All New Chrome & Gold Chrome Paint - Ultralumen Chrome - Easy To Use - Awesome

[@treborrrrr]

Seeing it wiped on with a rag is kinda nuts for a chrome. Hopefully that also means it's sturdy even without a top coat. One worry I have though (except for the price) is how it gets such a different hue depending on how thick you put it on. I feel that might make it difficult to get a consistent look across several pieces, or across one larger piece. Sure, I guess it's a skill issue, but it's so difficult to put on exactly the same amount on several different pieces. Especially if they have tricky geometry.

[@odisy64]

I recommend sand and buffing surfaces as glossy as possible wherever you can, the stuff is very forgiving in the amount you apply as long as you heat the paint up to 170f for a few hours in order to cure it fully and make it even more chrome like. Solvent and even water based top coats can attack the chrome if its not heat treated first.

[@LGBDENTIST]

This is exactly what I need for my 1:12 Bentley Blower where it has a silver gold radiator and chrome headlights ……. PERFECT!

[@randytaylor1258]

I don't know if I'll ever have a use for a chrome finish but I really appreciate watching your actual demonstration. You're very honest and straightforward-- I still remember your definitive rattle-can chrome test -- go Revell! It's all right there in front of us, even if you've tested it first. Thanks for sharing, man. 😊

[@chauffeurmarco]

The chrome look is getting better and better

[@CrossbowROoF]

I saw this teased over on their Instagram, and it just seems like pure witchcraft. Really want to see how it takes a candy overcoat. If it's good, I'll have to pick some up for some of my kits. Thanks for testing this out!

[@CAPNSTUNN]

I ordered this myself in the day it launched. Can’t wait!! When you do the clear coat video at the end you should put the end pieces next to an actual vacuum metalized product to show the difference if any of the silver chrome

[@WTJr65]

Thanks for the demonstration. This is a great chrome paint. I really like that it could also be brush painted and still look good.

[@jeffjohnson6763]

Totally blown away, as always, thanks for what you do Robert.

[@OakfieldDon]

WOW! That looks amazing. I'm torn between that and my beloved SMS Chrome line. I definitely need to see that upcoming video with the 2K on it.

[@randytaylor1258]

"2K"???

[@robolizard222]

This has earned by sub to you. Been watching more of your videos and the desire to try new stuff and experiment has given you an edge compared to many hobby YTers.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Welcome aboard my friend 👍

[@BlackHoleEye]

The packaging says it "MUST" go over a 2K gloss. Do we know if it works over and under, some of the other chrome-safe varnishes? Like Aqua Gloss and Vallejo Polyurethane Gloss?

[@Ruseman4040]

Seeing the Metropolis pt 2 album there made me go back and listen to dream theater. I havent listened to them in over 10 years!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Check out the new track on KZbin called Night Terror, also I love their latest View From The Top Of the World

[@USMC2111]

Barbatos. Is there a paint booth you recommend that won't break the bank and will work in an apartment?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yeah, check out my video on a booth from Amazon, that one works great

[@kylebaker5982]

Very nice chrome. Would love to c a hydro chrome video just because it's unreal looking and not have to worry about it dulling when clear is applied or a clear color. Love the vids

[@hedsy]

Im blown away, that stuff is absolutely incredible! 😮

[@CB_Builds]

Wow! I’ve never had success with chrome and now this comes along and I’m sorely tempted to pinch pennies and buy a bottle!

[@MigMonkey]

VERY excited to see what this can do with a top coat! It'll cost me an arm and a leg to get in Canada but man, might be worth it

[@tycarper6330]

I know you mentioned top coating, but can you use this with colored clears for candy?

[@edleclair7899]

Awesome chrome paint! I think it is worth it even though it is expensive. Thank you for the tip! Take care everyone!!

[@shawnkuhn1700]

That is amazing. Can't wait to see it clear coated and candy coated. Hope it keeps it's luster.

[@mikepoindexter9849]

WOW. And I just received a bottle of Alclad and bottle of their black. Can't wait to see try this stuff. Thanks.

[@Camaro2847]

That chrome is awesome, ordered a bottle immediately!!! Can’t wait for the 2k black to come back in stock

[@Sirmoshi1]

Im pretty blown away by this paint ,that is really cool

[@Hucklefart_Dinklejartin]

By far some of the best spray on chrome I’ve ever seen!

