Need an aluminum paint.......

[JollySipper]

I have been using Rustoleum aluminum paint for exhaust and other bare metal parts. Problem is I can only use about 1/3 of a can before it clogs the valve on the inside.

Anyone have a suggestion as to a better spray aluminum paint? How does the Tamiya aluminum lacquer look?

Thanks for any help.....!

[my80malibu]

Metalizer from testor's

[Snake45]

Krylon makes a "Dull Aluminum" that might work for you. I don't like it as much as I did the old Pactra Flat Aluminum in the bottles, but it's okay for some uses.

[Pete J.]

Frankly, metallic paints are all better when sprayed either through a can or airbrush. If you are throwing away half empty cans of paint you may be at a point that an airbrush is financially a better deal. That also opens up the entire line of Alclads to you. They have a very broad range of colors and finishes to mimic metals. If you do get an airbrush for metalizers, get one with as large a tip as you can find. The metal partials need a large tip to get through.

As to the clogging issue, if you are not doing this, it may help. When you are done painting, invert the can and spray until the propellant comes out with little or no paint. Then take a Qtip and a little lacquer thinner and wipe off any paint left on the nozzle. This clears the dip tube and nozzle so the next time it is ready to go.

[Drake69]

Tamiya bare metal silver as-12. Great for just straight non-shiny metal.

[StevenGuthmiller]

I use a lot of Testors Metallizer paints for engine & chassis parts. It's very easy to work with & looks great. Just be warned, it's rather fragile & doesn't hold up well to a lot of handling or masking tape, & while you might be tempted to remedy this problem with a sealer or over coat, it will inevitably "kill" the metal look of the paint.

Steve

[JollySipper]

Thanks for the replies, fellas......... I'll give what advice I can a try...!

[Foxer]

I'm a Testors Metalizer devote for about all my plastic metal parts. I use it as it comes from the can, polished and clear coated depending on the look I'm going for. Their Aluminum Metal Plate is used more than any as I love the look of it. And it goes on so well over anything .. smooth as silk. I'm an "orange peel expert" with gloss paint and have never had to worry about it with Metalizer.

[fantacmet]

Testors Model Master Metalizers can be used with a narrow tip airbrush and so can alclads, but aside from those two I second everyone elses opinion on the large tip airbrush. You can try SNJ stuff too.

[JollySipper]

Thanks, guys..... Where would be the best place to order metalizers from? and Can you get them in a spray can?

[Dave Van]

Tamiya is my fav.....

[Drake69]

Hobby stores carry them, and they are also available online. They are also available in jars for airbrushes....