What is the best metalic paint?

[Anakin Starkiller]

Like the title says, I need a paint that looks like aluminum.

Thanks

Dan Stokes
DDStokes@aol.com

 

[synasp]

people are going to recommend Alcad... you're going to need to airbrush it on, though.

 

[Anakin Starkiller]

If I paint with Alcad, will I be able to handle the object afterwards. I'm using this on a saber and I've heard that people sometimes have had problems with Alcad sticking, and I kniow that you can't use a sealer over it. Thanks

Dan Stokes

 

[Tan Djarka]

I know this is waaaaay late, but for an aluminum (NOT polished or chrome) finish try Walmart's house brand (aluminum #20012). I picked some up as a general purpose silver paint, but WOW! Not only does it provide a credible and shiny immitation of aluminum, it also dries to the touch fairly quick (about five minutes) and DOES NOT PICK UP FINGERPRINTS!

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

I used Alclad steel on my Kamino Saberdart display and it's not tacky at all. I think it depends on if you use a good gloss black for the primer coat.

 

[moff man]

i LOVE painters choice aluminum paint. It dries in 5 minutes and is never tacky...