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Chrome repair

I'm currently working on a Revell 54 Chevy panel van, and am trying some new things. I successfully cut out the passenger door and rear door, and have added extensive detail to the interior. All in all, this is shaping up to be a fine test model, but I have one problem. Despite all the care I use in separating chrome pieces from the tree, I still have a small "bald" spot from the separation. What are some good ways to either eliminate this or at least hide it? Silver paint isn't so good because it's darker than the chrome. Any input on this would be very much appreciated, and if my project ends as well as it's going I'll post some pics to the "alt" site. Thank you.

Randy New IPMS member

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randy pavatte
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Testors also makes a metalizer paint you can buff out.

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Sam

Here are a couple fo things I do on chrome trim separation marks. I use a small patch of bare metal foil ultra-brite chrome to cover the area if possible, but this often doesn't work on the compound curves of of 40's and 50's bumpers. In these cases I've sanded down the imperfections and seam marks, painted the entire part with gloss black enamel, and then airbrushed Alclad II Chrome over this. The results can be great, but practice is needed as always. Alclad II chrome also has the benefit of looking just like real chrome, whereas the kit "chrome" can look a little toy like...

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Greg Plummer

Moralizers? I thought they were on Sunday morning news shows yelling about how _____ (fill in the blank with the vice of your choice) was sending the country to hell in a handbasket.

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Jim Atkins

Whoops, I believe spellchecker goofed again Spellchecker often tries to replace correct NZ (GB) selling with US spelling and when missed, makes some hilarious mistakes. regards Alan PS:on trying to send this mssge, spellchecker again tried to add in moraliser (moralizer)

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A.T.

BMF and Alclad are great if you want to do the entire piece, but if you just want to touch-up the sprue mark, you might try Testors Silver Chrome - not perfect, but it looks pretty good. Wardzone

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Warren Ward

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