discussion vodafone mclaren f1 paint

[ojays]

Looking good, very authentic looking!

Gregg

 

[ojays]

Really like the finish you've got there, impressive!

Gregg

 

[Guest]

Alclad chrome finish is as near to chrome as you can get, available at many model suppliers.The genuine vehicle is a special effect 3 coat finish.

Black base-coat is applied first followed by a specialised grey coating, which is chemically activated by the next (specialised clear) coating, giving the chromium effect!

Very very expensive, difficult to apply but great job satisfaction when completed!

Gregg

Do you work for McLarens spray shop Gregg?

 

[ojays]

Do you work for McLarens spray shop Gregg?

No,

but I used to own my own custom paint and bodyshop and built and painted custom, race, modified cars and bikes!

Now retired and keeping my hands and mind busy modelling, but really miss the satisfaction of doing what I loved and getting

paid for it.

Gregg

 

[Guest]

Custom paint on a much smaller scale

 

[ojays]

Custom paint on a much smaller scale

Thanks for the comment, unfortunately it's not the same as forming your own panels, welding/brazing/moulding etc.

The speciality paints I used are not suitable for use on plastic and cannot be used in a confined area!

I am getting a lot of satisfaction from my e-boat build !

Gregg