Mike E.

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Ok here's another reason for frustrations. When ever I use Spaz Stix Chrome I heat set it then back it with WB black like you're supposed to then cure it in front of the space heater for a bit. When I remove the next section of mask that's next to the chrome it peels off. WTF???? I've tried everything from several coats of Chrome to different "black", i.e. pearl black, reapplied preprep after chrome....nothing works. No matter what I do it peels off. Not all of it but pieces here and there. Is anyone else having this problem? Could it be the paint that may be an old batch? Other than RCS Chrome does anyone have any suggestions? I plan on getting some RCS Chrome when there's some available.

HELP!!

RockStar_199

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I had that problem once, I now remove the next section while the chrome is still setting then let dry. Also you might be putting on the backer to thick

Mike E.

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I may have to try your technique on a quick removal. That's kind of a pain in the butt when you're doing a set of 4 though...lol As far as putting on a thick coat, I only put on 1 light coat with reduced black to that there is little build up. Seems like no matter what I do it peels it up.

jonmills

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mike - chris has chrome in stock http://www.cmdezigns.com/


generally i would say that people having that trouble are applying the backing coat to heavily. the other thing is perhaps the backing coat hasn't been cured properly.
another thought is maybe you are flashing off the solevents too quickly. just air off the chrome with your airbrush first then apply heat if needed

Bfutura15

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^ +1. Also try to paint all your chrome stuff last.

Buckaroo

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This is the only sure fire way to prevent chrome pull up that works for me.

Mike E.

iTrader: (17)

This really stinks because I've tried all suggested methods and still have the issue. Other than leaving it last that is to say.

@Jon....Thank you sir. I looked at the wrong item.....lol. I'll get some ordered.

KustomRCGraphic

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The black is too thick. You just need a mist coat to back it. The absolute best solution is to save the chrome for last. It will save the headache. Also, when totally complete and before protecting paint job with krylon or any other protecive final coating, put a coat of Fascoat on so chrome doesn't dull out on you.

U1timate PigDog

I always leave chrome til last when doing it but has a thought have you tried re-scoring the lines with the scalpel, I know this can be a bit of a pain but may help with the peel issues.

My first choice would be to paint it last though.
Cheers
Graham

chris moore

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Yep as mentioned I do have the RCS chrome in stock ready whenever you want to try it out. And while all the ideas mentioned will help; if you do the chrome last your results will be better.

R/C Lidz

iTrader: (59)

it's been said before. Part of this thing we call RC painting is planning. You should to do chrome last You also should plan to do water based stuff after lacquers. You HAVE to do chrome after lacquers. If you're doing a piece that you absolutely can't find a way to plan chrome last- don't worry about backing it. I've done chrome pins before and completed the rest of the flame after that, backing it all in white (all WB colors). The colors don't show through. As long as it all gets backed- it's all good.

ridgewaybodies

iTrader: (42)

Yep...do chrome last. If that is not possible, try scoring the edge with a #11.