Working with Molotow Liquid Chrome

[@richardstiers9010]

The ONLY clearcoat that I have found, that dosn't kill the Molotow gloss, is "SPAZ STIX Ultimate Clear Coat airbrush FOR MIRROR CHROME". It is primarilly used for Lexan RC car body's. This product will protect the chrome shine without eating it. I have tried just about every other clearcoat including Future. ALL eat the finish!

[@Declopse]

Thanks!

[@xj24lx]

It must be airbrushed? Can i use aerosol paint version?

[@richardstiers9010]

Another clear coat is by E7-color. Their Special S(or5) -02 Chrome sealer. It seems to be an inert clear varnish. Without any solvents. I think Alclad make something similar. What I have found is 1. Any clearcoat with any type of solvent, will ruin a chrome gloss. 2. Even non-solvent clearcoats can affect Chromes also. Not every Chrome responds the same. No one, single clearcoat, will work successfully with every Chrome. One needs to experiment and see which one works best with your specific Chrome.

[@SCM223]

I know this is old but Alclad Aqua Gloss is designed specifically for metallic finishes. Works fantastically.

[@mamawama1856]

このツリーで記載されたトップコート全て試しました。 どれも反射は維持できますが輝きは素の状態に比べると若干落ちてしまいます。 私は以前からタミヤのx-22クリアと同じくタミヤのx-20エナメル溶剤を1:3の割合で希釈してエアブラシで吹きかけています。 これなら輝きもそのままでトップコートが可能です。

[@bitzbox]

I've used this stuff before and quite like the results. That bust looks amazing, great work on that!

[@zakhoskins6404]

Thanks for using this on such a large figure! I've seen others review this on 28 mm minis, but it was too small for me to tell if a good result could be achieved with a non-lacquer. I think the key to getting a good shine is probably the surface prep. I know even the guys who use the lacquers will usually sand with grits larger than 2k (sometimes as high as 60k if you can believe that). Nice to know nice results can be achieved on something of this scale. Much appreciated.

[@JayAdan]

You can certainly improve the quality of the surface with that kind of prep, but it's not really necessary. The bust had just the original coat of primer that was on the model. Not matte, but not glossy either. The results were still fantastic.

[@InterstellarModeler]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Excellent work on the bust there too

[@JayAdan]

Thank you very much!

[@cmamodelsbymarshallbuck7811]

Excellent markers and chrome finish easily achieved with these. Great for creating "chrome" finish on small model parts as well as touch up of chrome parts on kits & built models. Best for use on parts that will not be handled once they are in place so as not to damage or dull the finish. I don't apply any clear coating to them since I want & need the brightest chrome-like finish when I use these. Also a very good alternative to sending small parts out for plating. I use these on a regular basis with my model making business.

[@Amylf10]

I know I'm late to the game but thank you so much for this! I'm starting to make Captain's Phasma's armor so this will be a blessing!!

[@mightyjjk1298]

Great video. Covered the topic well. I bought the refill size and it has a cap and little funnel. Stuff is amazing but I needed to know what clear coat to use. Thanks for the advice and demo. 👏🏻

[@feanor311]

Good to see another video from you Mr. Jay. Your content is always good quality and informative

[@MisterBobot]

I got great results using the Molotow Chrome and Alclad II Lacquers Gloss Klear Kote together on my C3PO & Death Star Droid Restoration. I found that you have to spray the topcoat somewhat close and wet - let it pool - to work.

[@dim1723]

Painting the clear coat ruins it. Still saving for an air brush

[@herrlogan17]

It worked as a mirror chrome perfectly fine when I bought it. But after a year it gets dull when using the pen, like old silver. Any experience like this?

[@dim1723]

After 200 spoons and frting a candy coat. Going with the hard way alclad chrome and aor brush. My chrome never fully cured as some say it has its own clear cloat but it just always rubs off.

[@Alfredo.Barros]

Nice! What figure bust is that anyways? Looks awesome.

[@dim1723]

Was the red oainted on the chrome? No clear coat? How long do you wait to brush or air brush on another layer?

[@gaboaaa23]

Hello Jay, i have an T-800 Endoskeleton and would love to paint it with this molotov chrome markers. Do you think i could make the surface look even? I mean without seeing the lines ive paint with the marker. Thanks!

[@JayAdan]

I don't think I'd use the markers. I would spray it. But I think the results with the thickest markers might not be too bad.

