-guide-writing-useful-tutorial-no-33.jpg

[CrazyGirl]

I went on youtube and saw a video on the Metalizers and now I can't wait to use them , hoping next week I will be ready

[Quick GMC]

They are extremely soft paints when dry, so yes they will rub off. I always use gloves when handling stuff, so much better. you can handle stuff sooner too, the oils from your skin don't rub off.

They also have a metalizer sealer.

[Ace-Garageguy]

....They also have a metalizer sealer...

...which completely DESTROYS the buffed, polished effect and makes it look like ordinary silver paint. Tested multiple times by many of us on this forum, very disappointing.

Click here for the sealer thread:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=60491#entry923274

Edited April 13, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Maybe it is the degree to which they are applied/buffed, but I have not had an issue where it has been rubbed off etc.

The "metal" in the paint is actually aluminum powder (I called Testors to Verify this, as I was trying to find a way to cause a reaction "rust" the paint, and found since it is aluminum, nadda) so the stuff is VERY very fine. Once on, if you buff it VERY well, then you should not have much of a rub off issue. Over time, it may react to air, giving it a very much more realistic appearance, IMO.

ALSO, (slightly tying back into the about reference to sealers in the link above) I never use sealers over. the paint. You CAN spray a coat of sealer before you spray the metalizer, which does also result in a more durable finish.

[scalenut]

I've never had a problem with it showing fingerprints or simply rubbing off.

if that's happening , something is wrong

[Guest]

I've never had a problem with it showing fingerprints or simply rubbing off.

if that's happening , something is wrong

Everyone I have spoken with has the same issue with the buffing meta lister. Perhaps not with non buffing.