Thank you! I just searched how to do this and was delighted that you were the first result. Straight to the point. No fluff, no merch shill or brand plugs, just info.
Editor Note: When Adam pitches a solution please include the items name and company in the show notes. I'm trying to find it now based on a verbal reference which I might not be hearing correctly. Other than that great video!
The exact clear coat product is Alclad II Lacquers Gloss Klear Kote, ALC310. He also briefly mentioned another chrome as being a bit more stable which is "Molotow Liquid Chrome". Personally, I already have bottles of both the Alclad chrome and Klear but wasn't as impressed with the results as he is, so I think I must not have applied it correctly.
Use alclad Aqua gloss clear ALC 600. It is made specifically for alclad’s chrome paint. The paint used in this video is the incorrect clear cote for chrome. The clear cote used in the video is for other alclad paints that are not chrome.
thats because its a direct clip from the latest one day build. Not dissing the fact that they took clips from long videos but it could have been nice for them to point it out. I do like this form of cutting clips out of longer videos though.
This Alclad clear also makes a great, super-clear barrier coat between your metallic paint and a candy tinted 2k auto clear coat (for doing reflective gold or other color chromes!) the 2k clear is very durable too. Fun party time!
I’ve found using Pledge Floor Finish on my chromed, or any colour for that matter works very well in sealing and creating a very hard shell over the paint without much dulling
I really thought that's what Adam was going to say in this video! Pledge and Future are both clear acrylic finishes that work great on stuff like this. Water-based, easy to apply, and SO cheap!
@@PhotoSlash I've been using Future Floor finish over Molotow chrome pens because I couldn't I find a top coat that wouldn't destroy the shine. The trick is to clear the part and put it in or under something (like gladware) to keep dust off and wait. Wait a couple days, even three days if you can. It hardens and you can handle the part. Sometimes I will dip my parts 4 or more times times if it's a part that will be handled often like on a door or access panel (just a example).
I've been meaning to try that product. I've seen a few people on the internet sware by it and now Adam. Yeah gonna have to try it on my next chrome paint job.
Adam, you are really ageing beautifully, The part with the hair dryer where you were hamming it up, you actually looked distinguished. Incoming Silver Fox
Unlike most model paints which are oil or water based Alclad is a lacquer. It dries quickly. I wonder if regular bowling alley wax would work. It’s used over lacquer in French polishing furniture.
The best chrome I have found is a nail polish where you have to use a UV gel coat it's a bit of a dicky thing to work with but it's finish is like a mirror.
@@christianschmidt8197 This is years after, but for future readers: Alclad Chrome with Alclad Aqua Clear Gloss. The Aqua Clear Gloss is formulated specifically for the chrome paint finish.
Alcad Klear over the Molotow out of the refill container, he mentioned Alcad chrome but that its a bit finky since you really need the gloss black under it
That info was in the full 55 minute build video. Unfortunately it wasn’t included in the short tip video. He is using the Molotow Liquid Chrome coating it with the Alclad clear. shop.molotow.com/en/marker-refills/molotow-liquid-chrome-refill-30-ml.html www.amazon.com/Alclad-II-Gloss-Klear-Kote/dp/B003GHJ74Y
Love Alclad 2 paints. Aqua gloss is my go clear for Chrome as well. Check out this blade I made using all Alclad paints and Aqua clear. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XucNNfPyc3s.html&sns=em
Anybody knows why this Alclad Gloss Klear Koat works so well in chrome / metallic? I thought Alclad made Aqua Gloss for this purpose because Klear Koat killed the shine?
Next step...making it impact resistant. I have an Infinity Orb from the Guardians of the Galaxy which is nothing more than sphere of resin encasing a baseball. I had the maker who did it for me avoid the hollow option because, like Chris Pratt in the movie, I purposefully drop it on a regular basis and the paint AND clear coat chip off and it's back to the resin beneath for that particular impact. I probably shouldn't be doing this but the physics involved are similar to a golf ball so when I drop it, it bounces almost all the way back to my hand. The reactions from people are priceless, too. I think I've repainted it about four times now and am ready for a fifth. Got any tips for a shiny, clear coated impact resistant coating? Cheers and thanks for this video...oooh...what kind of air brush is that?
@@flexydex8754 It's not that hard to understand, because of the context. Let's see, what's more probable that I'm talking about in a video about protecting chrome paint? a) protecting chrome paint from another brand. b) launching a molotov cocktail to it.
So now you're taking the one day builds and breaking them up into smaller snippets? Way to milk that cash cow guys lol The one day build isn't that long that you would need these other than to have more content! Just watch the whole one day build.
i dont get why 7/35people dislike this, if you are in to tested, 3d printers aso. this relevant, and long enough to not let you waste your day just to get to know that there exists a specific chrome paint that is great.
Adam, this part was shown in your last one day build with Norm. Confused and Puzzled why you have just shortened this segment. The one day build was building a Snub-nose Blade Runner Kit gun. Confused and Puzzled ??????
What if we don't have an airbrush? What Rattle can clear coat will work? That's what I really need to know I've tried a few and can't find anything that works. Please help me out!
Can you please link the product? I can't seem to find this specific gloss... the label is silver, and fluid is clear. And the ones I find have a white label and have a milky fluid.
