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The
recommended method of applying Alclad is to first lay down a black gloss enamel coat and then apply the Alclad with an airbrush. But sometimes straying
from recommended methods produces some great results. (Besides, applying
Alclad lacquer over enamel breaks one of the usual painting rules anyway!) |
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I
decided to experiment with using a brush to apply Alclad on the seat trim
of my '59
Impala convertible. Yes, I could have used foil, but I wanted to try something different. Besides, there are times when using
foil is just not practical. Here I've followed the instructions by first
laying down a black gloss enamel base coat. |
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Once the enamel
was thoroughly dry, I brushed on a first coat of Alclad. It's very thin,
so the first coat was only the start. |
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After
the second coat things started to look better. |
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I
continued to build up the layers of Alclad. |
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With
each successive coat, the chrome look got better. |
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Here's
the finished product. It's just a matter of adding layers of Alclad until
you get the results you want. |
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Here's
the trunk of my '58
Impala. I used foil for the "V" emblem, but used Alclad for the script. Here I've
applied the black enamel base coat. |
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Once
again, the finished product. |
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I also used
the technique on the steering wheel and dash of my custom
'49 Merc. |
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