discussion Mirrors?

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Chaps,
I`m just wondering if anyone has a useful tip on "Painting" mirrors on an AFV?
I`ve just used silver with a blob of Gloss varnish on top until now...... is there a more realistic method i could try please?
Cheers,
Andy

 

[Dave Ward]

Mr Smith,
Bare-Metal Foil - LINK John doesn't have any in stock, but that's the stuff - you have to apply it over a perfectly flat surface, without any wrinkles!
Dave

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Excellent!!
Thanks Dave,much appreciated:thumb2:.
Cheers,
Andy

 

[Dave Ward]

Andy,
the best way for mirrors, is to apply the foil to a piece of thin plastic card, burnish it down, then carefully trim to size using a very sharp scalpel, it sometimes takes more than one attempt, so I generally make 2 or 3, in the hope of getting one good one!
Dave

 

[The Smythe Meister]

OK,received and understood thanks for the advice Dave!
Cheers,
Andy