Testing Every Alclad Candy Color

[@danzo5521]

Thanks for putting all your hard work into testing these, we all really appreciate it. Gonna finish watching the full video later tonight.

[@tofubytestudios8498]

I want to thank you for doing this. Sometimes you have no idea just by looking at the bottle how these are going to turn out once you spray them or with different bases. I'm always recommending your channel during my streams.

[@modelerjerry5119]

Another great testing video. I've been hunting for a "blue" color for my R2D2 build and I am convinced that Candy Indigo on the silver base nails it. Alclad is such an awesome product. Gorgeous colors and spray so easily. Thanks again Barbatos Rex.

[@teddyjones8027]

Hello is your R2D2 project a model kit or a scratch built project ???? If it's a kit which 1 is it if you don't mind me asking ???? Thank you for your time.

[@seanlowwei]

This video is a lifesaver...my god thank you for all the hardwork. This is incredibly useful!

[@teddyjones8027]

Happy New Year everyone, Thank you very much for doing this alclad review because I have used the typical chrome and metal colors which I love but haven't used the candy colors and have been hesitant about using them until I seen some real life reviews so THANK YOU. Love the channel and please keep em coming.

[@WoodyWorkshop-31A]

Love all the colours and shades possible with this line of candies. Thanks for all the hard work you do to put these videos together for us.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thanks buddy, it does take a bit to out these together. So any acknowledgement to them is greatly appreciated 👍

[@theplayernkc]

I do agree the gold really makes the color pop. Maybe try them over some other golds for us? Happy New Year!

[@poppafiveone]

Thank you for going through the full range. Always amazed at how people can chose good complimentary colors for two tone paint jobs on the full size cars. When you showed the difference between two coats and 4/5 coats I can see the potential for achieving nice two tone effects on models. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@tristanspahr6164]

A while a go. I bought the Alclad silver base expecting the chrome result because that was what was recommended. I'm glad I saw this before laying it down, but wish I saw it before buying it.

[@humacao01]

Those colors are amazing...... Alclad baby. Wishing you the best for 2022...

[@petermerz2704]

Nice paints. Love the indigo the best! Happy New Year!

[@az_erp5415]

Hey man, i just wanna say thank you. Everytime i'm checking for a new paint to create new stuff, youtube send me to your channel. I've litteraly watched hours of your videos and honestly, that's good to have a buddy like you to test these paint out for us. Feel like you are showing us the way. Thank you mate, you are indeed a kind man.

[@stevemathison6385]

Saw a video recently where someone dipped half of a clear 1/35 wine bottle in the red and after it dried dipped to whole bottle in the bottle green. Looked like a partially empty red wine bottle.

[@mikeszczutkowski3066]

Great candies and as always top notch video, happy new year and I know you are going to have more great content.

[@jerryhocutt9139]

My guess is the candy bottle green would be for a similarity to a cola bottle.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you

[@boredcnj]

Awesome colors and review !!! Happy New Year !

[@barbatosrex9473]

Happy New Year buddy

[@allanlowe9346]

I think there is going to be one green bottle hangin' on the wall very soon. That green is sensational over the alclad base, and also the blue looks great. Thanks for a great year of learning and have a fantastic 2022 and beyond.

[@petermerz2704]

Happy New Year Rex!

[@eddielane72]

Happy new year from Liverpool.. all the best for 2022! Great video , thankyou

[@tonyalvarez486]

Happy New Year - looking forward to 2022...keep up the great work!

[@ClarenceObert]

Happy New Year B. Rex. Hope you and your family had a great Christmas. Going through the line you painted ... the orange turned (at least on camera) to be an almost "burnt orange" which was really a great color. I'm partial to blue colors, and the violet was really gorgeous. After seeing all the results, all seems to look the best over the AlClad Chrome, except the reds. Great vid. Hopefully the new year brings you and your family the best.

[@LadyAstolat]

This has been very informative! Thank you!

