Chrome?????

Modeling Subjects Autos
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Any tips on painting chrome trim on cars?I plan on taping and spraying.Are there any other options?

Thanks

Ed

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Use Bare Metal Foil does a great job and easy to use!

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How do you use it?Gorgeous car BTW.

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Well you measure the size of the area to be covered,cut out a piece apply it to the model.burnish it down and then trim it for exact fit! All you really need is a new #11 blade in yout Exacto knife and a good pair of tweezers!You can use it for Aircraft too but it takes longer!

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I just might give it a shot.That plane is awesome.

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Where do you get this stuff?It appears I’m going to get plenty of practice with it!

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Your LHS should carry it, if not, you can order online from Micro Mark or the like. I like the “chrome”, I’ve heard some folks say the “Ultra Bright” (I think that’s what they call it) doesn’t stick as well and looks fake.

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I rub out the wrinkles in the BMF with a clean cotton t-shirt stretched over my finger. I do this before I trim with the xacto knife. It works rel well for me. It really gets the chrome trim looking smooth.

Matt

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I agree!!!

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You can also buy it direct from the manufacturer. Here’s a link

http://www.bare-metal.com/

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Thanks for the info fellas.Nice examples BTW.