Testing Krylon's Foil Metallic Gold & Copper Spray Paint - How Does It Look ?

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Rex paints more in tests and reviews in 6 months than I have in 55 years of modeling. I for one really appreciate these vids... saves a lot of experimenting and money.

[@TheDracfink]

WOW! what i find amazing is how reflective they are. almost like they were sprayed on top of chrome

[@bigchef2112]

They actually look nice. I especially like the gold. Thanks

[@carlbethard6714]

Beautiful colors and reflectivity out of a can? Nice job! Looks like a trip to HL is in order to find the can of chrome.

[@MechaBorne]

I seriously appreciate your videos so much! Did you ever try a clear coat over this?

[@OldePup]

What is impressive, I don't do painting, and I hit the like and subscribe before you even mentioned it. Well done sir. You mentioned about testing durability later on. I think it would be amazing if you would do that. Or paint on different materials to see how that looks along with the spoons.

[@gat-x105strikegundam5]

WOW. I cannot believe I’ve never tried these before!!!! That is some insane price to value!! Definitely picking some up!!!!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Isn't this stuff nice... I was pleasantly surprised when I tested them. Definitely worth having on the shelf

[@TheOrderOfTheDragon]

Awesome paint tests you conduct - thank you.

[@bigchef2112]

Now I need to figure out how to make number masks for my nascar builds that require gold foil numbers. This is the best gold foil paint I’ve seen. Thanks for doing previews.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Anytime buddy, I aim to test them all, if possible ....

[@jstew5143]

Thanks for the review! 🙂 saved so much time and effort trying to find what i needed.

[@hnubhliyang7477]

Thank you for the review !! It’s exactly what I’m looking for !

[@shannonbrooks8834]

Thank you. You have given me some great ideas.

[@loshines3725]

Thank you sir. I've been on the hunt all week to find someone to gold plate some plastic. Guess my money was no good. They asked for ID and said nope. Anyhow. Saw these cans in Michael's this evening, the clerk offered to pull them out. I said no ma'am I have to do my research first. This video may have saved the day! Thank you sir!

[@barbatosrex9473]

You're welcome, good luck too

[@rb67mustang]

Thanks for the Test video, I know this is an old video, and I most likely will not be answered. But I have something I want to use Metallic Gold on that is made of steel & wood. I think it will do well on steel, but maybe not as good on wood. What primer should be used??? I'd say the same brand as the paint. I've used the Rustoleum Gold in the past, but I'll give Krylon's Foil Metallic Gold on some test material and see what I'll use.

[@barbatosrex9473]

You'll definitely want a primer played down first. I like Zinsser Bulls Eye primers. But keep in mind the wood parts might be slightly different looking than the metal parts

[@johnbrewer2206]

Thank you for the good video, I was wondering about this spray paint for some tube amps I work on. The copper would be great for chassis.

[@congerscott6064]

That turned out really nice, do you think spraying clear coat over it would kill the shine, I'm thinking about tainting a guitar body with the gold paint.

[@dcairns61]

How durable was it after fully drying? Would it need a clear coat, or would the clear coat mess up the mirror finish? I have a rather large B-52 model to paint (11 foot span) and this might make a good paint for polished aluminum look.

[@hudsonemory7496]

instablaster

[@PatrickSwayzeOnDbol]

Good question. I’m a panel beater and painter, done a fair bit of custom paints (three stage pearls, candy, flake) but never done chrome. Guy I used to work for did a chrome Range Rover that featured in Max Power magazine, think it was first in the UK. He put lacquer straight over the chrome, no sanding.

[@Shadowslayer029]

This gold is exactly what I'll need when they release the millennium puzzle model kit/puzzle.

[@幽霊船-o4h]

Exactlyyy

[@johncho9160]

nice vid! what are your thoughts on using these on black metal table legs? will it have that shiny real gold look on metal in your opinion?

[@unoladproductions1291]

They look amazing! How durable are these paints? Do they fingerprint or scratch easily?