[@barbatosrex9473]

You're welcome 👍

[@jaythornhill2916]

All I have to say is wow those colours look great and a happy new year to you too

[@davidbanaszak562]

Great video! The colors look amazing

[@johnodinsson3635]

Fantastic video, man...I've bought a few of the Alclads after seeing some of your past videos and hearing you talk about them...love Alclads stuff. Can't wait to see the next one! Also, just got your paints as a Christmas present from my wife they look great!!

[@lastshadow9351]

Nice! That red candy over gold is candy apple red and then you just use candy black to do some shading. I think they have one of the best line ups of candy colors and if you want to go acrylic Createx also has a good selection.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I have the full Createx Candy line up here waiting for a full review

[@lastshadow9351]

@@barbatosrex9473 That's awesome!

[@0Aberration]

Happy new year, Mr. Rex! As always, thanks for the thorough testing and showcase, it's a huge help to see what's out there and what's possible. Wanted to get your opinion on a different use case, painting clear colors over clear plastics. Obviously, priming/sanding isn't an option here, is there anything I can do to help make sure the paint job is sturdy?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Do you want to paint a candy color over a clear piece?

[@0Aberration]

@@barbatosrex9473 Yeah

[@the250mikec]

Super awesome. Thanks for putting in the work. Saves us lots of time

[@theflawedkid]

These testing videos are so informative and entertaining to watch, please, keep making more.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Many more to come 👍

[@banaghers3k888]

Great VDO Rex. Indigo, Electric Blue & Golden Yellow are my favorite colors.

[@geraldmiller3846]

I really do appreciate the time and the knowledge that you put into your Videos..

[@stinky59]

Ohhhh, these are gorgeous. I have no idea what I would use them for but I want all of them.

[@PeacefulKey]

Really appreciate all the effort you put into your videos to save us time on these differences. Excellent work and results. Thank You!

[@duplicitous2945]

I love the way the Alclad colors look, but I can't seem to lay down a nice, consistant glossy coat. I want to spray a candy blue on a trans am model, so I'm testing on a 1/48 f-15 wing. When I try to get a wet coat going, the paint seems to "stand up" on itself, and I get a very rough finish. What am I doing wrong?

[@reylen3883]

Hey barbatos Rex great video, and I don’t know if you remember me but thank you for suggesting to get the same airbrush that you are using in the vid, I got mine and it’s great keep up the vids coming they are so helpful happy new year bud

[@barbatosrex9473]

Great airbrush, you'll be happy with it. Happy new year to you and your family

[@reylen3883]

@@barbatosrex9473 it just goes through paint so fast, is there anyway to reduce the amount of paint it goes through?

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@reylen3883 lower air pressure and don't pull as far back

[@reylen3883]

@@barbatosrex9473 I will try it, thank you much for the help

[@therecycledgamer8826]

Indigo would look amazing on a Qubeley, thank you for these demo vids as always!

[@EdderAguilera-ve2fk]

Hi teacher, After the chrome and candy color, for heavy handling,,,,,,can be used an automotive Polyurethane clear to protect from scratches and UV rays?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, I recommend a 2K Gloss Clear on top of these.. My new 2K Gloss Clear has already sold out 😀

[@riccardodefrancesco7043]

Thank you again for another awesome video, I am so glad you did the candy colours this really was an eye opener for me as I make steel roses and use the alcad chrome as the base and ruby red for the petals. Thanks to you I will now try some other candy colours for the petals...... keep up the fantastic work!!!!!!!! Cheers Ric

[@andygilbert3300]

Brilliant video as always, bottle green is a description you would hear in the UK but maybe not in USA

[@krelianxtomomi]

Hello! Does anyone know if i can use Alclad Aqua Gloss Clear over Alclad Candy Ruby Red Enamel. My plan is Primer > Alclad Black Gloss Base -> Alclad Chrome > Candy Ruby Red Enamel > then top coat it with Aqua Gloss Clear. Will this work? I know there's a Lacquer Red clear but unfortunately no on sells them here. Please help!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Absolutely you can

[@krelianxtomomi]

@@barbatosrex9473 Thank you very much! You're a lifesaver!

