Chrome turned gold - Tamiya clear orange

[Jantrix]

I while back there was a fella that had done a real nice job turning his chrome gold by applying a coat of wood stain.

Has anyone tried this? Airbrush? What shade had the best results? I'm wanting to turn the kit chrome on the Revell 49 Merc gold or maybe even a brass color. Any help would be kindly appreciated.

Edited August 20, 2011 by Jantrix

[Drake69]

There are two way to accomplish this...

1: Bare Metal Foil Gold Leaf - best looking "gold chrome" you can find.

2: The Detailer - Yellow - allows you to gauge how "gold" you want to make your chrome.

http://thedetailer.net/

Since Detailer is a wash it can be brushed on until you achieve the level of gold you're looking for, whereas the gold leaf BMF is all one color.

[Draggon]

Seems I heard tell that these guys can do gold.

Little Motor Kar Co.

203 Linda Lane

Reading, PA 19606

Phone/FAX (610) 779-1462

E Mail <littlemotorkarco@talon.net>

[Kit Basher]

I can't think of any wood "stains" that would do what you describe. However, some of the dyes used for coloring wood might work. Most of these can be used to tint lacquer, so a dye mixed with a clear lacquer and shot with an airbrush might work. I don't know how lacquer would react with chrome, tho. Another thought, how about the Tamiya transparent colors? Perhaps a mix of yellow and amber sprayed very thin? These aren't answers, just possibilities.

Edited August 9, 2011 by basher

[Art Anderson]

Tamiya Clear Yellow will do the job as well.

Art

[TurboKitty]

Or you could just use this:

$5.99 a can and it will last you awhile. Dip the kit chrome in Future first to protect it just in case. The Metalcast paint is enamel, so it shouldn't damage the parts but I would suggest cutting some spare chrome sprue from the kit you're using and test it on that (1 time without using Future, and 1 time with coating in Future to make sure it won't affect the part or chrome finish). I've used this stuff in blue (I did use Future) and it came out great. After using the color and letting it dry/cure for a few days I dipped it in Future again and it looks perfect (nice and glossy).

Edited August 10, 2011 by MB_ChargerChick

[Jantrix]

Everyone thanks for the advice.

Michelle I think that might be a good idea. I'm wondering if I can't layer the Metal Cast orange over yellow or vice versa to arrive at a brass type color.

[TurboKitty]

give it a try, and make sure to post some pics

[Jantrix]

That looks great Wheels, I'm gonna give that a try.

[Chuck Most]

MPC used to sell some of its kits with a vial of clear 'browninsh' paint which, when brushed over chrome, gave the appearance of brass. I've never tried any other paint that got me better results, but good luck finding a usable pot of that MPC paint today!

[Skydime]

For small parts, yellow Sharpie. I don't have hobby stores close to get all the tinted clears, etc a lot of people use. I have found Sharpies great for yellow and orange turn signals, red taillights, taillight blue dots, Chevy bowties, touchups on black in inconspicuous areas, and for a number of other reasons. There was a Revell 49 Merc on here a while back that had the yellow sharpie trick on one of the "teeth" in the grille and it looked great.

Edited August 11, 2011 by Skydime

[Jantrix]

Here is Tamiya Clear Orange over kit chrome. What do you think?

[Kit Basher]

If you're really looking for gold or brass, I think it's too orange. I would try mixing some clear yellow with the orange. Just my opinion.

[Jantrix]

Yeah, I sure would have. If you saw the travesty that is the Tamiya rack at my LHS, you would weep.