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Q/A & Help Group 9 years, 9 months ago Guys, I’m planning to build an Astray Red Frame, either the MG or PG.
The thing is, I want to paint the inner frame and make it a chrome like color.
Should I use gloss black as primer then paint it red, plus a clear red at the end?
I’ve read some people use gloss black then gold followed by clear yellow to make a bright gold color like a chrome plated one.
Any advise is appreciated.
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When it comes to candy finishes it goes like this.
Primer (recommended) – Gloss Black (If you don’t have gloss black you can paint it black then go over it with a gloss coat – Chrome/Silver – Clear Color of your choice
However it isn’t the only way either. You could do the same thing like primer, gloss black, but then you can apply the desired color like gold if you have gold or any other candy color.
If I missed anything correct me if I am wrong guys.
Thanks Flash, appreciate it
I haven’t tried painting black first when achieving an extra finish. I’ve pretty much did Silver (was painting over red) and then did a thin clear red coat and finished it with a gloss finish. this method got me this result below, note the camera makes the kit seem more flat then appear to have a ruby shine to it. nothing wrong with what flash said.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7fsak955v4wdh07/2013-04-20%2019.24.35.jpg
Nice paint job. I will give it a try. But I might try it with a gloss black as 1st layer.
I did that on my Astray Red Frame PG http://graemenattress.com/wp/10/ – Alclad gloss black, Alclad chrome, Tamiya clear red. It worked really well. The black just makes the chrome shinier and deeper.
GN, that is exactly what I’m trying to achieve. Thank you. Your PG Astray looks great.