[@bfdzvalable]

Great video. Thank you a lot. How tough is the paint it self. Will it scratch or get pulled off with tape?

[@paulayala4816]

Great review of the Alclad candy's. This really does help narrow down the color choice for my guitar. I thought I would be sold on the Cobalt blue over the Alclad chrome which looks great, but I like the look of the TS-42 base as well. I think the candy red over the gold really looks great, too bad the Mr Color scuffs too easily, but you suggested the Tamiya Gold so this is what I am going to try out first, I really like the effect of the gold highlight underneath.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I would go with the Tamiya Gold, then the candy and then I would gloss clear coat it to finish it off.

[@theplayernkc]

@@barbatosrex9473 So it's okay to use a clear coat over this paint?

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@theplayernkc yes. Alclad recommends their Aqua Gloss

[@LawrenceValverde]

@@barbatosrex9473 how resilient are the candy colors just over Chrome? I would think that as enamels they act as a protective clear in their own right...

[@chrisw.329]

Thank you for all your videos. Like to watch all of them. Have you tested 2k clear over the Alclad. I was curious if that would work??

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Excellent vid, thanks for sharing!

[@erre333]

Sr. I really need you help again. I’m spraying the candy over the alclad chrome and it’s not working. It lift up the paint or dulls all the result. The only way it kind of works is if I spray hard like 25psi with a paasche needle 3 closed off almost, at a very close distance.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@stevehill5243]

Great Video as always. If i used these candy colours for a car kit what would you recommend for clear coat or would i not need to clear coat

[@Goat67]

I am looking to build a 55 Chevy Bel Air and was thinking about an Alclad red candy with either Mr. Color rough silver or rough gold with Mr. Color champagne. Have you used the rough colors as a base?

[@jasonwalton1985]

I'm really liking the look of Alclad stuff.

[@roberthall3751]

Great way to start off rhe new year!!! Thanks a ton BR..By the way, where'd ya gwt that great lQQkin airbrush holder?? I need 5 of em LOL...Thanks again!

[@barbatosrex9473]

That thing is awesome, only problem is it cost $15!! I too wanted about 6 of them

[@roberthall3751]

@@barbatosrex9473 Who makes them if you remember? My first 5 months of 2022 will all be birthdays, hahaha

[@pankbot]

Already snagged a bottle of the ruby red based on an earlier video you did but now I need that indigo and cobalt. I agree that they should have used the chrome as the base. The silver base doesn’t do the colors any justice.

[@fettel1988]

I used their Ruby Red on my Amazing Exia convert and it's so gorgeous. Such a gorgeous color. Granted I can't make my shit half as shiny and smooth as yours

[@bronsonguidry1744]

Wow, those colors are amazing.

[@jeovannycuevas9917]

Great video. Save us a lot of work. But do you use topcoat after this?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I didn't for the video. I just wanted to show the actual paint. But you absolutely can use a clear coat over them

[@mooncitymodels]

Do you dry the candy’s in the dehydrator?

[@dustincollier6145]

Great video, been waiting for this one. Have an old dragon fire Revell kit that I want to try the green or blue on. These paints will be perfect.

[@OctavioAlonsoHernández]

What is the best alternative in acrylics for these candy? GSW? AK? Vallejo?...

