Bare metal Chrome foil

Bare metal from foil tips and tricks

[@JuanVasquez-zq1zn]

Never used it before. But now i will. You made it look simple and easy. Thanks

[@jaytherat66]

You’re welcome glad it will help you

[@CrossfireAmbush]

Great job. And very helpful. With some practice I think I might be able to do this. I have an AMT Pro Shop 57 Bel Air hard top that came with etched foil. I can't wait to use the tips and methods you demonstrated. Great video Thanks Very Much! Keep up the good work.

[@chimneswp]

This is the first time I have seen anyone do a tutorial on bare metal foil that made it look simple.... and now I know I can do it also.... thanks for the video...

[@jaytherat66]

I'm glad this video help everyone out and thank you for all your support

[@heldermonte667]

Hello Jay. Good vídeo. Direct from Brazil.👏

[@jaytherat66]

Helder Monte glad you liked it. Happy modeling

[@mrgroovestring]

Great tutorial on BMF pal, and really good close up instructions on how the process works. Now, I know how to do this..Thank you so much for the help!

[@javiersolis5285]

una paciencia increible y una fantastica tecnica , gracias por compartir

[@skoosh484]

thank you bud. This is a great help. I have ordered the foil. Can't wait to give it a go.

[@davidwhitney1171]

I've been using BMF for many years on a variety of different types of car models- late 50s/early 60s cars with their dramatically curved windows are a bit frustrating but again gets easier with practice. It takes all the tools mentioned as well as great patience, success often comes with two or more tries but its worth effort. You're spot-on with the vertical knife and straight toothpick Life's for learning and wetting the Q-tip is a new, great idea for me.

[@tladrt48]

Did not know that the Bare Metal Foil would not stick to flat paint GLAD you included that tip! Thanks. Great demo

[@jaytherat66]

Your welcome

[@rdholt8763]

Good production...thinking about doing some of my models. This was helpful.

[@cidav8r]

This is an excellent demonstration video. Not easy to do when you're doing the work and working the camera too. Thank you.

[@jaytherat66]

Lol glad you like the video

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

good to know Jay trying to make a good go at this an I always found it hard to use on them but knowing u can wet it a little as long as it's clean it'll stick thanks for the advice good to know this helps alot thanks I'll sub to u now for support

[@rzak1961]

EXCELLENT !!!! Many thanks.

[@AltimusPrimeG1]

Great tutorial. I was trying to decide whether or not to get this stuff for a couple projects I am working on and this video helped me decide to go with it. Thank you.

[@whodeytink7955]

Hi Jay, Going to try my first BMF project soon. Liked you video and techniques - gave me more confidence to give this a try on a Rambler promo model I bought a few years ago. Thanks for producing and posting this! Mark

[@jaytherat66]

Glad it helped good luck looking forward to seeing the project

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks for the short informative video. More importantly, thanks for doing this common inexpensive tools and supplies that most modelers probably already have!

[@jaytherat66]

W. Tobias Gibson Your welcome glad you like the video

[@MWHOME]

"...I have a Siamese cat and I believe she stole it" Best line in your video!! ; O

[@LordRusty5]

Another good 'tool' for shaping and application are the little wooden cuticle shapers sold for doing manicures. They have a pointed end and an angled end that work great for applying the Bare Metal Foil. You can get them from Sally's Beauty Supply, among other sources - CVS, Walgreen's, etc. Nice instructional video!

[@larrybrown5734]

Good job. Very good camera work. Thumbs up. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks.

[@jaytherat66]

Tks I'll be back at it soon

[@jaredadams6082]

Great video, I have been building models for years and have never tried this. I will have to give it a try! Nice work

[@jaytherat66]

Jared Adams Your welcome glad you enjoyed the video hopefully it helps

[@jaytherat66]

39cRonCoon You're welcome I'm glad the video is helping everybody out

[@le6615]

Hi Jay, thanks for tips, I use for the first time bare metal foil with your video and it's all right for me !! Thanks again. Chris.

