The Best Chrome For Plastic Models - Electroplating Powder Test

[@teddyjones8027]

I AM ABSOLUTELY SPEECHLESS ON HOW FANTASTIC IT LOOKS !!!!!!!!!! As always Thank you very much for sharing your reviews. I am ordering this as soon as I'm done leaving my comments. It it the best looking chrome I've ever seen. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy, have a fantastic and safe weekend.

[@teddyjones8027]

Just watched this again because of how awesome great the powder is and how fantastic you explained and demonstrated the product. YOU KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK

[@jayayers1323]

😊

[@anthonyhendricks7377]

Fantastic video!!! I've been watching this process for resin castings. I'm casting engines, and early chrome wheels. After watching your video this is definitely the the process I'll be using. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RickPMandel]

Just, wow! I'm not a model maker, or much of a hobbyist, (my main hobby has been playing with laser engravers) but I truly do enjoy watching your videos, and have learned much from them. I was especially interested in this video because II recently purchased a DJI drone. As with most drones, it's an extremely bland plastic gray. I wanted to give it a bit more character by giving it a chrome look. I couldn't find anyone who does a chrome "skin" kinda thing, so the search was on. I knew from watching your videos in the past, if ANYBODY knew who did the best chrome product, it would be you; and you certainly did not disappoint! I'm also heartened knowing I can give it a clear coat finish. The odds are high that at some point, I'll crash the thing, (this is my first drone) and I'd prefer the finish stays in tact. SO, my deepest thanks for everything you do, and everything you've taught myself, and so many others! Until nest time, be well

[@GreenthumbGaming_GT]

Another great test video! I’m wondering if you plan to do a bench test of different top coat sealers? Maybe you already have one and I’m just missing it somewhere. Thank you for taking the time to do these tests for us. It’s really helped me a lot in my decision making and techniques.

[@supergiantbubbles]

There are similar powders intended for using on nails (fingernails). There are some really cool holographic and color shifting varieties. Makes sense that the same sort of product would be marketed to model makers too. The technique for nails has the powder applied over a UV curing base that sets slightly tacky, usually black.

[@HKYT649]

interesting

[@headkills117]

Do you think those products would work well on plastic?

[@darryldyke1264]

Thought the same as soon as I saw this. Nail chrome powder is a lot cheaper too.

[@lenness6689]

Yah the wife has a shit load of chrome color powders for her nails. Same basic process

[@paulkaiser8834]

Nail powder is hands down the best. Also the base is designed to work over acrylic

[@Nutyp3092]

I've only been painting for about a year or two, and man was I amazed these powders even exist

[@barbatosrex9473]

This Stuff is awesome. A bit more work to apply but worth it in the end

[@headkills117]

I’d love to see a video on the Chrome powders that they use on nails. It’s cheaper and I wonder if the results come out the same way or similar

[@barbatosrex9473]

Working on it 👍

[@lexispapi]

@@barbatosrex9473did you ever do the nail powder video. I don’t see one. Thanks!

[@jeffwallen645]

Impressive stuff and a subject I have had extensive discussions with my build partner and other modelers. Not quite mastered the powder application myself. Gloss black base coat is indeed critical no matter what product you use. Then comes the durability and not rubbing off when handled. Outstanding review!!! looks like another metalizer product I gotta try!!! (Now Subscribed)

[@StudioRevoct]

Great thing is that you could technically get this done with handbrushing (although getting a smooth gloss coat by hand is a little tricky). Best thing is how touch resistant it is once it's been rubbed in, even when it's not fully cured it doesn't suck up fingerprints.

[@robertfousch2703]

I would love to see this with the candy colors from Alclad and a few others over it. That would be a great test to see. I may have to do that myself to determine if it works and the color holds up well and is durable.

[@karl53133]

Tried the Uschi chome myself and I know they say best over black yet personally I have tested over a few colours and I found that over Tamiya x8 lemon yellow it gave the best results and it come out as a bright shiny mirror chome just my experience....

[@statoilbensin2190]

There is always something interesting you got to show us Barbatos! Keep it coming.

