Metallic paint?

Metallic paint?

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11 September 2014 at 11:02 #51977
Looverlijn
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Is there a paint type/colour which gives the effect of Steel? I don't want to use aluminium because well it looks like aluminium! Any ideas chaps?

Paul
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11 September 2014 at 11:02 #4151
Looverlijn
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11 September 2014 at 13:48 #51979
Paul T
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Hi Paul

Try Galvafroid

The spray product is used in construction and electrical installations to repair chips and scrapes to galvanised steel.

This small tin is under a tenner.

Hope this helps

Paul
12 September 2014 at 10:46 #51993
Kimosubby Shipyards
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I believe Humbrol do a range of metallic paints in a can, when dried rub to get the metallic shine.

Kimmo.
12 September 2014 at 22:41 #52011
Mark Jarvis 2
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HI Paul

Look at pound shops, they have paint for 'steel wheels' looks good covers well with out runs if you spray in the warm, light coats and keep shaking the tin to keep the bits mixed.

Mark
16 September 2014 at 10:14 #52096
Looverlijn
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The Humbrol paint worked really well and looks very realistic when buffed up. Nice one Kimmo.

Paul
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