Aluminium/Silver/ Stainless Steel Effect

[dave182]

I am looking to finish some Walthers Tank Kits (as in for storing liquids) in a stainless steel finish. Think milk-tankers or some of the American passanger coaches. Kind of a flat shine. Any tips or examples on the type of paint to use etc.? As always, thanks in advance!

[Broithe]

"Years ago", there was 'Metalskin', sort of adhesive foil, that did give a fine effect. I'm not sure if it's still around, Google comes up with all sorts of "matches" that aren't it - the aircraft boys may know?

Humbrol also did some 'burnishable' paints, that were pretty good, but took some work to get right, especially on large areas.

[popeye]

Some car spray paint have a high chrome finish, I haven't tried any but worth having a look at.

[murrayec]

Alclad is the best metal paints I reckon;-

 

[dave182]

Thanks Popeye and Eoin. Alclad looks the right job alright

[Mayner]

I use Tamiya  AS-12 "Bare Metal Silver"  aerosol (on a grey primer coat) for silver rolling stock for approx 10 years.

[jhb171achill]

That looks very well indeed.

[Georgeconna]

I Have sued these paint, Airbrushed straight from the bottle, Use a Black Base first

Marks Have them

 

 

13 hours ago, murrayec said:

Alclad is the best metal paints I reckon;-

 

 

Alclad has really been Surpassed at this stage, AK Extreme Metal is more hard Wearing than Alclad which easily Rub off with handling.