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Aluminium filler
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metal filler
Hi
Metal filler i use is called 'CHEMICAL METAL.'
Its a 2 part filler with aluminium powder.
Comes with 2 tubes,one small other large.
The largest of the two is bright yellow.
I love the stuff because after sanding it gives a 'cold metal feel' that other fillers do not.
Its also easy to sand.
Expect to pay about a fiver.
Its found in most large DIY stores.
I got mine from Halfords
Hope this helps.
Hi
Metal filler i use is called 'CHEMICAL METAL.'
Its a 2 part filler with aluminium powder.
Comes with 2 tubes,one small other large.
The largest of the two is bright yellow.
I love the stuff because after sanding it gives a 'cold metal feel' that other fillers do not.
Its also easy to sand.
Expect to pay about a fiver.
Its found in most large DIY stores.
I got mine from Halfords
Hope this helps.
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18pounder
Guest
metal filler
stuff i use sets a metalic grey,like dull steel.(u can see a slight glisterning of the filler)
Its a filler for metal,its not designed to look like polished steel.
u cant get a spray that looks like polished steel,its imposible.
Nearest you'll get is a chrome spray paint,but even that just looks like silver paint.
I use it because it sets hard and is grey,so its easy to paint over and doesnt chip or break off like other fillers.
If its a plain part thats basically like a tube,why dont you find someone with a CNC lathe and have it remade,so you can have it polished up??
and what about electrolyte plating??
stuff i use sets a metalic grey,like dull steel.(u can see a slight glisterning of the filler)
Its a filler for metal,its not designed to look like polished steel.
u cant get a spray that looks like polished steel,its imposible.
Nearest you'll get is a chrome spray paint,but even that just looks like silver paint.
I use it because it sets hard and is grey,so its easy to paint over and doesnt chip or break off like other fillers.
If its a plain part thats basically like a tube,why dont you find someone with a CNC lathe and have it remade,so you can have it polished up??
and what about electrolyte plating??
Falcon
Well-Known Member
Its an aluminium nose cone for a No. 199 fuze. It has an internal thread which is some obscure non-standard imperial thread. Getting one turned up would probably cost more than buying another fuze. I also thought of turning one up at work but unfortunately don't have the time.
I know there is no spray paint that looks like metal, but I wondered if there was anything "close" to polished aluminium.
I know there is no spray paint that looks like metal, but I wondered if there was anything "close" to polished aluminium.
Hi Falcon, Humbrol do a Polished Aluminium No 27002 and a polished steel No 27003 under metalcoat colours
i have not tried these but they look ok
Andy
i have not tried these but they look ok
Andy
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18pounder
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Krylon paints
Ive been scouring the net and came across,KRYLON spray paints.
they come in a variety of colours,including a range of 'metal' finishers.
I know the airsoft community use them to paint their airguns for 'skirmishing' and as i'm a airsoft gun nut myself I can vouch for the excellent finish they give.
(But i havent used the metalic finish)
Also,if these guys are prepared to use this product on very expensive airguns,this speaks volumes for me.
Go on GOOGLE and type in KRYLON spray paints, or try 'KRYLON metalic review'...
maybe we need an article just about paint....................?
Hope this helps
Ive been scouring the net and came across,KRYLON spray paints.
they come in a variety of colours,including a range of 'metal' finishers.
I know the airsoft community use them to paint their airguns for 'skirmishing' and as i'm a airsoft gun nut myself I can vouch for the excellent finish they give.
(But i havent used the metalic finish)
Also,if these guys are prepared to use this product on very expensive airguns,this speaks volumes for me.
Go on GOOGLE and type in KRYLON spray paints, or try 'KRYLON metalic review'...
maybe we need an article just about paint....................?
Hope this helps
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