Metallic Painting On Resin

[stefanchik]

Hi Folks

So on my golden Mini Stargates, I prefer shiny gold in preference to the current Ancient gold that they were brush painted as in the molding process
- Only problem is that when I apply the metallic paint, then even if I leave it for a week of drying, then moderate pressure leaves fingerprints :-(

- I cant use a clearcote ? as that will take all the shine off it and leave it dull ( have tried one )

- I'm using Duplicolor GS100 as I want a bright metallic

- Anyone got any solutions on how I can get it to dry rock solid ?, or topcoat protect it but keep the shine

Steffy

 

[robn1]

This is a problem with all metallic paints. If the clear coat has a solvent base it will make it dull. An acrylic clear or Future might be better, but test it first.

 

[andy19422]

Are you using the correct primer for that paint? If not they might be reacting against each other and not curing.

 

[propninja]

Try this:
Alclad2.com

They have a bright gold and a clear coat formulated to work with all of their paint

 

[SciFiPropFreak]

Hey Stefan
Mabe this is an option for you
Marabu Do-it colorspray 086
I used the copper-spray (087) for the staff weapon I made. It's really quick drying and "smudge-proof", as they say. I'm not shure if it will be as shiny, as the Alclad2, but it is really easy to use.
A friend of mine told me about a manufacturer of another paint, which is supposed to give a wear resistant chrome-look, without beeing real chrome...I will tell you, if he tells me!