[@goldlantern]

Definite like. This was a great video. Thank you! I wasn't buffing it enough - I'm used to lightly buffing after spraying chrome, but not really working it.

[@liamhollin8265]

This is "AMAZING" a true life hack. So not only could I make a p38 mustang, and make it look like that "iconic" polished look that they had( they discovered by polishing them rather than painting them, they had an increased it top speed by 15 mph") but I could also fix all them house hold applications, where the plastic crome fades over the years. Thank you for enlightens me 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Gundumb_guy]

I just got some of this, no clue on how to use it but I should of know the chrome expert would know what to do!!!

[@金枭]

Really nice review! Since the powder can be applied extremely thin, it can have minimum impact on the smoothness of the underneath surface. That's why powder compared to chrome paint is better for having an extremely clear mirror image. However, this feature also brings two issues 1) Since the powder layer is so thin, the shine is limited. The mirror image is clear but dark. In this regard, Molotow is a winner in terms of shine. 2) The product is hazardous in a home application. As the particles are ground so fine, once inhaled, it is difficult for the body to excrete. In addition, since the product is in powder form, once the box is opened, particles start to release into the air. This means the product will continuously chrome your lung when you use it. That's one of the reasons why these products are not so popular. Either the product is baned or the degree of fineness is regulated. In this regard, the paint may be safer to use.

[@jeffwallen645]

Good to note the hazard of using the powder and recommend a respirator for sure

[@christophermoody50]

I would say it is safe to brush on. You would need a suitable mask to spray it on, but that doesn't seem to be a thing. But by all means wear a suitable mask to brush it on, and use it with a extractor if you must.

[@PENFOLD1962]

Looks like a genuine STAINLESS STEEL SPOON, absolutely amazing! Is it more chrome like after being top coated? How on earth does a dull grey powder change to a shiny steel by buffing it up? Brilliant video thanks. A BIG THUMBS UP ALL DAY LONG 👍😷👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@normandothegreat]

The dark color is actually shadowing between the particles. If you have any silver glitter, put some in a cup and fluff it to see the same result. I wonder if this stuff can be clear coated like the other colors?

[@epgrandpa9055]

You know how some of these chrome paints take a long time to dry and still while handling the parts during assembly they can start to dull a little (or sometimes a lot)? Well, on a whim, I took a 1/32 scale radiator shell from a 1928 Lincoln that I had airbrushed with Green Stuff some time ago and started handling it to see if the same thing happened (it did), so I took some of this powder and literally mauled it into the chrome. It looked pretty awful…UNTIL I started buffing it with a microfiber cloth. It is now shinier than with just the paint alone! This solves a huge problem! No more kid glove treatment for chrome painted parts! Just sub this stuff on it and go to town; once assembled, buff it out with a tightly wound Qtip and the shine comes right back! Totally awesome…and logical, actually. Use chrome paint and use chrome powder over it. Perfect!

[@imrozgill9711]

great vedio.thanks for uploading so frequent that i almost have something new to listen and learn daily while i am painting .thank you

[@sSynclare]

thats really nice wow when you compare them to others it really shows why its best i can nearly see the reflection of your background lol another great vid rex

[@allanlowe9346]

Man this has really opened my eyes. I can see a car body done with this powder treatment for a really exotic look. Thanks Guru Rex..

[@The_Man_And_The_Z]

Thank you so much for this video! I have some door panels that have a chrome strip down the panel that need re-chroming. This may be a solution for that.

[@johnnyyu7294]

Thank you for your recommendation and purchase link! Great video as always

[@paulayala4816]

This stuff looks really good buffed out. It would be cool to experiment with brushing one color next to another and then buffing them out at the same time.

[@Todd66]

That chrome is impressive for sure, but I have to say, that red is popping!! I wonder what that chrome would look like over a blue?! Cool video.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Impressive. I was not aware these were available. But I will definitely be trying the very soon.

[@johnm.gerard1718]

Great channel for model painting. I think you do a video on how to pic a spray gun and paint plus how to clean your spray gun. Now if I have gotten my 3D printer finally working... on to getting into painting.

[@animalyze7120]

I might have to try this on a car body in Candy Red or Violet and see how it performs. The Alclads work great but this powder seems to have a better look to it at least on Camera. Thanks for the Video!

