Some planes need chrome props to finish the scale appearance, I use Valspar metallic spray paint. I first sand the prop with 800 grit wet/dry paper. Wipe off the dust. I then balance it using white electric tape. I then clean it with alcohol. I put the prop on a tapered 1/4" dowel rod to hold it while painting and to hold the prop up while drying. Spray on 2 light coats, then a finish coat. I have tried other brands of paint, but none come close to the chome like finish I get with Valspar. Have fun! Doc
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RE: Chrome props
Originally posted by doctormikeSome planes need chrome props to finish the scale appearance, I use Valspar metallic spray paint. I first sand the prop with 800 grit wet/dry paper. Wipe off the dust. I then balance it using white electric tape. I then clean it with alcohol. I put the prop on a tapered 1/4" dowel rod to hold it while painting and to hold the prop up while drying. Spray on 2 light coats, then a finish coat. I have tried other brands of paint, but none come close to the chome like finish I get with Valspar. Have fun! Doc
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RE: Chrome props
Originally posted by rc-eflyerOriginally posted by doctormikeSome planes need chrome props to finish the scale appearance, I use Valspar metallic spray paint. I first sand the prop with 800 grit wet/dry paper. Wipe off the dust. I then balance it using white electric tape. I then clean it with alcohol. I put the prop on a tapered 1/4" dowel rod to hold it while painting and to hold the prop up while drying. Spray on 2 light coats, then a finish coat. I have tried other brands of paint, but none come close to the chome like finish I get with Valspar. Have fun! Doc
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RE: Chrome props
Well, "chrome" might be a wee bit of a stretch with the Valspar paint. More like polished aluminum. Rustoleum gives a much more Chrome like finish, however, I had trouble with resistance spots no matter how well I cleaned and sanded the prop. A VERY light coat, first, helps the problem, however, it has to dry 3 days before recoating. I went back to Home Depot to buy another can of it and it had been taken off the shelf! They actually acted as if they never had it in stock! I'm settling for the aluminum finish. Doc
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RE: Chrome props
Thin residual films of silicon, sometimes left on plastic parts as a result of the molding process, may be removed by cleaning with a small amount of rubbing alcohol or washing detergent and water. If a detergent and water wash is used, the part should be water rinsed and dried completely. Good Luck.
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RE: Chrome props
Model Master Metalizer paints work well for a buffed surface. Alcad as well, although it is tough to apply durably onto these flexible props. Chris Wolfe recently used chrome monokote to great effect. Scroll down near the bottom.
http://thercgeek.com/2015/09/how-to-refinish-a-foam-warbird-ep3-fms-rc-p-51/Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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RE: Chrome props
Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRCModel Master Metalizer paints work well for a buffed surface. Alcad as well, although it is tough to apply durably onto these flexible props. Chris Wolfe recently used chrome monokote to great effect. Scroll down near the bottom.
http://thercgeek.com/2015/09/how-to-refinish-a-foam-warbird-ep3-fms-rc-p-51/
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Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
Live chat with me and other RC Nuts on my Discord
Camp my Instagram @Alpha.Makes
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