[@barbatosrex9473]

They're pretty durable. They don't leave finger prints at all. They're not invincible but they will hold up. I just got their Foil Silver so I'll be testing that soon too

[@PinoyCarter]

Interesting video. With you describing that the sprays are kinda heavy, I'd have liked to have seen this on a sacrificial model. If they're too heavy, they'll probably ruin the details of a more intricate one.

[@troybuilds]

i would be interested to see how these paints would work on metal spoons ! also are these paints UV resistant for out door use ? thanks for any reply !

[@maxdondada]

I honestly had to google what a gundum is. Not sure how or why I found this channel but I'm glad I did. You could sell ice to an eskimo.

[@richardstiers9010]

I have been using these with different results. 1. It never, never can be touched without being adversely affected . I have, in vain, tried to find a topcoat that will not kill the shine. Trying E7 next. 2. The copper looks nothing like copper...maybe bronze.

[@hemipatton7799]

Agre'd! That Copper needs to be more "red-ish" in color to even be close to the cap color! Sadly, Krylon does NOT play well with others so.... the primer is a thing to NOT use in any Krylon application! I'm sad to say, I have Krylon paint, BUT I will ONLY use it on the items by them self, no other paint to even remotely get close to the Krylon paint as it reacts badly every single time! SO.... Just not sold on it.... I myself? Prefer Rustoleum paints and much more durable PLUS, its a "real" enamel, or Lacquer paint so.... When it comes to Chrome? I got to say, Alclad is hard to beat!

[@gtrout5789]

You just made my day dude! Wow

[@Pure-Crystal-Fire]

Do you think this would be suitable for car wheels ? to brighten up powder coated wheels ? and if so do you think it would need an undercoat on top of feshly powdr coated wheels ? Any answer form anyone would be more than appreciated , thank you so much for the video ! God bless you , it was very informative :) We dont get 18 carat spray in the UK , but I ordrered on from ebay , which Im thankful I was able to get :)

[@mattr2209]

This stuff is the most metallic gold paint available. Both krylon and Rust-Oleum have several gold metallic paints some are ok and some are not metallic at all. I think krylon finally did it .I refinished a gold plated statue with it for God sakes and it looks like gold . It even out does tinted Alclad and Spastic chrome (on most less than perfect surfaces.)

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yeah I was shocked how this came out. Finally a good Krylon gold

[@brandonrivera7860]

Wow! Was wondering if u still work at hobby warehouse and if cars that are in stock graveyard are for sale? Also 1/24 scale scenery/dioramas.

[@kurtvandahm3751]

Krylon says to apply over white primer. I have used both gold and copper but I decant the paint and use it with my Badger brushes. Much better than from the rattle can.

[@bhop.builds]

3 year old video I know, but I just tried this with the gold and mine looks nothing at all like yours.. it just looks regular old only kinda-shiny krylon gold looking metal. Is there some special spraying technique you're doing that's not visible in the video to make it more reflective? I tried it on a normal spoon and on a gloss black painted one and it looks the same on both.

[@winstinhunter7398]

i am going to get the krylon foil metalic gold so I can finally finish a project that i started about a year ago. I atarted with a very rough cement statue that i sanded a bit and painted it with a bronze spray paint I decided to remake the surface as perfectly smooth as possible and spray it gold. I painted it black to reveal any flaws . Then i tried a gold spray paint that ran horribly. I had to resurface it again with wood puty and plaster and sand it again. Then i used a primer filler, then Duplicolor Metalic Gold which was better but the finish was not uniform gold but a speckled gold. I smooth sanded it and also used glazing puty and tried Duplicolor again thinking i did not shake it enough. It came out poorly again I honestly have lost count of how many individual coats of paint either primer filler, black or gold Three coats ago it was not bad but i decided to sand it again and steel wool smoothing. I again tried Duplicolor and I was not happy as the funish was worse. Another sanding and another tube of glazing puty and another peimer filler coat and now more smooth sanding and buffing This rime it will be the last time - i have said that before. But i sure hope to get a golden coating with the Krylon foil gold. If not i may consider having the statue gold plated

[@evelynrose3334]

I think the main reason why it looks so shiny is because the spoons are already perfectly smooth with a mirror like finish. I think if this paint wood has been sprayed on a diecast hot wheels car it wouldn’t look so good unless the car was polished to a mirror shine before hand.

