[Tripleblack68SS]

I originally posted this under paint and body but didnt receive much of a response.Anyone used these Chrome paint pens for modelers? I need to redo my dash bezel and am wondering which to use this pen or that gold leaf chrome foil that they are talking about.Need help....Mark

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[Jimmy P]

I've used the 'chrome' paint pens before on a dash. It looks better than worn off black, but nothing like a freshly chromed dash. Just a dull silver-like finish. I havn't used the foil yet. It probably would look good, but I'd like to hear some first hand experience with the application. Looks like it might take Dali Lhama-type patience to work with it.

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[Rich-L79]

The chrome paint won't really look that great but looks better than nothing.

The chrome foil is easy to work with and looks very shiny and stays put. I use it a lot (check my "Scooter" signature line link). Just make sure to get the GOOD foil. Bare Metal Foil is the best. You can buy direct from the manufacturer at www.bare-metal.com. It's cheap too: $6.00 per sheet last I checked.

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[RDJunc]

I redid my '69 dash and used the chrome paint and was very satisfied. (I really have to post some pictures.)

After painting the whole thing black, I did the chrome. I sprayed the paint into a paper plate and dabbed makeup sponges into the paint and then applied it.

The sponges are triangle shaped and can be found in any drug store or beauty supply place. I cut them thinner for better control. There is a solvent in the paint that starts to degrade the sponge so you have to change corners often and throw then throw the wedges away.

To apply paint to the lettering and other very small details, I used the eraser from a new pencil. I just dabbed the eraser in the paint and dabbed it over the letters. No sweat.

Another use for the chrome paint is to paint the inside of the baffles that direct light to your directional signals, the idiot lights and the high beam indicator. The chrome paint in these areas makes them look much brighter at night.

Hope that helps. Good luck.

Bob

 

[Dougie]

Testers makes what they call a "GLOSS PAIN MARKER" which is a lot like a Magic Marker that works very well and has a tip on it that with care will do a pretty good job. I bought the silver color and it worked pretty well. Nothing beats having it re-chromed but this is under $5.00 and makes it more presentable it you're not doing a high $$$$$$$ restoration.

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[Dougie]

P.S. If you're not familiar with the Testers name you can pick it up at most larger model stores or craft stores.

 

[Sidros68SS]

Tripleblack 68 SS: I used a Sanford silver metallic slim tip marker on dash & steering wheel shroud. I think it turned out pretty nice. Marker was around 5$ or so, & got it at Office Depot I think.

 

[rocks66ss]

After reading the posts about the paint pen,I went and bought the testors Metallic Chrome Silver #2546c, cost was $3.95, I redid the outside edge of my dash strip on my 66 as a test run, I was very satisfied with the end result, It looks like it came that way, It did a very good job.

Rocky Hill

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[SSteve]

You can read how someone got very good results with a chrome pen at:
http://www.ohiochevelle.com/images/Henderson/cocobh3.htm

I called a service in Michigan to have it done the original way (use a vacuum chrome process like the factory did) and they wanted $650 and sending my dash through the mail. BS!!!! For you with more money than sense, go ahead and do this, but for my money (and pride) I'll do it myself with the chrome silver pen.

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