discussion After the chrome has gone

[Peej]

Mh son bought me a tamiya virago for dads day. I will be stripping all the horrible chrome stuff off as it just looks cheap and nasty. I want to redo those parts. What would be the best product to use so they look like proper chrome.
Thanks in advance. Paul

 

[AlanG]

I use a Molotow pen for my chrome bits.

 

[peterairfix]

I use alclad with a base of alcad black gloss

 

[Jim R]

Although not quite up to Alcad standard I have used Vallejo Metallic Color with pleasing results. That is sprayed over a gloss black base in light coats. Being water based it doesn't smell and clean up is easy.
Details HERE

 

[Tim Marlow]

Plus one on Alclad over Alclad gloss black primer. Mind you, Jim’s model above is excellent so that’s another option.

 

[colin m]

I'm an alclad person as well.

 

[Mini Me]

Alclad over a Black base would be my choice as well. Hope this helps. :thumb2:

 

[Peej]

Thanks for the help. Much appreciated.

 

[PaulTRose]

humbrol do chrome in a rattle can......easy way to do it