[@gaboaaa23]

@@JayAdan i see!

[@nahpimpin398]

What a great paint job on that bust! Love the skills

[@LifewithBrock]

Hi Jay. After you sprayed metal head with the chrome, how long did you wait to coat it with alclad? I’ve used it on 1:12 scale action figures and I haven’t been able to get the paint to cure.

[@JayAdan]

It might be reacting with the plastic in the action figures. You may need to prime them with something that is okay with both the plastic and the paint. To answer your question though.. you can do it after just hours. Maybe a day to be safe.

[@LifewithBrock]

Jay Adan that’s what I thought. Next time I’ll try a Vallejo primer unless you know that it will react poorly with the alcohol based acrylic....

[@jimboh5131]

Thanks for the review; how long did you wait to use the Alclad clear lacquer over the Molotow?

[@ElDavePhoto]

Good timing! I just picked up one of these markers.

[@livefootagetube]

Do you have to clear these because if you wait for it to dry and don't clear it won't your oil from your hands tarnish it like instantly I have used so many different chrome paint pens and after they're dry you still have to wear some gloves or something to handle the item because it will tarnish and turn it a dark gray is that what these do Will they turn dark gray with your fingers touching them

[@JayAdan]

Adding a clear coat is definitely helpful and this will pick up fingerprints.

[@anthonyvera8524]

Did you have to thin it at all when airbrushing it?

[@JayAdan]

No. It'll spray just fine as is and thinning it can ruin the effect.

[@williamd1732]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@JayAdan]

You're welcome!

[@jackgoff4668]

Toypolloi uses these. After you're review I'm convinced it works

[@williamstone1536]

Hi, thanks for the really informative vid! Can Alclad II be painted on with a brush for small areas? Thanks!

[@JayAdan]

I haven't actually tried that. My guess is that you can apply it with a brush but the results might be disappointing.

[@dim1723]

The brush ruins the chrome!

[@tjmb]

The Molotow Liquid Chrome has a thin built-in clearcoat that develops once it’s fully cured. It takes several weeks, up to two months to fully cure, then it may take an additional clearcoat without ruining the chrome effect. I have the pens but haven’t yet tested adding a clearcoat after allowing it to fully cure.

[@DiscoDeoxys]

That’s so friggin long holy hell

[@Declopse]

After 7 days it dulls down when the clear coat is sprayed on.

[@dim1723]

Not sure if does mine still gets rubbed off.

[@tjmb]

@@dim1723 how long did you let it cure? I have some pieces that can be handled without the chrome finish being dulled. These were painted years ago and allowed to cure for several months before handling.

[@josegarvelaz7788]

Después de aplicar la pintura cromada molotov, se debe poner una capa de laca transpatente?

[@JayAdan]

Si vas a tocarlo, entonces deberías hacerlo.

[@SenseiJae]

was the better result from the Alclad Klear or Aqua?

[@JayAdan]

Klear, but I would also be fine with the Aqua. The differences are almost too minor to matter.

[@milenafighter8120]

have you tried coating it with clear epoxy resin? like for example Artresin brand one, its used for protecting paint on sulptures and canvas, it just look like glass. I would love to know if it would work with mlotow liquid chrome. Thanks for the video!

[@JayAdan]

I have not tried that. Most of the stuff that I paint has very fine details that would end up getting filled in by something as heavy as epoxy resin. I can see how it might work for other purposes though.

[@carletonlegrant5605]

Let me ask you this did you ever test this chrome on a piece that is gloss black first similar to Alclad

[@JayAdan]

Yes. It can help but it's not really necessary.

[@michaeljohnson4624]

Question what takes it off

[@JayAdan]

That's a good question. Are you trying to take some off and having trouble doing it because if I needed to remove it I'd probably just use the things I normally try - Alcohol, Acetone, Etc.

[@williamstone1536]

Awesome! (awesome sculpt btw too!) Just wanted to ask; where did you buy the Alclad Lacquer High Gloss? Can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks for the vid though, this was really helpful!

[@JayAdan]

I don't recall but if I were forced to guess it would either be Amazon or Hobbytown USA.

[@dim1723]

Amazon has it!

[@the_catshark]

So did you use the Alclad Aqua Gloss or Alclad Clear Gloss on this to protect the chrome? You listed both in your description and in the video you refer to it as "high gloss"?