[@smolworldworkshop]

Thanks for making a video about this! I heard about this chrome paint and wanted to see a video about it before buying. Just a quick question, is it somewhat durable without any topcoat? I noticed in his instructions he recommended a 2k clear with different mixing ratios than normal

[@Funclips_studios]

The maker told me that if you use the regular mixture of 2k, the chrome may end up slightly warmer looking, but still works

[@blackwidowgamefowl3648]

Wow. Great looking product. Curious to see what clear candy colors look like over it. Maybe you can add that to the clear coat video too. 😎

[@carbonguy]

Great looking product! When you do the next video with clearing over top of this chrome paint can you do trials with different cure times with the chrome? Let one cure 36 hrs, one 24 hrs, one 12 hrs one maybe 1 hr air dry and 1hr in the dehydrator. I would like to see what effect the 2k clear has on the chrome that has been cured for different times. It would be good to see where it fails to look good with the clear.

[@marcelfab7551]

The question with every chrome paint is what clear works? And is that clear readily available?

[@jason.waterfalls33]

Looks super dope, and I hope it'll handle clear colors.

[@KGOlderWizer]

That’s a nice chrome, love the orange cleaner too.

[@ccd41250]

Thank you for the wonderful review. I have not purchased this item, but from what I can see in the video, the liquid appears brown and turns shiny as it dries, which is very similar to Born Mirror by Toamil, Japan. I suspect that this product uses a silver-based (Ag) paint rather than aluminum, which is what most "chrome" paints contain. I am looking forward to your review of the clear coat.

[@ibidesign]

Thanks again for another great interview. Question for us modelers: have you yet tested the application of decals on this chrome paint? I found that other chromes (like Revell Germany's "Chrom") do not work well with decals, even when not using any form of decal softeners, etc.

[@RYUSHIR0]

That's an awesome product!.... i am blowned away by the buff!

[@vietdnguyen]

This looks amazing. I have a few questions, I hope you can answer these in a follwing video. The Tamiya is a lacquer, so this should work on top of all lacquer paints? How durable is it in a bare rub test? Will a gloss lacquer clear coat work on top of this instead of 2K or will that dull the chrome reflectivness? I love all your videos. Thank you so much.

[@jjgam]

awesome stuff!! Going to get some now! BTW what did ya think of Maiden in worcester?....wish I ran into you...was looking for you to say hi. Myself?...didn't think it was as an impressive show as I have seen in the past But DCU is a smaller venue than most....also wish they played a bit more of their older stuff anyway , thanks for the great product videos Still looking for that perfect gold chrome for a C-3PO I have.

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

That is definitely a pretty wicked chrome paint i must say. 🤘

[@teddyjones8027]

OMG WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CHROME, WOW LOVING IT. Thank you for this awesome video. Expensive but a fantastic product. Hope the wife is healing up and doing much better. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😊God Bless 🙏🙏

[@keola65]

Wow, that is absolutely amazing! I am blown away for sure. Where can I purchase this item? Thanks, and I can't wait for the gloss coating video.

[@barbatosrex9473]

The link to purchase it is in the description below the video

[@Anonymous1999b]

Proscale Paints from UK have a similar approach. They even have their own specially formulated 2k clear for the gloss coat just like this one. They ship anywhere.

[@sgtatarms4780]

That wants me to take one of my military models and trying to paint it with the chrome. Nice demonstration ❤

[@lylebriggs923]

Thanks for the quick informational video Robert an I appreciate the time an effort you put into are videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@billverine765]

Wow, awesome product, thanks for another great review Robert.

[@Keith1960]

Love the looks and the ease of this compared to alclad. How durable is it and is it going to require a 2k clear coat?

[@dazultra2000]

Where was this a month ago?! I've been fighting with chromes for weeks for a T800 skull I'm doing. A-Stand (Alclad) is far too fragile. One fingerprint and it's gone. Eventually I settled on greenstuffworld chrome for airbrush which was better for durability but still not quite enough so I used a Vallejo polyurethane varnish to protect it which isn't perfect but it's the best I could manage. Had terrible results from aqua gloss. I did try the Mr Color Super Metallic chrome silver 2. When suuuuper diluted it does work but it's not quite as nice as the GSW or A-Stand. Harder-wearing though

[@603VIL]

Impressive! Can you buff on the regular Duralumen and Tuff versions too?

