Short Track and NASCAR modeling

Construction Topics => Reference material => Topic started by: jh63fan on August 24, 2024, 08:40:25 AM

Title: Metal paints
Post by: jh63fan on August 24, 2024, 08:40:25 AM
Just opened my last can of Testors Metallizer, can't believe it was not profitable enough for Rust-Oleum to continue them after the buy out.
Just wandering what y'all were using in it's place.
Title: Re: Metal paints
Post by: Brian Conn on August 24, 2024, 08:49:35 PM
  ...I believe that Rust-Oleum has a line of paint that took the place of Testors Metallizer...the name escapes me at the moment, I want to say its "Specialty Metallic" or something like that...I have seen it at the local hard ware store that handles Rust-Oleum products.
Title: Re: Metal paints
Post by: LenWoodruff on August 25, 2024, 07:39:02 AM
I like Aclad II better that the Testors. Must more durable. Lots of choices. But you have to air brush them.
Title: Re: Metal paints
Post by: jh63fan on August 25, 2024, 07:40:23 AM
Thanks Brian, I will look for it. Maybe instead of being modeler specific, they went after a broader market.
Title: Re: Metal paints
Post by: jh63fan on August 25, 2024, 01:29:37 PM
Thanks Len.
Are they like their chrome that you have to spray over a black base? Do you mail order yours? My closest hobby shop is an hour away and they only carry the chrome.
Title: Re: Metal paints
Post by: 18degrees on August 31, 2024, 03:57:15 AM
it was a shame that the Metalizer line was discontinued, it was some nice stuff.  i have been using Tamiya colors like metallic black, metallic grey, and bare metal for a little while now.  they also have some gunmetal tones of paint too.
Title: Re: Metal paints
Post by: LenWoodruff on August 31, 2024, 07:10:44 AM
Quote from: jh63fan on August 25, 2024, 01:29:37 PMThanks Len.
Are they like their chrome that you have to spray over a black base? Do you mail order yours? My closest hobby shop is an hour away and they only carry the chrome.

No. They don't need the black base coat. Just spray them at about 15 lbs pressure for best results.

Also you can handle them after 15 minutes dry time without a problem.
Title: Re: Metal paints
Post by: jh63fan on August 31, 2024, 08:44:34 AM
Thanks for all the responses and recommendations.