Best way to "chrome" paint vinyl Terminator Arial Hunter Killer?

Oct 12, 2003 2 Replies

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mutts 22 years ago

I finished assembling the old T2 arial Hunter Killer vinyl kit from Horizon. Ready to paint, what is the best technique to get the best chrome silver look for this kit?

I have heard Krylon Chrome plate rattle can paint is best especially if you plan to handle the model later.

What would the best base coat be as well? I dont want to damage the vinyl.

more extreme........more exploratory really........ Is vacuum chroming feasable on something like this? where could you get that done if possible?

Thanks in advance!!!!

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Al Superczynski 22 years ago

Lacquer primer can be used on vinyl and it's the perfect base for Alclad II Chrome which is highly durable:

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I suppose whatever the technique is that's used to plate baby shoes would work but my guess is that would be pretty expensive and I doubt that it would look any better than Alclad.

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NECROSCOPE 22 years ago

You can't go wrong with Alclad II...check it out

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