[BrokeCurmudgeon]

I know that this has been discussed before. I also did a search for Brush On Chrome Paint. The reviews were all not so good. Many even said that the paint wasn't shiny and even gray in color. I am looking to touch up some small chips on my AF470 and 471. Any suggestions?

 

[cramden]

Sorry Fred, but I don't know of any paint that will look good touching up the chrome. I have a soft spot for chrome engines, but they are very hard to find without flaws. I have 2 sets of PA's and they aren't perfect, but they're acceptable to me. I sometimes think the chrome flakes off just by looking at it too long. The chroming process that Gilbert used was not what it is today. You might find a car restoration place that would re-chrome the entire engine, but you would loose the painted warbonnet as well. Might be best to leave it as it is.

 

[AmFlyer]

Agree with Cramden, don't even try to touch it up.

 

[BrokeCurmudgeon]

Agree with Cramden, don't even try to touch it up.

The blemish is only on one side. I will just not look at that side.:laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[cramden]

It's no different than people Fred, everyone has a good side.:laugh:

 

[AmFlyer]

Wish I had one good side!

 

[mopac]

Broke, I am adding my vote to leave them alone. I am afraid it will look worse if you
try to touch up. They look pretty good. Just enjoy them. There really is no such thing
as chrome paint.

 

[BrokeCurmudgeon]

Broke, I am adding my vote to leave them alone. I am afraid it will look worse if you
try to touch up. They look pretty good. Just enjoy them. There really is no such thing
as chrome paint.

Yep Al! I am finding that every time I touch something I make it worse.:laugh::laugh::laugh: It looks really quite good and I can only see on side at a time. Thanks to all for their good advice.:thumbsup:

 

[Toy train hobby]

How about some scale graffiti tagging in that area? Just kidding... and I completely understand your issue. You're right; touch-ups (especially mine) are often not very successful.

 

[AFGP9]

Broke I agree with everybody else. Leave 'em be. Just display the good side. PortLines used to re-chrome those bodies but I believe I read on his site that was discontinued. As many of those chromed engines and cars as I have seen, I have never seen a blemish free anything. Gilbert just couldn't get the process correct then.

Kenny