Alclad chrome paint

[DusterEd]

Is it any good? Is it better than Molotow chrome? How do you spray it? How much does it cost? Any thoughts guys?

[mrmike]

Alclad II Chrome paint takes longer to apply than Molotow. I use either depending upon the situation. Large parts will get the Alclad while smaller parts and trim get the Molotow. Alclad is misted on using a "sweeping motion" with your airbrush. You must start with a gloss black enamel base and it should be a perfect as possible. When the gloss has dried, apply the Alclad in a sweeping misting motion. The lighter, the better and build up your coats. Have you ever seen the back side of a mirror? The dark grey provides the base for the chrome plating to be applied over it. Alclad works in the same manner. A bottle of Alclad II Chrome paint costs me about $9.00 for a 1 fluid ounce bottle and lasts me several years.

[BUCKY]

I have seen Alclad II Chrome in a spray can, too. I've not used any Alclad II, but I've read a lot of good things about it.

[goofy62]

I prefer Alclad over Molotow for several reasons.

Alclad comes ready to spray through your airbrush.

Molotow requires that you either "decant" a pen, or buy a refill for $30.00 if you want to spray it.

Alclad is cheaper than Molotow.

In my opinion, Alclad is more durable than Molotow.

Molotow has the advantage of not needing a base coat for spraying, but if done properly, Alclad can look as good as Molotow.

Personally, I only use Molotow for small items when I can use it directly from the pen or with a brush.

If I'm spraying, it's Alclad.

I use foil if at all possible over both of them.

Steve

[Tuffone20]

I use AlClad a lot and I have stopped using enamel black paint as a basecoat. I just use Tamiya black paint and have had very good results with it.

The gas tank was done with polished aluminum in the diamond plate is aluminum.

[DusterEd]

Thanks for all your information guys. Eventually I'll get around to getting some. Once I find out where locally.

[sigmaman]

Haven't tried Molotow yet. Have been using Alclad for many years and have been very pleased with results. Good surface preparation is what will give the best results with it.