Hi, recently joined after finding the Hyperchrome dark tone paint. I was blown away by the result, having tried numerous other chrome paints previously, but when I put on a clear coat (another manufacturer) the chrome effect was completely dulled. My question is has anyone used the SMS chrome sealer over the hyperchrome dark tone and what was the result? Does it protect the hyperchrome dark tone but still keep the amazing finish? thanks Tony
SMS hyperchrome sealer and hyperchrome dark tone.
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I haven't used the sealer myself Tony , but love the chrome itself, however I do understand the chemistry behind it due to my job in automotive paint.
The chrome works best when dusted on lightly, so that all of the tiny flakes lay flat. When a regular clear is added over the top it can reactivate those flakes, making them float around and settle at different angles, dulling the reflection.
By using a sealer over the top which is inert, that reactivation doesn't occur, so the flakes stay laying flat, keeping the reflection as it was.
I'm assuming it's just a purely water based acrylic product, which won't affect the alcohol based chrome paint, a bit like Alclad aqua gloss.
The chrome works best when dusted on lightly, so that all of the tiny flakes lay flat. When a regular clear is added over the top it can reactivate those flakes, making them float around and settle at different angles, dulling the reflection.
By using a sealer over the top which is inert, that reactivation doesn't occur, so the flakes stay laying flat, keeping the reflection as it was.
I'm assuming it's just a purely water based acrylic product, which won't affect the alcohol based chrome paint, a bit like Alclad aqua gloss.
Thanks Andy, I used Proscale 2K clearcoat but will buy and try the SMS sealer and see what the results are.
The chrome sealer isn't available in the UK yet, the distributor has it on order, should be available April/ May
Ah yes, the strong solvent in that would have done it.
Does that mean that if you use a water base clear coat, the chrome paint could be un affected? Cool. I'll have to try that,
I would say so, as long as it's fully water based, not water/alcohol like some, or thinned with a product containing alcohol, like many acrylic thinners.
As mentioned, aqua gloss works fine and I'm sure there are others out there.
This stuff should do the job equally as good -----------------
It will even work on very old decals, a quick coat of that clear and then you can cut your decals and use them, as that Clear Acyrilic will hold the old decals together very well.
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It will even work on very old decals, a quick coat of that clear and then you can cut your decals and use them, as that Clear Acyrilic will hold the old decals together very well.
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I would exercise caution in using the plastikote cans for this application.
The majority of rattle cans include volatile solvents to let the product flow through the nozzle and prevent blockages. Such solvents would act as I described earlier, reactivating the chrome paint and dulling the effect.
The majority of rattle cans include volatile solvents to let the product flow through the nozzle and prevent blockages. Such solvents would act as I described earlier, reactivating the chrome paint and dulling the effect.
Ok thanks John
I have been sent a bottle of this, might just give it a try, although I've not tried the SMS paints and the only HyperChrome I have in stock at the moment is dark tone, I'm guessing that's not that shiny?
I have the warm tone, I think they are just slight variations on a theme.
Used SMS Hyperchrome cold tone on a Mustang as an experiment, sprayed over a jet black primer, decaled with no sealer, that was 18 months ago, and it’s shows no sign of deterioration.
That's a great looking aircraft but I'd say the finish looks more like polished aluminium than chrome
Absolutely beautiful! It leads me to my next question if I may. I'm in the process of painting a resin 3D model I made (below). I intend to paint the fuselage hyperchrome dark tone but want to paint the panel lines as well. As hyperchrome is an enamel could I ask would I first seal the model with a varnish (after the hyperchrome has been sprayed) and if so would that be an acrylic varnish or an enamel varnish? I have simply become confused after watching youtube videos on the subject. If it's an acrylic varnish would I use water or acrylic thinners to clean up and if it's an enamel varnish would I use enamel thinners to clean up? Or do I even use a varnish at all? Much appreciated if anyone could lay out the process for me.
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My understanding is that SMS paints are Acrylic lacquer, so if I highlight the panel lines I use a flory wash which is waterbased, works best on a gloss finish. Once it’s applied and dry you polish it off with a good quality paper towel and tidy up with a damp cotton bud.
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Sorry, what's a flory wash?
Flory is a company who produces a range of clay based washes for modelling, 8 different shades which you can highlight panel lines etc, works best over a gloss finish, and then can apply a Matt varnish if needed, good thing is as it’s water based it doesn’t smell and if you mess up you just wash off and start again.
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