[@jaytherat66]

No problem glad the video helped you

[@faithfulcmm1972]

Thank you so much for the tips. I will be using these and let you know how my first BMF attempt goes. GREAT video!

[@jmc4353]

Mate, that is a very good tip & technique. Simple.

[@jdmerf72]

This video is so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to post it.

[@pneulancer]

Great Vid. It always helps to see how others do things like this.

[@MrModelworx]

Great video Jay, always hated doing the foiling, but ive picked up some handy tips from watching

[@markjolyn94]

Great video. I have never seen this done before. Great explanation. Take care

[@icandothis1238]

Just fyi, in stained glass, a wood tool called a fid is used to burnish the adhesive backed foil onto the glass prior to soldering. Your toothpick, to me, could also be called a fid :)

[@jaytherat66]

ICanDoThis 123 Ok thanks

[@mohawksniper79]

very cool gonna try that on a few of my planes and I'm gonna build a mack scratch build turning it into a logging truck very cool tips thanks bro.

[@jaytherat66]

No problem good luck with your next project

[@jaytherat66]

@AltimusPrimeG1 You're welcome I'm glad it helped You decide to use this product

[@lemmy3264]

Great!!! For the glue: spray mount 3 m is better

[@feanor1999]

Thanks for the tutorial. Im about to try to foil an Airfix B 17 and am looking to get tips to work out how to cover those wings one time ! your tips have helped a lot. Cheers.

[@jaytherat66]

You're welcome hope it helps look forward to see your project

[@feanor1999]

I shall get pics up as and when I dare my friend, LOL. but dont worry. theyll get posted. Im working on the Interior at the moment.

[@jonce6750]

you can use aluminium foil and elmers glue an wax paper

[@davidbrassfield4490]

Is it alright to paint the model before I foil???

[@jamestown57]

Thanks, I just found out about bare metal over the last few years and have been wondering how to apply it.

[@jaytherat66]

Jamestown 34 Your welcome glad I could help

[@hustler1211]

yea i am just gettin into modelin again an i have not use the bare metal yet thank u for the tip

[@josephbias2524]

Good job

[@bigjohn7688]

Use a soft tip cutical pusher instead if a toothpick.

[@joshem16]

Hi Jay Brilliant little video - straight to the subject and expertly do - thanks don't go too over the touch with anything else, just keep it simple showing your techniques :)

[@chriscardera7397]

Thanks for the video really helpful. I’ve been building for a while and always wanted to try but I was skeptic that I would jack it up but iam going to give it a try got a question for you what brand of bear metal foil metal foil do you use? I know there’s a lot out there and a lot of people say they have bought some that does not stick I’m doing a 1966 Pro St., Chevelle by revell can you clear-coat acrylic lacquer over bare metal foil once you’re done?

[@jaytherat66]

@@chriscardera7397 hey man, glad it helped you. I’m not sure if you can lacquer over it. I have however, switched to using paint for chrome I use. Alclad II i’ve gotten really good results with this paint they make it in a rattle can or a bottle for airbrushing.

[@oldchevysonthefoothills694]

Now that I know it exists, and that it works well, i'm going to start using it, thanks for making the video.

[@darren6915]

Never thought of that. Good idea, thanks. Never mind the criticism. Your working and explaining. I get it.

[@jaytherat66]

Darren Holt glad it help you that was the point of day video. Happy modeling

[@BritishRail60062]

Thanks for posting this useful video. I have just bought a Moebius 1/24 Hudson Hornet and I have also bought a sheet of this chrome foil for this model. I shall be paint my model into racing blue which will be a gloss enamel paint. Would it be best to paint the model first then use this stuff? Or should I use the foil first then mask it off prior to painting? I am new to this kind of thing although I have been building Airfix and Revell model kits since I was just 9 back in 1989.

[@pauloasis]

Nice video Jay , A Lot of people use bare metal foil as a masking tape , expencive but accurate . Just a thought . Cheers Paul

[@linkpoison5511]

I'm struggling with my first time doing it. I will get better.