[@JayAdan]

I tried them both as I mentioned in the video (or I'm pretty sure I did). They are very similar in result but I prefer the Clear Gloss - but I would be fine using the Aqua Gloss.

[@the_catshark]

TY! I may have missed that part. Thank you for the response either way!

[@octanekustomguitarworks510]

can it be reduced and then airbrushed?

[@tupacamaru9627]

Yes. It can be reduced with lacquer thinner. I use the Tamiya yellow cap.

[@tomasorellana960]

it lasts ?

[@JayAdan]

For at least the year that it's been since I did this video.

[@alexanderk.7782]

how you clean the airbrush after using the chrome, normal like always Airbrush cleaner?

[@steved4677]

well I'm convinced. that figure looks amazing. I am going to order some of these markers

[@bigjuly2780]

Ah, sweet! Saw the pic from Bubster yesterday. Was hoping you'd do a vid on this product.

[@Saintgoten]

still very good info in 2023

[@lehcie9]

Would this not be good to use on a semi truck trailer. I don’t have a airbrush so it would have to be paint brush.

[@pog11]

Great video would have over looked the laquer had I not been informed by you. Which alclad laquer is it exactly? There are loads to choose from for different applications. Thanks

[@JayAdan]

When I was shopping I recall there only being two options for high gloss. The regular and the water-based. Both work fine. The lacquer based one was slightly shinier.

[@gabiballetje]

With airbrush over it it looks rather good. I was looking for a review to use it on paper, but i might use this on some tips or edges on some Warhammer 40K swords maybe. If you coat it, as you should always do, it might stay just fine.

[@James-rg4kv]

Do you have a photo of the Alclad clear you used please

[@JayAdan]

I took one just for you - twitter.com/jayadan/status/1257289041038446592

[@James-rg4kv]

@@JayAdan thank you

[@shadowmo3]

Does this need to be thinned?

[@JayAdan]

No. It's ready to go as is.

[@shadowmo3]

@@JayAdan Thank you

[@RType2966]

Would alclad 2 klear kote flat work ??

[@JayAdan]

Flat coats destroy the look of the metallic paint.

[@davedogge2280]

This is excellent up close to the eye for metals like used in swords. I have some of their acrylic paints as they have a shop in Madrid Spain and bought a load, they're thin (to be used in pens) so you don't really need to thin them down. Some nice pinks and electric blues in their range good for painting Tzeetch and Slaanesh for Warhammer ! Vince Ventruella sings the praises of Moltow Liquid Chrome also btw.

[@JayAdan]

Thanks for that, Dave. I think I'll need to check out the rest of the line and see what else I can make use of.

[@GTA-qv8pk]

Get an art primo mop for your bigger projects.

[@JayAdan]

Why?

[@GTA-qv8pk]

@@JayAdan because the art primo mops come empty and you can put whatever ink you want in them and they have a large nib art primo have a bunch of empty markers too even brush tip markers.

[@JayAdan]

@@GTA-qv8pk I guess I just don't see how an airbrush doesn't complete the task better.

[@GTA-qv8pk]

@@JayAdan it does but not everyone has an airbrush.

[@JayAdan]

@@GTA-qv8pk Oh, I thought that you were suggesting this to me.

[@portcityengineering]

Holy shit!! Headphone users beware intro music is at 120% and his voice is at 20%!!

[@bubarules]

Hi Jay, have you tried any other brand with similar results? In Australia these lacquers are super expensive!

[@JayAdan]

You can get similar results with Alclad II chrome paint. It requires more work to get those results but maybe you can get it for less.

[@jeremyflowers2556]

Adds like every minute and not very informative

[@JayAdan]

I don't control the adds and as for being informative I guess it depends on what information you were looking for.

[@madlok9114]

was there any primer used for the finished product?

[@JayAdan]

@@madlok9114 Yeah. I used a water based primer. Stynylrez

[@madlok9114]

@JayAdan thanks I'm trying to fix a hot toys endoskeleton thqt had been damaged by corroding vapors. It was chrome plated but painting it is the best I can do for now

[@madlok9114]

@@JayAdan can you give any tips to get the most reflective paint? I bought some mr surfacer 1500 primer along with the molotow

[@JayAdan]

@@madlok9114 I mean, nothing more than I put in the video. I haven't had any new revelations about it since then.