ChromaAir Metallic Paint: Aluminum super fine

WOW!

The results of this paint are amazing. Better than what I expected. No sealer needed. It is very thick though, had to dilute it with some 70% isopropyl alcohol to get it to spray through my airbrush, but the end result was very nice.

Nice Aluminum Paint If Thinned Properly

I was initially surprised when I went to use the "airbrush ready" ChromaAir paint, only to discover that the paint had the viscosity of Elmers glue (and yes, I shook the bottle thoroughly.) It obviously must be significantly thinned before use. My usual method for trying a new paint is to spray it onto a plastic spoon, typically over a good primer. My first attempt with the ChromaAir Aluminum was over a gray primer from Scalefinishes, using Tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner. This approach didn't work well at all, with the paint laying down OK, but drying in a very blotchy and uneven finish. I then ordered and tried some urethane reducer, which was completely incompatible with the ChromaAir paint - the paint formed a blob and wouldn't mix with the thinner. I then tried my fall-back thinner, Mr. Color Self Leveling 400. Finally, this worked great, giving a nice, bright, fine-grained aluminum finish. It did show every little flaw and scratch in the primer, so you need a very smooth base. It would be nice if SprayGunner sold a compatible thinner for this paint, because it is absolutely necessary for airbrushing.

ChromaAir Metallic Paint: Aluminum super fine