[@GundamNut]

Just ordered one! Thanks Robert! You are the best.

[@WCFRFyrfytr]

Wonder what would happen if you "dipped" a plastic piece into it? Like a bumper to a car kit?

[@Funclips_studios]

It works, I saw a video from the people who make it. As long as the object is glossy first

[@Eagle01ph]

The gold chrome you are looking for is Armored komodo's candy chrome bright gold on top of alclad's chrome.. With the armored komodo gloss oil top coat. Been doing that for about a year.. just control how dark the gold would be with the number of coats.. can't tell the difference from electroplated gold

[@hexaldecima6839]

You, sir, are f*%cking amazing! I tried this on an actual chrome metal piece, and like you said, looked as if it was electroplated! By the way, what specific chrome paint you use other than alclad chrome? I tried finding one, but ain't anything available in my area.

[@Eagle01ph]

@hexaldecima6839 i experimented with several.. armored komodo's is not good.. zurc's is almost there.. but not quite... Alclad is the only one that matches up with just the right tone...

[@GeraldPBookerJRBooker]

I like the fact that I can brush it on!

[@oldlinemodels]

Looks promising. Thanks for sharing.

[@entropy11]

Man that stuff goes on good.

[@grooveholmes79]

this is pretty impressive! Thanks for sharing

[@offgridwithdj4877]

I like these chromes

[@markdavies3489]

Well I bought Revell chrome spray after watching your video.I mold my own pieces from white acrylic.I was astonished with the quality of the finish.No primer necesarry.Appreciate that you feel this product has certain advantages.But is the chrome finish better than Revell?

[@markdavies3489]

Ah....I see you have answered this question already.Fortunately I don't need to add any clear colour over the top of the Revell.And I don't need to touch it once in place.Awaiting your follow up video with interest.

[@alamedala]

Wow that’s a crazy good chrome! Does it need a gloss black base or can it go on any base/bare plastic?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Gloss black or grey is best but other colors work too. Check out my latest video on the base recommendations

[@LawrenceValverde]

Reminds me of the Born chrome paint

[@gfx8391]

Thanks for doing this so fast!

[@wolfven19842]

I see my favorite dream theater album

[@thelaptopcreeper9084]

Awesome chrome paint!

[@grantclinch2496]

Looks superb !! How does a final coat of 2K clear affect the shine ? I’m making a C3PO costume, and need it durable 😊

[@barbatosrex9473]

Check out the follow up video to this one

[@rxninja]

“Gold chrome is the unicorn of paint.” Missed opportunity to say that gold chrome is the Phenex of paint

[@josephherman5790]

What is Phenex?,if it's Phoenix,this is how it's spelled PHOENIX.

[@lander77477]

i remember going to the art supply store as a kid in the early 90s wanting gold paint, and none of that paint ever did what I really wanted it to do

[@rxninja]

@@josephherman5790 Phenex is the gold Unicorn-like mobile suit from Narrative. And yes, while the mythical bird is spelled Phoenix, the golden mobile suit is in fact spelled Phenex (and also pronounced differently).

[@lylebriggs923]

It seems like a vary virtual paint an it looks like it covers nicely

[@ruckusrodkustom8140]

That’s great stuff! I’ve been looking for fool proof chrome

[@renejakobsen7444]

Great video! Did you try putting candy over the chrome. I’m trying to do that with black candy. Lots of testing😊

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes I did a full video on that right after this one

[@IXr4-ORS]

Great video, fantastic paint, thank you

[@rayschwartz5067]

Hey Rex, will this work in reverse? Meaning can you spray the ultralumen on the back side of say a clear piece of plastic (car reflector) then go over it with black? Will that achieve a chrome look when the plastic part is viewed much like a mirror works?

[@ottovega4880]

Wow! Looks great!

[@davidsmithson9236]

Curious as to whether or not it holds up to masking tape. Thanks!

[@REOmodelworks]

Awesome video love that chrome

[@ZomBeatBrainZ]

Wow! I wonder if this will fix the chrome that I accidentally blasted off my trucks rim when I was pressure washing it. Rims are chrome on plastic and I was using a heated pressure washer. Clearly it was a way too hot for that area.

