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Any idea how we can add a layer of paint or some compound to create that plated look to an existing silver diesel? I remember years ago Tamaya had a 'Metalizing' paint that gave a really nice burnished finish to our plastic models. I have a Santa Fe B unit that I would like to try and give it the plated stainless steel look similar to the newer F units and PA's and E's out there.
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I’ve been asked to do this very task at least a million times Sam, ……I never would try it on a model, ….even the Tamiya product won’t match that level of plate. IMHO, there isn’t a rattle can product that’s going to match that plated look, …..why??….because it is really plated,…..first, the model is sprayed with a super thin copper infused coating, then it’s actually plated, like chrome on a bumper….the process is similar, but not 100% like tank plating, ……might try a google search for DIY home plating plastic…..but anything you might want to try, do it on scrap stuff first, …..like I said, I’ve never seen a rattle can product that even comes within a galaxy or two,…..
Pat
I guess you get a car you don’t mind testing paint on and try various chrome paints?
Thanks fellas. Was thinking there might be something like a paste that could be rubber in and buffed to achieve a similar look. I just received several boxes of old Flyer parts, locos, and MARX stuff that I might try this chrome paint on...
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