Modellers question about Metalizers

[frank3]

I just bought my first bottle of metalizer, but how do I use it?

Thanks in advance.

[McDeath]

metalizer tips

[Krusty]

1 Assemble model

2 fill ALL GAPS

3 sand EVERYTHING down with fnier and finer grades of sandpaper (any single spec or imperfection will be visible).

4 Airbrush black over everything to be metalized (yes, black, it brings the shinyness out in the metalizer)

5 Airbrush the metalizer (be sure to thin it according to what it says, I guess) onto the parts you painted black. Go for an even coat.

6 I'm not sure, but I THINK you have to buff the metal. Not sure if you use a buffing compound or not


I've never used metalizer, but that's what I've picked up from ARC forums.

[frank3]

Thanks for the tips guys, I can get on my way now.

But Krusty....are you sure it should be black? I've heard you needed a metallic underground for it?

[Krusty]

I've heard that many times when people have discussed using metalizer.

I have never paid for high quality metal paints (I just use enamels or tamiya X- series is nice), but that's what I have heard from ARC forums.