Can Testors Buffing Metalizers go on metal?

asalaw · Post by **asalaw** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:37 pm

The instructions warn you to spray them on bare plastic as opposed to priming first, but has anyone used them on PE brass parts? I was hoping to use the Aluminum Plate on my 1/350 TOS E nacelle grilles.

Gerry · Post by **Gerry** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:57 pm

Never considered that it wouldn't work. Now you've got me worried!

I'd suggest you test it on the frame of the photo-etch set if you're in doubt.
Don't risk damaging any pieces you don't have to.

Gerry · Post by **Gerry** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:23 pm

I finally got around to reading the Feb issue of Fine Scale Modeler magazine.
It had a litte blurb about painting metal, specifically photoetched bits.

Clean the oils off.
Apply a coat of Pledge Future floor polish.
"It adheres to the metal and gives a good base for the paint" it reads.

Okay, well they don't sell Future in my area {I've looked many times}
but there's some info for you anyway.

Let us know how well it works.

asalaw · Post by **asalaw** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:40 pm

Thank you! I'll give that a shot.

kalhen · Post by **kalhen** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:19 pm

use a good primer and it will work great