[@wildwoodtop]

How about if you were doing decorative strips would you suggest gold spray paint Or decorative gold tape 🤔

[@HY31494]

Amazing! I don't like the spray can but the colors are amazing. Can you test some nail polish / gel / powder? and tell us how to thin / use them to paint plastic models?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Nail polish test within a week

[@blownmouse]

These colors would be perfect for 50's gasser models or 70's drag car models.

[@FatalCorleone07]

What finish do we use with this foil spray??

[@MPBones11]

I want to see how it actually looks on detailed part. Like does it fill in panel lines and what not

[@OmarPhoenix]

This is what I wanted to find! How well do you think that gold foil will hold on some cheap chrome plastic buttons that are on a cheap phone case? The mirror silver that they come in is awful!

[@barbatosrex9473]

That's a tough call because this is generally a durable paint but not super durable over plastic. Then add to that handling it and it just isn't as tough as it would be over metal. If it's not handled too often then you will be fine

[@itstwinkle04]

Thanks for sharing this really helped me

[@barbatosrex9473]

I will be testing the silver foil this week. I just got some in. Thanks for watching

[@Me4king]

That's pretty impressive! Might be useful on larger items. Can the surface be matte?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, it will paint over anything. The Grey primer was matt

[@zawad1981]

I wonder what it would it look lke with gloss finish

[@kevinlowe4845]

Hey mr Rex, where did you buy the krylon foil metallic spray paint, I live near Lowe’s,homedepot,ace hardware,true value,Walmart, target,please help

[@davidboydarnott417]

Can I clear coat over the top of that after it's dried without it reacting? I'd like to use the Copper with a nice thick coat of 2K Lacquer to protect it.

[@morriszachrisson8359]

Two questions please: 1. Are they resistant against nail scratches? 2. Can I paint metal parts on my bike and then oil them to protect from rust? Or the oil would take off the paint?

[@hoodagooboy5981]

I wish you were using these paints on chrome instead of white plastic. I'm trying to achieve a Polished Brass finish.

[@x3mperformace]

Question. Have you tried with a gloss black undercoat?

[@JustSomeGuyChannel]

I can't tell on the video, but can you see sparkling specks in the paint?

[@603VIL]

Do you know what kind of paint this is? Is it lacquer based?

[@HansCampbell]

It will oxidize or turn dark over time. ☹

[@joesanchez979]

Great video mate 👍

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thanks buddy

[@mattdavis5423]

I’ve been looking for the copper online and I can’t find it anywhere do you have any you could possibly sell

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'm not home but I'll have to check

[@ZhmiKnopa]

What about clear coat over it, then buff it til it shines?

[@jessejamesentertainment8630]

Will this work on chrome metal parts and hold? I'm down to spray a clear coat on top of that to secure it, if so

[@shanemungal262]

Would a shot of clear make it shine more and have that wet look by any chane .

[@goldsolutionsplating1761]

Are these paints conductive at all?

[@kennethhuertas8455]

Nice review! When will you do the Armored Komodo pigments?

[@barbatosrex9473]

They take a bit of practice. I'm working on it. Within 2 weeks I hope

[@pamelaf5913]

Do you have vids that show paint on metal that leave shiny glossy finish

[@maverick744]

What I’m looking for is the gold finish on the cap! How do I do that? What’s that process called? Tamiya has gold rims for their wheels and I can’t find anything on the process

[@barbatosrex9473]

These cans are very disappointing. Never looks like the cap. You're going to have to airbrush to get what you're looking for. Check out my Modo Chrome review. They have a nice gold chrome. Also coming up is my review of Createx gold chrome so I'm hoping that looks good

[@Highpointdecaf]

Man I’m curious about how it takes over other bases and not a primer. Mostly because this stuff is relatively easy to find and without the need of an airbrush. I might get a can and test it on some gloss bases because that’s pretty incredible out of the can.

