Killer Chrome in a Can

[SurferGeek]

<div class='quotetop'>(clutch @ Sep 1 2006, 09:35 AM) [snapback]1311087[/snapback]</div>

Not impressed with the 3po at all. Does this mean they don't carry gold in a can?
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Correct... Even before they started putting the mix in spray cans. If you wanted gold you used the Mirra Chrome and then used a color overspray.

 

[replicaprops]

I use mirrorchrome and it needs to be clear coated to prevent rub off. The problem is the clear coat dulls the chrome.
A gold tone is possible but you need to do it in layers. The clear coat goes on in 4 or 5 misting layers, then the gold is mixed in. The final result is much duller that the first layer of chrome.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

So the way to get a high shine is still the vacuum chroming/metalizing or whatever it's called?

 

[RedTwoX]

I have to agree that the gold 3PO is underwhelming (bordering on crappy), but the chrome Bob Fett is too. I don't think those little figures were the best display pieces to show off their product. I's like to see what the gold over-lay looks like on a larger, better prepared piece.

 

[racprops]

Well they are sending a sample of their chorme and clear coat and I will try it on some gun models and report back here.

And I have some other clear coats to try, that is the real problem.

Thanks for the tips.

Rich

 

[Gigatron]

The chrome looks great for a rattle can, but why does every company have a problem with gold?

Alclad only offers an antique gold, which looks the same as this place's gold. Alclad chrome comes out great as well, but what the hell is the problem with making a gold that looks as good?

I find Krylon Brass gives an awesome gold finish...

-Fred

 

[RedTwoX]

<div class='quotetop'>(Gigatron @ Sep 1 2006, 10:54 AM) [snapback]1311182[/snapback]</div>

I find Krylon Brass gives an awesome gold finish...

-Fred
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I keep hearing that. I'll have to give it a try. Anything special I need to know about?

 

[Too Much Garlic]

Any pictures to show of this Krylon Brass finish?

 

[Hirohawa]

How do you guys seal the Alclad? I heard Future works well.

 

[thorssoli]

Just FYI,

Here's a project I was working on last year. I used Mirrachrome (the stuff in the Killer Chrome can) and you can see every flaw in the surface. I spent a lot of time on the prep work, but clearly not enough:

This is the same helmet with Alsa Speed Clear added:

This was my first experiment with automotive finishes and I didn't do a very good job with the clear coat. Still, it might be easier using an aerosol can. The trick is a perfect base coat, following the instructions for the chrome to the letter, and a very careful clearcoat over the whole thing.

After I finished the helmet, I did the car:

Now I'm more offensive than ever.

I wrote more details about these projects at The Dented Helmet.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

<div class='quotetop'>(thorssoli @ Oct 20 2006, 08:38 PM) [snapback]1341704[/snapback]</div>

Just FYI,
Here's a project I was working on last year. I used Mirrachrome (the stuff in the Killer Chrome can) and you can see every flaw in the surface. I spent a lot of time on the prep work, but clearly not enough:

This is the same helmet with Alsa Speed Clear added:

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That's looking pretty wicked... if such a finish is really possible, then I should probably get me one of these cans, as I have a few smaller items that needs a chrome finish... though... is it just me, or did the chrome finish dull a little when the clear-coat was added... or is that just trickery of the picture?

EDIT: has anyone tried it on a resin or vinyl surface - such as on a model kit?

 

[deralis]

It does look as if it dulled a little after clearcoating, but it still looks awesome....

how many cans did it take for the Jango helmet....
I've been wanting to paint my Cylon for a while now.

how much of a glare does that car give off, it must be blinding....