How well will Alclad Chrome work on SEMI-gloss?

[PHArchivist]

After wet-sanding my project for an hour, I sprayed with Tamiya Black, only to realize it was SEMI-gloss black...

Will Alclad chrome work as well?

Can I simulate the gloss black by using a clear gloss over the black paint, and get the true Alclad result?

Or does the Alclad have to interact directly with the black?

 

[Bobeone]

I think the reason you want gloss paint is because it has a nice smooth surface.
So I would think you could gloss coat the semi and be Ok.
I've always used Gloss black so I haven't tried it.
If I had some alcad I'd try it for you but I'm out at the moment.
hope this helps.
Bob

 

[TK1536]

I don't think it's so much the surface, more so the material. I think it has to be lacquer, and not acrylic or enamel. The gloss black they sell is a lacquer and is the recommended base for their airbrushable chrome/metal lacquers.

Try some tests on spare plastic.

 

[defstartrooper]

If you are going to shoot some clear gloss over the semi black why not just shoot it with the gloss black it makes no sense :confused

 

[Gigatron]

PHA, I sent you a long winded PM last night, explaing what I believe to be what you're looking for.

But for everyone else, I found this link this morning http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/tnt1/001-100/TNT009_Alclad/TNT009.htm It should answer all of the questions.

-Fred

 

[PHArchivist]

PHA, I sent you a long winded PM last night, explaing what I believe to be what you're looking for.

But for everyone else, I found this link this morning http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/tnt1/001-100/TNT009_Alclad/TNT009.htm It should answer all of the questions.

-Fred

Got the PM Fred! Thanks! Updates later today...

 

[KitSmasher]

The black paint I like to use is a semi-gloss lacquer. I spray it with Future floor polish, then hit it with the Alclad.

If you just use the semi gloss, you end up with a matte metallic finish, but it doesn't have that quality that "sells" the Alclad as real metal.

 

[PHArchivist]

Has anyone ever tried polishing a cured Alclad Chroem finish?

(Man we need a permanent Alclad FAQ!)

 

[Gigatron]

Has anyone ever tried polishing a cured Alclad Chroem finish?

(Man we need a permanent Alclad FAQ!)

I've buffed it with a 100% cotton cloth (t-shirt) after allowing it to cure for a full week. Never saw any come off on the rag.

-Fred

 

[PHArchivist]

I've buffed it with a 100% cotton cloth (t-shirt) after allowing it to cure for a full week. Never saw any come off on the rag.

-Fred

Fred how effective was this? Did it bring out the shine...?

 

[Gigatron]

Surprisingly, alclad chrome has a pretty high shine right from the start. I find giving it a quick buff after it has cured, brings out a nice level of depth.

-Fred