[@barbatosrex9473]

This will actually do well without a primer base. I wish I still had my gold one, a viewer couldn't find it so I gave him mine, now I can't find it here where I live any more.

[@sanch3167]

@@barbatosrex9473 that’s so nice of you Rex :)

[@kushantkishore2670]

Just discovered this, do you think you could achieve a candy coating with perhaps gloss black, foil gold, clear red?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, you should be able to get a nice candy effect, I would use an acrylic candy over it like Createx Candy 02 or Tamiya Clear Colors

[@kevinhoboloba727]

Zip tie to a sawz-all or similar reciprocating saw to shake

[@jeremyl9515]

It looks nice, especially the copper, I wonder if you can drink soup with it, or its just for aesthetic only. :)

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'd anesthetic but I'll leave that up to someone else to try 😉

[@Dana_Ruiz]

Hmm, might try to paint an SD Hyaku Shiki with the foil gold.

[@Restorationkid]

Hello this will be my first time using spray paint and I watched this video for help but I’m still confused. I Need to use copper for these customs I’m doing but I don’t want to do it wrong can I get you instagram to dm you more about this ?

[@mrios723]

Im thinking about painting a chrome barstool to look like brass gold color. I wonder if this will work and is there a primer needed to paint on metal?

[@barbatosrex9473]

It should work fine. Just use self etching primer when spraying on metal. And always test it all on a separate piece

[@La-libellule]

Wow thank you!

[@clintanson]

Hi I’ve been looking for the gold ones for awhile now, they are out of stock, do you know where else you can find them? Thanks

[@barbatosrex9473]

Not sure what's happening with them but you are correct, very hard to find now

[@spacemancoco]

Do I need to do anything special to aluminum before applying this krylon gold foil if I want a really durable finish? And should I use a clear coat over top of it or no? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@barbatosrex9473]

I would definitely grab a can of primer too. A layer of primer always makes the top paint more durable. I wouldn't apply anything on top of the foil paint as it will change to look of it entirely

[@spacemancoco]

@@barbatosrex9473 Do you think it will be a durable finish that won't scratch or rub off without a top coat? I'm looking for a gold chrome type finish. This will actually be going on part of a lightsaber hilt and I want it to last.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I haven't tested Krylon Foil for that type of handling. I would go with a 2K clear to top it off. 2K will stand up to everything

[@spacemancoco]

@@barbatosrex9473 So, FYI I did try it out with primer but no clear coat, and as I feared it isn't very durable at all. Looks great if you don't touch it at all lol, but it scratches and rubs off extremely easily. I'm going to try a clear coat on some pieces to see if it affects the look at all.

[@johnash7821]

So I'd like to use this for a Gunpla kit. Should I buy a primer or just spray this right on? This is my first time painting a gunpla

[@barbatosrex9473]

It should cover without the need for primer. Do what I do, get yourself a plastic spoon and test spray it first, that way you'll know right in front of your eyes how it will cover. Also take a piece of the runner from your Gunpla kit, a dark colored plastic and test it there too. That should tell you exactly how it will cover.

[@johnash7821]

@@barbatosrex9473 Thanks for the ideas! I'm so excited!

[@rorywatts1882]

Wonder what they would look like over a gloss black base?....Kind of how you do Alclad Chrome

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's an entirely different Formula compared to Alclad. It wouldn't matter if you sprayed it over black or white it would all come out the same

[@JollyJihane]

Thank you for this! Exactly what I was looking for.

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's great spray paint

[@jrzzrj]

Maybe try spraying something else besides plastic spoons? How about other metal objects, glass, paper, etc...?

[@richardstiers9010]

Has anyone found a product to clearcoat these paints, that will not affect the appearance?

[@amirulmukmin4965]

Did we need to put the topcoat clear gloss on it ? To protect the color

[@barbatosrex9473]

A clear coat actually ruins the look of these. It no longer looks like the foil

[@rafaelzolin9106]

Would it work in a plastic C3PO action figure?

