I have a F-86D... Natural metal finish.. I may go with either
some Alclad and Model Masters Metalizers..
The MM Metalizers recommend that they be "buffed".


Is that what I am thinking of..... Using a terri cloth and
going in an "up" and "down" motion, or "circlular"..



How does one "buff" their Metalizers....?
Does one use a wax, to achieve desired results?

After the metalizer dries for about 1/2 hour I use a cotton ball in circluar motions..Really shines it up fast.
A terry cloth should work equally as good, you will see all kinds of grey in the cloth (ball from buffing).

Tip: Keep the dirty cloth after several buffings, works great for a drybrush effect for worn armor, just wipe it over the sharp corners

For MM, I'd use old t-shirt material since it's softer than terry cloth. I'd also keep to a back and forth motion. By changing the direction 90 degrees you can vary the look of different panels, giving a more interesting look to the plane.You should be able to get a very shiny finish.
The only drawback is the MM finish is delilcate. People who've used Alclad have said it's much more durable and can be handled without problems.

I took a buffing wheel and put it on my dremel tool. I also have used clothes, the soft ones that come with eyeglasses and those worked fine!

~Chip

i use MM metalizers all the time. they are great and many colors to use. one thing is too make sure the surface your painting is smooth or the metalizer will look dull. every little scratch will show also. and you cant paint it over a putty ether. use a soft cloth and rub in a back & fourth direction, and up and down on some panels. dont use any tape on the paint or it will lift it off. you have to seal it first using MM sealer for metalizer. the sealer works as a clear coat. it sounds like a lot of work but it's worth it. oh, one more thing use a pair or rubber gloves when buffing so as not to leave finger prints. again, then seal it.

There are some MM metalizers that are non-buffing also. I have never used either one so I do not know if there is a difference in look or quality between the buffing and non-buffing ones. Maybe someone else here can answer that one for us.
I have been wanting to try metalizers also and am curious about the difference between the two types if anyone can help

Wayne

ya, no-buffing metalizers dont have the same shine as the brother buffing. with a smooth surface and a few coats the buffing metalizer will shine to no end. just a little presure, not to hard. the no- buffing is a bit on the dull side.

for buffing the MM metalizers, i use an old T-shirt. Dont use paper facial tissue...once i tried this and the paper will stick to the metalizers. Testors product manual says that u should wait for 10 minutes for prior to buffing but i found that 10 minutes are not sufficient. wait for 30 minutes instead.

Lately, i used Gunze Mr Metal metalizer. They're also buffing metalizers. works great and can be applied by brush too while MM must be airburshed.

What I did for my F-100 was paint it, buff it, decal it, and then metalizer sealer it.



I guess it turned out. By the way, all I use is Testor's Metalizers for my metal finishs!

~Chip