I used Alclad II on my T-800 arm. Recently someone thought it was made of metal, which pleased me
I got it from Hannants.
Paul.
The Colony - My collection and current prop projects.
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| Author: | Birdie15 [ Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Best chrome spray in the UK? |
have a prop that I want to spray chrome. I haven't had a lot of success with reflective paints in the past, due to excessive curing times. I know a lot of people swear by Krylon, which is now available in the UK. I've tried the Platikote gold, and had the same curing/fingerprint issues. Any good tips would be welcome for priming/application. Finally, is it really worth the trouble? Does the chrome effect last? Would I be better going with aluminium then rub n buff? Cheers. My Dvd List |
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| Author: | Noeland [ Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best chrome spray in the UK? |
I use duplicolor chrome, and it does wear off if excessively handled, but some light handling is OK. I have been considering trying out some chrome plating, since now days they can plate any kind of material. |
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| Author: | paul kitching [ Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best chrome spray in the UK? |
I used Alclad II on my T-800 arm. Recently someone thought it was made of metal, which pleased me I got it from Hannants. Paul. The Colony - My collection and current prop projects. |
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| Author: | treeboar [ Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best chrome spray in the UK? |
That Alclad II stuff looks REALLY good. Although in my experience even good chrome paints tarnish and dull to a metallic finish over months/years Chrome is actual impossible to recreate with paint. Another option is ... if you really want chrome CHROME ... get it sprayed with a conductive paint and have it chromium plated by a suitable place. If you're going the paint route, Pauls T-800 arm does look the nuts in Alclad II! |
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| Author: | Quothcorvus [ Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best chrome spray in the UK? |
Alclad deffo! I am using Plasticote Chrome spray with laquer over the top- this dulls the chrome finish down, as I want my resin R2 parts to look like polished aluminium! (Irrelevant I know, but thought I would mention it anyway!) TTFN Jon. |
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| Author: | Birdie15 [ Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best chrome spray in the UK? |
Quote: Quote:I used Alclad II on my T-800 arm. Recently someone thought it was made of metal, which pleased me I got it from Hannants Ah Hannants! I got my compressor from there.....which no longer works  Can you brush this stuff on? My Dvd List |
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| Author: | paul kitching [ Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Best chrome spray in the UK? |
Quote: Quote:Can you brush this stuff on? I think that would be a definite NO! I haven't tried brushing it, but the way it works is this: Spray your item with gloss black Spray light coats of Alclad II I wouldn't like to see what it would look like being brushed on  Paul. The Colony - My collection and current prop projects. |
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