[@Emolga6274]

This is a good idea . I’m gona spray paint some spoons

[@barbatosrex9473]

This is without a doubt some of the best spoon paint I've used 😏

[@bigchef2112]

Where’s the new video! Come on man, I need a fix. I need some more reviews. You got me hooked. I’ve started doing some spray outs of my own waiting on your next video.😀

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'm actually putting to together now to post today but my pc updated overnight and now it doesn't recognize my phone with the videos on it. I hate updates 😒

[@andywalsh8176]

Can you buy these tins in uk or can you get them sent to the uk?

[@Annthole66]

Loving the copper

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, it's very nice. I just got a few more Krylon paints I'll be testing this week too

[@WeBacAtIt]

New sub ✅

[@addictedmm07]

have you ever tryed the spray can colors of rustolium on model kits

[@barbatosrex9473]

I have, they're super thick and because of that they tend to hide details on the kit and it runs pretty easy too. But I will be testing some of their new formulas

[@a.ndy.nonymous]

Would this work for a polycarbonate rc car body shell? Or is this paint too brittle?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I had decent luck spraying this on a flexible plastic sheet. But I would still say go with Tamiya PS spray paint. I did a review on them

[@garydowning8299]

Can you put 2k clear over the rust oleums paint

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes you can

[@culturallymade5561]

Thank you ♥

[@Freelancer604]

Would this stuff play well with tamiya liner and gunpla topcoats?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I actually don't know what paint type this is. If it's a lacquer then it will work but if it's an enamel then it won't

[@Freelancer604]

@@barbatosrex9473 oh i see, thank you for the review nonetheless, really interesting

[@antwhite684]

Wonder how this compares to Rustolium.

[@PaulBe]

I used a clear coat after it fully dry and it mess up the paint. Is there a way to protect these paint?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Clear coating a metal or chrome finish is almost impossible. Did you use the company's own clear or another brand?

[@PaulBe]

@@barbatosrex9473 yaaa I used it own clear it just make the mirror finish become non mirror

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@PaulBe they should say don't clear this paint on the packaging. If you watch my other vids I go over the problems with clearing shiny metal and chrome paint. Sorry buddy, but they should say something on the can

[@PaulBe]

@@barbatosrex9473 ya true. I glad I tested it on a spoon tho haha Is there anyway to protect this foil color tho? Cause I scrath my nail on it and it kinda ...

[@barbatosrex9473]

@@PaulBe time is your friend. It might be at least a week before it fully cures.

[@Elle-fd4xk]

Thank you

[@lorena617]

Holly cow i just got an smaller can 6oz for 9.99 at michaels should have check our hobby lobby.

[@sarachitamang6840]

Sir can use thet color spoons? Please

[@georgeabraham7256]

Any conductive?

[@MichaelSmith-tv3bd]

Could I paint this on a small necklace?

[@midnightrider1100]

Has anyone compared the Krylon Metallic Gold Leaf with this Gold Foil? The Gold Leaf turned out too light and bright and am looking for a little darker antique gold look.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'll be testing the Gold Foil decanted for my airbrush very soon

[@fonarte]

These must be better than their other ones then. The one marked "14k Gold" for example is nothing like the Cap and comes out flat and flaky looking. Useful as a candy coat base. But definitely doesn't look metal. The Chrome one is likewise terrible, goes on so thick it's almost impossible not to get orange peel/.

[@shannonbailey7580]

I love this brand of spray paint it's the only one that looks remotely like real metal.

[@tristand1243]

Between this and "Rust-Oleum Bright, Shiny Finish" in gold, which one do you guys prefer? Anyone reading can leave a comment & let me know. Deciding between the two for a Digimon model kit I want to repaint. (Made of plastic)

[@randyhicks6463]

Has anyone done this on chrome? I have 120 spoke bicycle rims i would like to do this to.

[@ErickEvansOtakuArtist]

Dose it work with glass black primer

[@barbatosrex9473]

It does but be sure to only use their primer

[@glnset-apart]

what metallic spray paint haz the most metal in it?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Do you mean flakes or metal look to it

[@glnset-apart]

@@barbatosrex9473 real metal

[@miamited69]

That is a directional nozzle like on a spray gun.