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Old 07-21-2016, 05:58 PM
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So one of the very diverse cast of my Facebook friends posted this link:

http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/nails/...know-we-needed/

Yes, it's nail polish. Never mind that... the question is, if they can make a nail polish that comes out mirror-bright, can we get a paint that does that? Metallic spray paint is generally rather disappointing to me.
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Old 07-21-2016, 07:09 PM
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There are some finishing systems, like Alcad?, that will simulate bare metal. However, those finishing systems require several steps to achieve that look, and you will need a good airbrush or automotive spray gun. If you really want a good metal flake paint job, I would look at automotive finishing systems. Either of these paint systems are somewhat expensive. YMMV.

I don't think we will see a can of spray paint like that nail polish that you described. EPA would probably kill it if it appeared.
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Old 07-21-2016, 08:51 PM
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The Rustoleum 2x spray is the hardest, shineyest I've ever used. Takes a while to dry, but it's well worth it.
That is, as long as you get a good nozzle , and it doesn't spatter...
Lots of colors, too.
The 2x is a good primer, but I like the Duplicolor filling primer I get at Pep Boys auto the best. Sands exceptionally well. Again, LOTS of colors from which to choose. I believe they must be lacquer -based as they dry very quickly.

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Old 07-21-2016, 09:41 PM
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For shiny chrome, hands down the best ever is Duplicolor Chrome over a flat black primer. Three light coats and it looks like foil wrap.

But keep your grubby fingers off . . . .
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Have you ever tried this stuff?

It's a lacquer and when it's applied over black primer that's been buffed with steel wool it looks like chrome plating.

I have an extra can of it. If you want it, PM your address to me.
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