Adding Chrome to 3D Prints: Comparing Alclad II, Spaz Stix, and Molotow Chrome Paints 

you have to use a gloss black behind the spazstix

The Molotow really stands out. It is on the expensive side though. I tried it and it is definitely the best liquid chrome that I know - minus drying/curing time.

The Molotow looks the best by a mile!! The others just looked like bright silver.

I've used 91% rubbing alcohol (25%) to reduce it down for airbrushing. No issue with how the Molotow chrome came out. Still an almost perfect reflection after it dried.

thank you so much for this! ive been looking for a comparison between these paints for years lol now I definitely will do a new project requiring chrome. I heard using the alclad clear gloss will protect the Molotow chrome.

I have been "rechroming" parts for 5 years now and it is so much better than the plated chrome on plastic model kits. I've always used Alclad and was basically happy but noticed it "comes off" or seems to somehow, maybe a bit of handling, which obviously bugs me. The black base starts to show through. I've sprayed with their clear sealer which helps or even Taimya clear. I was going to buy a Molotow refill but at almost $30 on Amazon, by far the cheapest, I didn't jump in yet. He was not really correct on the Alclad price as MegaHobby has it for $9 rather than $15 making it about 1/3rd the price of Molotow. I am thinking I'll just stick with Alclad and do a more thorough job of sealing it. I'd be happy to hear any recommendations.

What seal did you use on top of the molotow paint?

Pledge floor gloss revive it works for clear coat for Molotow Chrome

Thank you so much for the video! Great way to create it by showing the results first. I thought the third one was the Alclad, but I was wrong.

Thank you. Love these compare and contrast videos. Big, BIG help.

You deffinetly have to buff the spaz stix with dry microfiber and you'll see a huge difference, my opinion, it's the best looking over a high gloss black backer.

hi great vid. What kind of Tamiya is that? I'm seeing a lot of options online and I'm not sure which one you used. CHeers!

What about the durability on the Molotow? Did you seal it? If so, with what?

Hey man good comparison! Can you let me know what sized airbrush needle you used? Also I noticed your gloss black doesn’t look very shiny. I believe the Alclad needs the gloss black super shiny before applying to get a super shine similar to Molotow.

Seal it with Alclad II clear gloss coat or it will dull when touching it.

Molotow Chrome is so amazing

thanks for posting this

Helpful! Thanks !

Brilliant mate! thank you

Which airbrush cleaner do you use?

Does any1 know what Laquer can go on molotow liquid chrome that does not fade it...

does Liquid Chrome Molotow required a Black Shiny Coat ???

Can you clear coat over the molotow?

the black looks flat and not glossy, i thought it had to be high gloss for the spaz stix and alcad ii

Can I use liquid chrome to paint my wheel? Thanks

Awesome comparison/review! Thanks for the post. Just subbed your channel.

Hey man. Have you noticed if the Molotow shine fades when being touched?

How did u apply the Molotov..?.. Do they sale paint for airbrush..?..

print finger coat????

are you painting the chrome over matte/flat black?

Where did you buy the refill?

what did you use to clear coat them

Your links don’t work

when you paint with any spray tool, whether it's an auto body gun, spray paint can, or airbrush, you should always spray in straight long lines, overlapping the last line 50% on each new line. just randomly spraying all over the place until you get coverage is not how to get the best results.

Why does it look like you had matte black as a base? That black base should be super glossy.

Molo never dry and when It does can't never touch it ever