[@DarksouIjah]

14:08 You can basically see your reflection on the spoon. Those are awesome.

[@kenzakitakeru2184]

I really love your channel so far. This is so helpful for me as a newbie to decide which paint I need to buy for my kits. I hope you could make a series on tips and tricks on making special effect and pattern paint job. Also looking for skin tone paint testing video in near future.

[@petermerz2704]

Looks amazing! Thanks again for sharing Rex!

[@GumbiiGrows]

very interesting... i'm new to airbrushing, but have been using powders like this for my nails for years... i use black gel polish as a base, then once it's cured with a UV light, the gel polish has like a sticky feel on it... so you get an applicator like the two you have on the upper right side of your table... and rub HARD the powder in... and you will instantly see the chrome look... we don't even buff it, we just dust it off, and put a clear gel coat over it...

[@michaelscarola50]

Does the clear gel coat over the chrome powder dull it?

[@GumbiiGrows]

@@michaelscarola50 no... my nails come out looking chrome... it's crazy... but gel nail polish is bad for your nails... but it could work for other stuff i guess... LOL...

[@stephenmau8441]

Great video like always. Does it need to be clear coated? If left without it how durable is it?

[@sheldonnorton9035]

Thanks so much! Invaluable time saving info!

[@scottkrolik4699]

Thanks a lot for the wonderful video that’s something I’d like to try it seems pretty easy I wonder if you can buffet it with a little tiny buffing wheel on a Dremel tool but it may be too much buffing too, thank you sir for all your videos I have learned so much about how to do so many things on models cars painting just amazing and you’re a great teacher for all of us thank you keep the videos coming I watch them every day .

[@treborrrrr]

One downside might be if you accidentally miss a spot, you can't just go over it again once the base is dry. Unlike with the sprayed chromes where you can just spray some more. Looks great though.

[@ClarenceObert]

That turned out really nice. It has it's application niche ... Gunpla and such, but would be pretty difficult to work with other stuff that may be a little more delicate, such as semi-tractors or even some aircraft. But, if you can use it for your model that can be buffed, yea, it's really good chrome color. Thanks for vid and review, please keep them coming. Oh, and this is a really good alternate for those folks that can't (or desire not to) use enamels or lacquer. Like you did ... lay down your Stynylrez (acrylic), then this stuff. I got to get the Gloss Black Stynylrez. I have the regular Black which is good, but would like to compare their Gloss Black to Vallejo Gloss Black. Take care ... OB

[@jerryrichards8172]

Model master paints have about a dozen metals that you had buff and use there clear coats that work really well.

[@moneygangrepp4]

What clear coat for the chrome plating powder would you use? I just ordered some because of you.😂

[@DimensionMachine]

I just ordered some. It sure does look good on camera!

[@marusholilac]

Paper plates are good for catching excess and for bending and returning to the container. They are also good for working with small parts, since the raised edge stops parts from rolling off. Sometimes it is good to stick the paper plate to the work surface, as resting your hand on the edge can flip the contents out. Before COVID they were a penny. Now they are 6 cents and up and hard to find. I get mine on ebay.

[@woodman29]

Hey REX maybe I missed it but what did you seal this with?

[@saeedqazi9440]

Why haven't I heard about these till now

[@kenlee2193]

it comes out so well! the application process seems a bit tricky, but the result is definitely worth it.

[@donaldvaldiviezo9341]

I just found a sweet chrome paint. ALSA chrome. This is far the best chrome I've seen.

[@XuemingLin]

Use the nail chrome powder on Vallejo gloss black, you will get the same results but with much lower costs

[@WoodysScaleModelGarage]

Don’t know how I missed this one thanks for the test

[@TheVintageCamera]

What was the chrome? I tried the link and it says the page doesn't exist anymore and I feel like he never said the name of the powder in the vid.

[@Kay-rq3qb]

Your the best. Thanks for another great video

[@SalivaYOUTUBE]

Well dang, did armored komodo go out of business? I can't find them in stock online anywhere

[@barbatosrex9473]

I haven't heard anything but they've disappeared for sure

[@jerryrichards8172]

Really nice products Thanks for sharing.

