AK Interactive Xtreme Metal Review 

I have to say, this is probably one of the best reviews of AK's Xtreme Metal and comparison to Alclad that I've seen out there. You are not pushing one over the other and I totally agree, that each can/does have its place in a build. I, myself, use them both, and I've used them on the same build cohesively without any problems. My hat is off to you my friend for an excellent review! Just joined your site and glad I did! Just a note, I'm headed to my first trip Down Under this December! So looking forward to it!

I've just experimented and found that if you apply AK chrome over their aluminium you can get that mirror shine without that unrealistic black base shining through as you do with Alclad high shine metalizers. Apply the AK black base first though. Spraying AK chrome, without first applying their aluminium, over their black base created clouding due to the heavy coats needed to hide the black base - same like Alclad.

Hi, how should I wait for the black base to dry before applying the metal color? thanks

Have you used the AK Xtreme Metal Chrome?

Have you used the Vallejo metal colour paints? Just trying to see how they compare. Just wanting some metal paints for jet exhausts and other effects here and there. From what I have seen the procedure is pretty much identical. The Vallejo range seems to be much easier to get in New Zealand which is a plus, but if the AK metals are better Ican always get them sent over.

Is it any AK extreme metal paint that have comparable mirror finish like alclad?

A superb review, I'm planning to paint a P51 but I thought i would ask if you tried the chrome finish yet or do you think i should go with the polished alum ?, thanks.

What are the alclad 105 polished aluminium and the alclad 119 airframe aluminium based on? Enamel? And do you need to properly thin them for your airbrush? I am building a P-51D mustang and P-47N from Revell and I want a nice shine metal finish. It is the first time i’m using paints like these and I wanted to buy the AK interactive but then I saw the Alclad stuff.

Can I spray tamiya or Vallejo colors on top of Extreme Metal?

This would look awesome on P51 model. Thanks for your post!

Very interesting and informative video. Many thanks for posting.... I'm just off to buy some!!! 👍👍

where you able to compare alclad chrome with the xtreme metal chrome? and is it more durable to handling compared to alclad? Since the alclad chrome, when not topcoated, would rub off and lose the chrome finish, leaving you with the black undercoat showing

Thanks again love your channel!!! So you sealed it with gloss?

Thanks for the review. How do you clean your airbrush after using it?

great review down to earth and strait up truth.

is that an su-87? If so what is the kit called, looks awesome!

I found Alclad polished aluminium dulls a lot after some time ... Total crap. AK is the way to go.

less talk , more paint.

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