[@HVACRTECH-83]

I'm on here looking to do some creative paint designs on a couple electric guitar tops I'm re doing. I like the looks of these paints and have a couple airbrushed and hvlp setups including a turbine hvlp for cerakote projects that all work great but do you know if any of these paints you use would be compatible with whatever coatings they use on guitars? The one in question has a matte finish over stained wood, wish I knew what the matte finish is but I can't find that info. I don't want to have to sand it down to bare wood if I can get away with it do to the complex shapes and angles it would be a nightmare, I know I could do some nice stencil work on it if I could use these paints,I make my own vinyl stencils. Any advice? I'm used to generally painting/coating bare sandblasted metals and polymers so wood and guitar coatings are new for me I just don't want to lay down the paint then find out it's going to fisheye or not bond well or worse. Thank you

[@njcivicwagon1]

Great review. Thanks for the efforts. Great paints

[@YOUHAVENOFRIENDSFOOL]

I tried spraying it over Greenstuffworld chrome and it killed the chrome finish and just made it look like metal flake. Did you spray it on directly or was the GSW chrome sealed before this was sprayed on?

[@Darkarious773]

In another video I watched of yours you said you could buff out the fullness of alcalad. Would you do a video on that process? I’m not sure if I should hand buff or like a low powered rpm finger nail polisher.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I hand buff Alclad using a micro fiber cloth. Check out my latest chrome video, I buff it using that micro cloth towel

[@thebigskip-e]

Great video as always. Started stocking up on Alclads after this one. But what I really wanna know is more about your spray booth setup. Did you buy it or make it yourself? What's the fan's CFM?

[@tomhagan6874]

Very good review. How do you feel the colors looked using the recommended base? Happy new year to all!!

[@cman1242]

Thanks for all the hard work

[@tomdelaney19464]

Very good video , wished you included a clear coat mixed with mica powder as a base.

[@robkalsbeek8053]

I wonder what the candy would like over alclad holomatic chrome?

[@Woodpile63]

Another great review....this missing a couple of colors, thanks for pointing out Mega Hobby has them

[@statoilbensin2190]

I love youre 1 hour videos. Maybe the Alclads are a hybrid between laqcuer and enamel. I know there also something called Enamel lacquer. Have a happy new year Barbatos!

[@statoilbensin2190]

Mr Barbatos did you have any luck in finding Revell's aqua color primer? Its white and its alcohol based and I think it thinns with Revell Aqua color thinner or maybe Mr hobby aqueous thinner or x20a acrylic thinner. I tried it with Tamiya lacquer thinner and it did work for a while until it turned into goop. My airbrush had to be taken down and cleaned a lot with hardware store lacquer thinner.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I have that primer but haven't tried it yet. Thanks for the heads up

[@timothygoheen2177]

When I tried their candy red it kept peeling off of the silver base. Do you know why ?

[@how2bedummy]

Hey! I really appreciate this! Thank you so much!

[@barbatosrex9473]

You're welcome buddy 👍

[@johnm.gerard1718]

It all depends on the piece/project being painted. But in general I prefer the Silvery Chrome colors apposed to the darker Browny black Chrome color. A color like Chrome Car Wheels I like the best.

[@chuchuchip]

Have you tried Zero Paints yet? They seem to have paints for cars & race teams (team color sets).

[@gundamkris]

Can you do a video of some alclad candy's over the alclad Black chrome please 🙏

[@uhcudll7867]

Can you get this nice candy looking effect be shown on metal and other materials ?

[@paulhungerford4166]

Hey, just wanted to say thanks for those awesome videos on the Alclad paints. Wished I’d seen that before WASTING my money on the AK paints!!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Alclad rules

[@nevarism]

Happy new year quick question where did you get that small pink gunpla?

[@barbatosrex9473]

That's a Gundam Converge mini kit. I got it at Hobby Lobby but most Gunpla places should have them

[@nevarism]

@@barbatosrex9473 thank you

[@jimhalcrow7874]

I've been looking through all the reviews for the paint strainers you used and I can't find what review it was can you help please 🙏

[@bigchef2112]

Amazing results bud. I use the hot metal colors for my AN fittings, but these candy colors look great. Sad to see #9 gold doesn’t work. That’s my favorite gold out of all golds in lineup. My wife laughed when you pulled out Dspaie and I told her I needed to pick up their metallic line.😂 thanks for the great reviews. My 4 E’s vortex mixer is great!