[@Wheatley101]

Looks and appears to work like Ushi Van Der Roston Chrome polishing powder. Just a heads up B - if it is the same stuff you don't necessarily need to rub it onto tacky paint. Maybe it's different though. Another banger video, thanks.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I tried rubbing it in paint that was dryer and not tacky and it didn't work

[@jeffwallen645]

I have the Ushi Van Der Roston Chrome polishing powder and it is some good stuff. Think I need to work on the technique to apply powder to get better results.

[@Wheatley101]

@@jeffwallen645 I just use a very small amount and rub it in with cotton wool. Not a cotton bud (q tip for the Americans) as its to scratchy. Make sure its a very glossy black that you apply it to also. Hope this helps friend.

[@michaelscarola50]

@@Wheatley101 Can you clear coat over the Ushi Van Der Roston Chrome polishing powder? If so will the clear coat dull it?

[@modeltankguy]

Wow those things are awesome 👌 keep them coming

[@TheKilluminati89]

great review , but when is the video for clear couting for the chrome powder waiting already for a month?

[@CHixon]

The gloss is higher than the container's cap. It's limitation is not only handling size, but also surface accessibility for buffing. I wonder why there isn't a graphite coating process that facilitates actual chrome plating like the model manufacturer's do.

[@ricardoalderete6781]

Looks great I like it. I will be getting some. Thank you!!!

[@guillermomartinez4686]

Great stuff man. I wonder if gets better with a second layer. Please try and let us know. Thanks for sharing.

[@ghrobbs]

Great video! What a difference the base colors make

[@Philtho]

Wow. I made quite a few orders from Robot Kai picking up the fantastic Hobby Mio paints and they tossed in a few of those chrome electroplate tins for me. I just kinda dismissed them because I had no idea how to use them. Wow. WOW. BTW, absolutely love the Hobby Mio paints as well. Pre-thinned with included drip tips at a great price point saves me SO much time and they all go on great and the color selection is perfect for me except for purples. They need purples. (Picked up Modo purples from them) Their gloss topcoat is also very nice as well after a few layers.

[@bigeddie1231]

awesome sir went over and order the powder thank you

[@Ernesto-yn8pt]

What clear did you use over them chrome colors looks amazing 👏

[@onixfieroandscalemodelworks]

Love this got to get some for a gundam project im doing soon.

[@SickestToyz]

I’m looking to chrome out the helmet visor for my halo figure from 1000toys and this is definitely what I needed to see! Thanks for this video What brand of chrome pigments is that ?

[@maxeugene1832]

Actually I've been using it since 2-3 years ago. It's good but it will fade if you touch it, using an enamel top coat will help to make it last

[@lastshadow9351]

That was great! I'm wondering if you could use this powder in an acrylic gloss medium and spray it. I've done some paint processes similar to what you're doing, and it always felt a little fiddly and hit or miss. I really like the results you got, and that chrome has a cold blue grey hue to it. It really makes it look like metal.

[@msamyweber]

I agree with Teddy, this is amazingly wonderful stuff! I wonder though, for like 3D printed minis, would cotton swabs or makeup applicators work as well as microfiber?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Should be fine with that. Also they sell silicone rubber brushes to apply this with too

[@Jem7sk]

Thank you Robert!

[@bigbodicbw3]

Can you try your best spray chrome and mixing the komodo gold chrome powder with it to see if it adds or take away from the chrome effects

[@Ronbo765]

Curious if a high quality automotive polishing compound would work even better than a microfiber cloth.

[@gmoney1664]

Wow, looks excellent and it must be good to stand up so well against the Alclad!

[@optimuspuggie]

How does it do with a clear top coat? Any dulling or reflective change?

[@christophermoody50]

I really want to know. Shipping to the UK is $27 so I'd like to know before I buy. If it ends up being the best metal look with a 2k clear then I'll get a few jars, and invest in some auto 2k clear.

