Process (please read before trying):
1 - If texture is present, lightly wet sand bare surface with 800 grit sandpaper.
2 - Primer model evenly and allow to cure 24 hours. Then, wet sand with 1000 grit. Afterwards, wash model under luke warm running water followed by a cleaning with a 50-50 water/alcohol mix using your Micro Sheen rag. All you have to do is dip a corner of the rag with your finger into the mix, wipe and re-dip as necessary. Allow surface to air dry.
3 - Decant Krylon gloss black. I don't thin it for airbrush use but you can by using a good lacquer thinner if desired. Build the color up with several thin misted coats allowing 10-15 minute dry time intervals then a final even, wet coat. Allow final coat to cure for 5-7 days. Also, start using your cotton gloves to handle the surface from now on unless, of course, you are polishing with compound or wet-sanding.
4 - When cured, wet sand the black surface with the Micro-Mesh kit using all grits and liquid compound. For the compound, use the flannel rag that comes with the Micro-Mesh kit or a new, white cotton shirt. Afterwards, clean with 50-50 water/alcohol mix as in step 2. Dry surface with remaing dry portion of Micro-Sheen rag or with another dry Micro-Sheen rag if you have more than one.
5 - Clean surface of any dust or particles with combination of clean Micro-Sheen rag and compressed air. Clear coat surface with poly-urethane Minwax spray can. Get to know the flow of this stuff on a scrap piece first. Once you do, you want one even wet coat. Cover from dust and allow to cure 5-7 days.
6 - Repeat step 4 but use only top three grits and liquid compound. The surface should be really smooth at this point so concentrate only on dust specks or problem areas that have made it this far. If you are lucky and have been careful, little or no flaws should be present. Clean again with 50-50 water/ahcohol mix and dry.
7 - Clean surface of any dust or particles. Ready Alclad II Chrome for airbrush use. Spray at 15-20 psi. My experiences have shown that you can spray this stuff in one session until you achieve the results you want but if you want to build it up in mist coats with dry time intervals, by all means, take your time! Allow to cure for 24 hours or longer after final coat. With Alclad II you will notice a slight dusty effect. Simply take your Micro-Sheen rag and gently polish the model. Remember use your cotton gloves and be careful not to mar the surface.
8 - If the model will not be handled, there is no need for a clear coat. However, if you must seal it, test and research the type of clear you want to use. I've noticed that even Future will take some sheen away from a Alclad II Chrome surface. Hope this helps!!! |