[@barbatosrex9473]

That paint mixer is awesome. Great purchase. I will also be reviewing the Dspiae metal colors soon too

[@bigchef2112]

@@barbatosrex9473 that’ll be awesome. I want to pick them up any way. Can never have enough metal paint options. Plus the price is excellent.

[@natacha7088]

Now I know which candy paint I'll be using for my king Tut mask makeover! 👍👍👍 🙏🙏🙏

[@JS-jt5bi]

A commendation for all the time and effort needed for this review. There seemed to be some similarities amongst the two different greens and also the two blues in the set? Or is it just the monitor?

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's sometimes hard to really show off certain colors under LED lighting or thru a camera. In particular shades of the same color.

[@docholliday7777]

Did you put the bass color on top of a primer

[@SeasparrowDD979]

Off topic. I've searched but haven't found any videos describing the different uses for the different sized needles or how to determine what size needle you may have. I purchased a Harbour Freight airbrush but it didn't say what size needle it was running... Your videos are awesome and I appreciate your help. 👍🤜

[@603VIL]

I tend to really like the results with recommended silver base. Two questions. First, can you 2k over the finished results without losing the effects (primarily on the silver based spoons)? And second, is there any such thing as a black candy? I'm looking for a good paint that will give me a black aluminum look. As always, thank you. 🙏

[@barbatosrex9473]

2K is fine over candy. There's a few options for dark candy looks. Go with a darker base such as Gunmetal. Or you can spray clear black or clear smoke over the already sprayed candy

[@saidbahasuan8981]

you should try out some of the dram vials with glass droppers from discountvials. I use them to mix paint and store some solvent for easier and cleaner workflow. I got a pack of 40 and its awesome. Love your channel. Learned alot!

[@animalyze7120]

Nice video Love the Alclads. Over a Gold they become Candy Apple, Iron man is Candy Apple Red one of the most popular old school car colors especially on Vettes. Don't have the full line but have most of them and these paints not just the Candy colors are all top notch and easy to apply.

[@Eteric]

Dang man, you went all out! I haven't yet decided to mess with candy stuff yet. I want to work on making my Gunpla old and worn looking. :) I wanted to make a few suggestions while I was thinking about it. Can you make a video on sharpening nippers and other crafting blades? It's not something a lot of folks have touched on as far as I can tell and nippers can be expensive. Another thing is that Madworks has released some newer airbrushes (0.2mm, and the 0.5mm Airbrush). Their first one (the 0.3) seemed to be a solid airbrush and was curious about these others. Anyway, keep up the great work! =)

[@Goat67]

That TS42 is a great base for most of them

[@bullwinkle7542]

You gotta love Alclad I did order green stuff chrome for air brush and pass on revel chrome on e bay too much and shipping maybe Alclad is a winner especially all there colors

[@JohnnyGnostech]

I'm in the middle of using Alclad II's Hot Metal Violet. Is there any topcoat over the Hot Metal Violet finish recommended for a protected, clear gloss finish? What is the best/ideal way to protect the finish paint and prepare it for decals? I only used Alclad II's 'Bright Silver Candy Base' directly on smooth sanded and polished plastic. Then I finished with the 'Hot Metal Violet' I have the Alclad II's 'Klear Kote' as well as their 'Aqua Gloss Clear' - which of these would be more ideal for a clear finish that won't dull the shine I already have with the Hot Metal Violet over the Bright Silver Candy Base. I'm open to other options that work for topcoat outside of Alclad. I also have Mr. Premium Topcoat - Clear Gloss. How might any of these hold up to the task?

