Best/Easiest for look of aluminum?

[micdavis]

I need to paint stuff to look like aluminum. Very small parts.

What's the current best looking aluminum paint?

Please don't say Alclad.

 

[Robiwon]

If you don't want to airbrush, I would suggest Testors Model Master buffable Metalizers. You can get them in a regular spray can and work very well. They are lacquer based so make sure what ever will be underneath it is compatable.

 

[micdavis]

Thanks, I'll go pick some up.

 

[jedimaster]

Definately the testors Mick it's good stuff.

 

[Cal]

How small? Silver Rub and buff, looks identical to aluminum.

 

[trekriffic]

Tamiya 85030 TS-30 silver leaf lacquer in a spray can is a good match for aluminum. I've been using it in on styrene in conjunction with aluminum tubing and it's a dead ringer for the metal.

 

[Weequay]

fast cast resin and 1:1 mix of Alu powder.

paint on thin, and wire wool off when cured

weequay