[@jaytherat66]

Hope the video helped you. It took me a while to perfect it also.

[@jaytherat66]

TheVindog57 Yes Leah over the place coat then spray your clearcoat to lock it on

[@peterbeal2158]

Great video - thanks for the tips. I'll be your 763rd subscriber!!

[@jaytherat66]

Peter Beal your welcome glad you like the video and thanks for subscribing

[@bigjohn7688]

Never overlap BMF, always try to use 1 continuous piece.

[@edbouman5013]

Awesome job, keep up the good work!

[@jaytherat66]

Ed Bouman thank you I’m back on the bench after a long time away so stay tuned I’ll have some vids soon

[@mrcarman07]

that is really helpful i thought it was harder

[@jokerrabit]

is this 50 Chevy kit still being made? I thought it was discontinued.

[@jaytherat66]

Yes you can still get it at hobby lobby it’s a Texico edition

[@mrdieselfumes5814]

Nice. Thanks for making this video.

[@BigHock]

Can you do a video on after it’s foiled and painted you take the paint off to expose the foiled areas ?

[@jaytherat66]

Do you put the foil on after you have done the paint and before you do your clearcoat

[@aeroplaneman747]

Excellent tutorial, really well explained. Is there any paint you would recommend to get a bare metal look on larger surfaces?

[@jaytherat66]

Check out a product called alclad lacquer

[@aeroplaneman747]

jay therat66 Thanks mate

[@jps57550]

looks great ^^ excellent this chrome effect

[@MrCeez1]

thank you great job

[@jaytherat66]

MrCeez1 your welcome glad you liked it and hope it helped

[@39cRonCoon]

Awesome video, thank you so much! As much as I hate BMF I'm ALMOST looking forward to using it on my next build :)

[@jaytherat66]

@CAPTIANKOLOTH Yes in some cases it may.

[@deltaUC]

Thx for your video, now i know how to make my model better.

[@pothashweed420]

now how do you paint your model and keep the chrome trim

[@ponchotirado644]

hey mr. tutoring do you have to paint it first then put the foiltape after oh ok its just a practice... nice good looking out

[@jasperdixie6576]

Big help, thanks bro!

[@jaytherat66]

Jasper Dixie your welcome glad it helped

[@cacarosco]

Thanks for the tips

[@sigzor302620]

Excellent instruction. Thanls.

[@CAPTIANKOLOTH]

WILL THE EXCESS PEEL OFF ANY PAINT WHEN REMOVING IT ???? LIKE WATER BASED PAINTS ??

[@rdholt8763]

Is there a particular foil manufacturer you have had better luck using? Any recommendations on where to purchase?

[@thegameraddict3244]

Thanks for the video!

[@jaytherat66]

Your welcome hope it help

[@TheGeodoctorcl]

TY Jay. Good video, I'm sure everyone who works with BMF can always use a tip or a million! LOL Have a great New Year and keep the eye candy coming for 2013!

[@adamcz3183]

My Bare metal foil is impossible to remove once it's applied it sticks to the areas I want and then it sticks to the paint on the parts I tried to remove I don't know if it's the paint or if the foils bad.

[@jaytherat66]

Foil is meant to stick and not be removed but if you have to remove it try heating it before peeling it off. I would recommend cleaning the styrene plastic model before painting it and using a primer then it might not feel the pain off. I cleaned all my models with dish soap before painting them.

[@adityasambhare]

Excellent tutorial, thanks for posting! I intend to try bare metal foil. Also, I think you owe your cat an apology :-)

[@jaytherat66]

Aditya Sambhare glad you like the video hope it helped

[@AlexanderGonzalez-hl8kx]

It would be easier to silver leave or gold leaf trims

[@DESooner333]

great video - thanks!

[@jaytherat66]

Mark Witcher your welcome happy building

[@TheVindog57]

do you apply after basecoat but before clear coat"thanks..