[@barbatosrex9473]

You can use any clear gloss for a top coat over the Alclad Hot Metal. Go with what's easy for you to get or a brand you like

[@JohnnyGnostech]

@@barbatosrex9473 What would you use over their 'Hot Metal Violet' between their 'Aqua Gloss' and their 'Gloss Klear Kote'? I really appreciate your time and input brother. I'm always recommending your videos and will cite you in my own videos to come. @Gunpla Garage Gallery

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'd go with a solvent based clear. The Aqua Gloss is made for the chrome. You can most clears over these

[@JohnnyGnostech]

@barbatosrex9473 I'm not sure what a good solvent based topcoat would be, but thanks so much for the input. I have the Gloss Klear Kote, so I'll go with that as I dint believe I have a solvent based one. Mr. Hobby Premium Topcoat isn't a solvent based, and that's the only other I have. I really appreciate your response, brother. You've taken me from beginner to intermediate in a short time with so much hobby knowledge. I love your videos, my friend. Huge fist pump for you my brother!! 🤜🏼 💥 🤛🏼

[@barbatosrex9473]

Tamiya and Mr Color both are good choices for a solvent based clear coat

[@patprop74]

Talk about lucky, Today I bought the Emerald Green and Candy Orange, and it's the first two you tested hahaha.

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Happy New Year!

[@franksinatra8329]

Hello dude !! Another great color comparison video to start the year, I could ask you the favor if you can make a video of these "candy colors" especially the yellow and green tones, to "recreate" the shades of the transparent pieces that airplanes have as the F-16 or A6B Prowler (yellow-gold tones) and the F-117 (green-violet tone) and if you can compare them with other brands such as Mr. Hobby or Tamiya's Clear colors in order to know which one of all these it is more similar to the real plane, thank you very much and happy new year!

[@tobiasztruszkowski2704]

Your films are great. Is there anywhere image comparison of all spoons, you ever paint? Thats will be great help for your viewers

[@salvatorepisano4078]

Hello. I could really use your help. I am trying to repaint a Hot Toys Iron Man Mark L/50 And thought maybe you could point me in the right direction what colors or brands I'd need to achieve this color

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'll need more time to check this for you. I'll get back later today

[@adekay2400]

How can I get does color

[@rogerburdette4854]

On a 3d printed iron man would you recommend this paint or Mr hobby or what brand would you use?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Either brand is great. I also like Jumpwind. Whichever of these is easier for you to get

[@statoilbensin2190]

Mr Barbatos have you tried Citadels enamel based spray aersols? I use them as a black base over my tanks etc as a shadow coat. I dont think they are a primer because their not really sandeble.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I have a local Games Workshop store right up the road. I'll see if they have them

[@statoilbensin2190]

@@barbatosrex9473 Thank you I think you will be suprised hpw well they spray and how fast they cover.

[@taestryker5027]

Really appreciate this video, I was wondering how to use Clear Color on a Gloss Black Base and finish with chrome. How does it look ???

[@barbatosrex9473]

I believe the clear color is so dark that it wouldn't effect the chrome. The black would still be the prominent color

[@taestryker5027]

@@barbatosrex9473 Thank, If I have a chance I'll give it a try.

[@debrajol3585]

Wow that’s a lot of different colors from 11. Love you showing several backgrounds for each 🙌 I don’t make models or miniature pieces.. I do make sippee cups & sports bottles up to 40oz. I’m wondering if a layer or two of resin over these candys would be an issue.. I want the candy to show through. Generally the resin work as a magnifying glass.. but I don’t want to run buy a whole set to find out it’s not gonna work out. These are so cool.. I want them all! That indigo 🤩, violet 🙌, and the orange & reds 👏👏. ~~I think I’m about to be in the spoon business 😂👌💯 Thanks B. Rex just found you a few days ago and I’m in love! All these tests are epic and your straight up no nonsense approach is delightful. Happy New Year in 2022.. I just know this year is going to be amazing for everyone 💯💯💯

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching 👍 happy new year

[@cam-inf-4w5]

Maybe it means like glass bottle green like a beer bottle or something bc theyre glossy and dark?