[@enders-builds]

Thank you for making these videos; they are a godsend for all model builders. Question about this electroplating powder, do they work with spray can primers like Mr Hobby Finishing Surfacer Black, or maybe the Tamiya gloss black?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Should work with anything,, as long as you apply it in the same tacky state I show you here. It'll work the same 👍

[@tadgh123xx]

Alsa chrome absolutely best I've seen ...very expensive though 89 dollars an aerosol

[@therealchayd]

I'd love to see a (not model) car in that deep red chrome, that would be amazing

[@shotou]

A shame I can't get your stuff here in Australia, I will have to see if I can get this powder somewhere.

[@the_blair_bike_project]

Could see someone trying to restore car interior chrome accents being interested in this

[@413x398]

For 1:1 scale stuff, my thoughts exactly!

[@mrmean1322]

Are you going to do a video on the Armored Komodo powders, in particular the color ship ones?

[@mylesjohnson7351]

I mostly spray acrylics which you can’t leave in the cup for very long without tip dry I was wondering how much working time does a laquer paint have are you able to leave it in the airbrush cup for say 30 minutes and come back it would still be able to be sprayed

[@genemaster74]

im looking for a reflective paint or....something like this for light buckets hopefully give a real bright light set when im finished. Cheers for the handy technique m8... from Downunder

[@shadow7037932]

Great work. Have you tried using a drying retarder with the base coat so you get more working time to spray a bunch of parts together?

[@gene5572]

where did find this powder? Excellent video!! thanks for sharing!!

[@lexispapi]

Have you tried this method with generic metallic pigments. Or even the metallic pearl X pigments? Thanks for the video.

[@LawrenceValverde]

Exactly what I'm wondering.... He even suggested it back when he tested the armored Komodo

[@lexispapi]

@@LawrenceValverde if it works would love to know cause those are way cheaper and you get more lol.

[@christophermoody50]

So what happens to the effect with a 2k clear? That's the rub.

[@TreasonsGreetings]

Ah! Just found this after watching your mica powders video. Have you tried applying these with a flat silicon brush or an eye shadow applicator instead of with a brush and buffing? At least on nails, using a silicon tool or eyeshadow applicator knocks the extra buffing step down and is more feasible on more fragile/smaller objects.

[@juliogulio8713]

this seems the same process my wife does to do her chrome and shiny nails with powders. I wonder if I could just use that as a cheap alternative

[@shannonbailey7580]

oh yeah looks great!

[@zunga]

Can this be applied on a plastic surface? And how well could it resist to the touch?

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

Reminds me of graphite powder.

[@Novestrike]

Is there anyway to clear coat this without ruining the finish?

[@kennethcrickmore7858]

I think the powder you have thee is the same as the chrome finger nail powders they use in nail salons.with a UV set clear base.

[@eldrickejleest]

Can the chrome powder be added in clear coat and sprayed on a car?

[@johnodinsson3635]

I'm a bit surprised at how good that looks, I might have to snag that chrome. Those other powders, have you tried the color shifters?

[@barbatosrex9473]

I haven't yet, they're not cheap so I've been hesitant 😉

[@dominiccordeiro9257]

Is this different than regular nail chrome powders available at a much lower cost?

[@XuemingLin]

No difference, you can check my channel for the videos

[@dannymendez]

Good video brother, just when I try to see the link to buy the powder, t didn't work.

[@FE428Power]

I'm looking to chrome some classic car plastic dash pieces. Do you think I can use a product like Rust-Oleum gloss black as the base?

[@TheSpectreIguana]

I can’t seem to get that mirrored effect, it’s reflective just not mirrored like yours, I am using the same gloss black, and I set a timer for 1min 30 seconds (just to play it safe) and still just reflective, any tips?

[@GeckoWeed]

is this working too with resin? i just thinking to do myself a mandalorian helmet and maybe this is the best chrome i've ever seen

[@statoilbensin2190]

Ammo by mig and Badger has some sort of deal when it comes to primers and airbrushes. I know you have the classic patriot 0.5 but have you ever tried Ammo by mig's version of the Badger airbrushes?

[@goratgo1970]

Only improvement would be if powders were from the same store, shipping & all. Got chrome ordered (thx) get colors next time. Chrome reminds me of the old SnJ powder but the surface needed to be really tacky for SnJ to take. Easier and better result? Will find out soon...