[@TheAlbyzoe]

Is the BMF safe on your paint? Thank you for the vid

[@johntriglia3947]

Good video

[@jaytherat66]

John Triglia thanks

[@biff196972]

Very cool, thank you for the tip! :-)

[@biff196972]

I had to subscribe to you too, keep up the cool vids!

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Thanks for the tip

[@The72challenger]

Try using a # 104 xacto carving blade and instead of pulling towards you while cutting, push forward away from you.

[@jaytherat66]

TKS I will look in that.

[@SOLiDNiTROGENv8]

That's the biggest no-no in knife handling, not only are you endangering yourself, but in some conditions others as well. A sharp blade is a safe blade, ALWAYS cut toward yourself, there's just more control and less danger!

[@rockabillypreformancerc1639]

I've just got some of this is there any tips on how to do large fuel tanks from the tamyia RC trucks using large peices

[@jaytherat66]

Be careful I would test of peace with the fuel first it can be very corrosive and I know that fuel can be very oily so make sure the tank is cleaned off well.

[@Reemusfull]

thx for this video it is very helpfull for me

[@kidmack1121]

The other comments are right, you make it look easy. Anyone ever tell you that you sound like Bruce Willis? I was waiting for you to start yelling "Bare Metal Foil?!...I hate that $#it!!"

[@jaytherat66]

Kid Mack. Haha No one has ever told me that. It’s not for everyone. I don’t use it a lot. I would rather use Alclad 2 lacquer. “Yippee-ki-yay”

[@N-Scale]

Jay , thanks for the video but I have never used it before. Is the foil self adhesive? Thanks , Mike

[@jaytherat66]

Yes and thank you for watching my video

[@N-Scale]

+jay therat66 Thanks Jay , Mike

[@grumpyhemi]

This helped alot,, thank you

[@AvionAirplane]

do you have a problem with the foil pulling the paint up?

[@jaytherat66]

AvionAirplane No but if you do try lightly sanding the plastic before you paint it so it sticks better or if it’s metal use a etching primer. And always give your paint at least 24 hours to completely dry before adding foil or decals. Hope this helps.

[@jmarksbery]

Nice work

[@MrWolfen68]

where do you get bare metal at i just got back into car modeling

[@oldchevysonthefoothills694]

You can order it of of amazon, I believe.

[@MrWolfen68]

ok thanks

[@oldchevysonthefoothills694]

No problem

[@Parker-rv2ts]

Hello, thanks for the tutorial. I was wondering if you would be interested in doing a few model cars for my father. He's too shaky to do it himself. Obviously we'd ship it to you, pay you, and pay for the shipping back to us. Please let me know if you're Interested. Thank you.

[@jaytherat66]

Sorry I am not taking on any builds at this time.

[@lezor777]

I'm watching these videos cus I'm going to do my first custom transformers

[@martinpescador5642]

Is this foil adhesive backed, or do you use some kind of adhesive... ? Great video by the way ...!

[@jaytherat66]

Yes it has a adhesive on the back.

[@martinpescador5642]

+jay therat66 Thanks !

[@MrRustybill1960]

Thank You

[@jaytherat66]

jps57550 thanks This video helps And Inspires you to use this great product

[@caddi70]

I haven't used this yet. How different is this foil to the foil tape for duct work? I tried it and it seems too thick and sticky, but I have nothing to compare it to yet. Then again I only did it once. Haven't done any models in 25 years

[@jaytherat66]

It's very thin reminds me of rice paper.

[@caddi70]

that's what I need then. I don't want to gouge the plastic trying to cut it. thanks

[@jaytherat66]

You're welcome...

[@FEARNOnacho]

What about large surface areas?

[@jaytherat66]

I would paint

[@richardlechinois8236]

you dont use glue a all for this technic ...tanks man keep on doit tricks...

[@jaytherat66]

Richard le chinois it has a adhesive back. No glue is needed.

[@instructor1970]

Tnx for showing

[@eldesconosido3765]

thanx

[@robcox123]

Thanks allot for the tutorial it helps me allot. Take a look at my videos.