[@olivieraubault]

Incredible!!! How to get that in Europe (France). That is the question as Digital Armory doesn’t ship to France 😢

[@LCRRcreed]

I don't remember a gold tone when I did a light coat. It comes out kinda green/ yellow and will dry chrome. I would guess even a light coat would still dry to be chrome

[@jsunn6791]

I may have missed it, how durable is it and how do you protect it with a clear coat? Any additional information would be great to see. I'll be looking for your next video!

[@barbatosrex9473]

That info is coming up in another video

[@bobdankiewicz9939]

Very impressive!

[@Nippon0001]

Looks awesome :) A shame I can't get it here in Sweden

[@dim1723]

What is a good brand of 2 k clear coat?

[@Cab895]

IF they come out with a version that has less of a yellow/green tint I'm sold

[@Psychoemch]

Fantastic chrome! However I spent all my hobby money buying your paints from gundampros. Maybe next check I will get a bottle or two.

[@scottroberts5625]

Which has a better chrome look, alclad chrome or ultralumen?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Ultra for sure. One of the best chromes I've ever seen. Of coarse it's not cheap so if price is a factor then go with his other chrome, the Duralumen

[@keesjk]

Love the chrome

[@JasonWard-j4h]

Looks amazing

[@bigchef2112]

Nice chrome paint. You jumped over my last request to preview Busters Customs paint. I see you responded to everybody else but not mine. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@youngsjoshua]

What happens when you spray it on white? Straight to the plastic?

[@the250mikec]

Super cool

[@D.Upchurch100]

How full is that bottle when you get it.

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's full to the top. They sent me half a bottle free for testing purposes

[@mertz7305]

This is freaking WITCHCRAFT! That's an amazing finish!

[@FrozenLaughs]

What sorcery is this

[@willisjackson7029]

How many ounces/milliliters is in one bottle? Nice looking product.

[@barbatosrex9473]

60ml I believe

[@grooveholmes79]

how durable is it though?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I just did the tape test and it passed that

[@turenkodenis321]

too much chrome. blown away how cool it looks. waiting for result with clear on top.

[@prowler8514]

Hi, I watched a video you did 3 years ago on clear coating alclad 2 chrome, ? what size spray tip did you use to spray, alclad 2 aqua gloss clear.

[@barbatosrex9473]

0.5mm

[@dim1723]

Going for a chrome Gundam soon!

[@normandothegreat]

Amazing! 😳👍

[@__-vb3ht]

Is there any other chrome that works with 2K clear? I think Rex mentioned something in a previous video. Doesn't even need to be a perfect chrome, I would trade some chrominess for durability. Or to ask the same question the other way around is there a solvent free 2K clear? Something you can get in Europe?

[@treborrrrr]

I've used Alclad + Aqua gloss and then 2k on top. It works. It does lose a bit of that super crisp shine, but it's still pretty good IMO and since it's a 2k clear, it can take some abuse.

[@frankneher9192]

Wonder if it works on Tamiya X-1

[@marccayuela6169]

😭 delivery not available for my country!

[@bobrivett7645]

Wow!

[@MACN_XX3]

Can u dry it with a heat gun?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes

[@darkpanda0220]

I'm not sure if I missed you saying it, but is it REQUIRED to have a 2k clearcoat on top of the base colors for it to have that chrome look or a base 2k paint already applied? I plan to use this for helmets and things and I want to use 2k automotive clearcoat but don't want to go and do a clearcoat layer, chrome paint, then clearcoat if it's not needed. Could it just be applied over a gloss black, or gloss paint and still work the same?

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@darkpanda0220 if you're going to put a 2K on top of it then you must put 2K below the chrome.

[@darkpanda0220]

@barbatosrex9473 alright thank you! Mine just got shipped and I didn't want to go and mess anything up with a paint so expensive 😅

[@randomfatestuff9963]

Why are you using Tamiya black for this, and not your mecha empire 2k black? You said it was a great base for metallics and chrome in your video. I want to see it in action sometime!

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's been out stock for a while now. It's on back order but should be back by the end of the year. Sooner rather than later. I'll be doing an update video on clear coating it and using 2K for the base

[@randomfatestuff9963]

@@barbatosrex9473 Great! I will look forward to seeing it in action

[@harveykeeler2661]

Pretty wild