Im making a War Machine Helmet.......Im using Rustoleum Silver Metallic for the faceplate......I understand it's a delicate paint, but geeeez!!!! I let dry for at least a day before I clearcoat, which lies the problem. Im using a Rustoleum Clear Coat, but, it dulls the chrome finish to the point where it doesn't look chrome anymore. What do I do?
HELP!!! Silver Metallic Paint!!!!
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if you want a nice silver finish you could try using rub n buff silver. It provides a really nice silver finish.
http://www.amaco.com/shop/category-87-rub-39-n-buff-metallic-finishes.html
http://www.amaco.com/shop/category-87-rub-39-n-buff-metallic-finishes.html
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This is a very common problem with metallic paints. The metal flake lies down in a way that makes it reflective, but the addition of an overcoat based on the same solvent causes the metal flake to move, resulting in a dull appearance. Option 1, get an acrylic (water-based) clear to paint over the Rustoleum enamel. It won't redisolve the Rustoleum. Two, use a buffable metal paint like Unoudid suggested. These apply a thin layer of soft metal particles to the finish. By buffing it lightly, the metal particles are smeared flat and form together for a highly reflective finish. I've worked for years with Testors Metalizer Buffable Aluminum. It's available at any decent hobby shop in either a spray can or ready-mixed for an airbrush. There is a compatible gloss coat to go with it. See the sticky on visors in my sig block on how to use it. If you can afford a more expensive product, I've discovered Liquid Chrome from Eastwood.com since I wrote that visor Tut. It is as close to a chrome finish as you can come with a spray on and buff finish--less buffing to get the super shiny finish. Also, no matter which way you go, you will lose a slight amount of luster when you add a clear coat to protect it.
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