discussion Polishable metallic paint

[Guest]

Hello

I'm about to start a 1/35 miniart v55 engine. Can someone please recommend a range of acrylic paints, metallic, which can be polished. Thanks in advance. View attachment 312958

 

[wotan]

Hi

The best polishable paints that I have found are the AK True Metal paints. They seem to have a full range of metal types and they do polish up nicely. In addition to add an extra touch of sparkle, if you need it, the chrome felt pens can add a real touch of chrome with very precise control.

John

 

[Guest]

Hi

The best polishable paints that I have found are the AK True Metal paints. They seem to have a full range of metal types and they do polish up nicely. In addition to add an extra touch of sparkle, if you need it, the chrome felt pens can add a real touch of chrome with very precise control.

John

Thank you sir

 

[Dave Ward]

I echo John about the AK True Metals. You must have a perfect surface, 'cos the slightest blemish is shown up!
One thing I should say is that they are in tube form, and seem to be some form of wax (?). They can be applied by brush, cloth, or I use my finger, then after a short while, buffed up with a soft cloth, or cotton buds
Dave

 

[dave]

I use the Mr Hobby Mr Metal paints, they are more forgiving of the surface than AK True Metals.

 

[Guest]

I echo John about the AK True Metals. You must have a perfect surface, 'cos the slightest blemish is shown up!
One thing I should say is that they are in tube form, and seem to be some form of wax (?). They can be applied by brush, cloth, or I use my finger, then after a short while, buffed up with a soft cloth, or cotton buds
Dave

Sounds great. Thank you

 

[Guest]

I use the Mr Hobby Mr Metal paints, they are more forgiving of the surface than AK True Metals.

I'll investigate. Thank yiu

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Have to agree, I have the AK and Mr Hobby buffables, prefer Mr H.

 

[SimonT]

Not a paint but very polishable.......

http://www.c1-models.com/c1-metalizer/