Chromed plastic

[Davethepitch]

I know instructions say scrape the chrome off to allow us to glue the parts but sometimes this is not always possible especially in awkward areas and also when a part is removed from the sprue it leaves an area with no chrome

I was wondering how some of you folk get around these problems.

[schweinhund227]

I de-chrome then assemble as per normal... sand smooth and remove the mould lines or seams...
then use a proper Primer and Re-chrome ! using Alclad products... or any products that live up to Alclad Chrome finish and reputation.\

it may not be your thing... but once you start... you won't go back.

[Vleugelmoer]

De, and Re-Chrome is the way to go if you ask me.

To de-chrome use bleach or drain cleaner in a plastic tub. Just chuck the parts in the tub and let it sit for a periode of time. The chrome will remove itself, for somewhat stubborn bits use a stippeling are short haired stuff bristled brush to promote it leaving the plastic.

To re-chrome use a good quality metallic paint like alclad II, extreme metal (AK) if you don't mind using enamels. If you do acrylic metal color (Vallejo) is a reasonable alternative.

As always happy modeling and keep sticking styrene.

Paul (The Other One)

[Plopper]

I'm with the other two guys in this thread, de-chrome and re-chrome.

But I have been thinking about trying something else. Don't know if this has been talked about before, but I'm going to try some metallic pens. Cut the chrome piece off the sprue, tidy up as best as I can then try using the chrome pen on the bare plastic.

I doubt VERY much that it'll work, but it's worth a try, especially for anybody that hasn't got an airbrush setup!

[digger303]

I have used the gel pens for small chromed buckles and that turned out ok. Slightly too much sparkle , but at that size it is Ok.