How To

English Directions for Plastic Models

APPLICATION GUIDE-PLASTIC MODELS:

For use on injection plastic kits a primer is necessary. ‘Regular ALCLAD’ is similar in strength to lacquer/cellulose car paints-injected polystyrene plastics frequently have areas which ALCLAD can craze. High-Shine ALCLAD finishes require a glossy base coat.

REGULAR ALCLAD FINISHES

ALC-101 ALUMINIUM

ALC-102 DURALUMINIUM

ALC-103 DARK ALUMINIUM

ALC-104 PALE BURNT METAL

ALC-106 WHITE ALUMINIUM

ALC-108 PALE GOLD

ALC-110 COPPER

ALC-111 MAGNESIUM

ALC-112 STEEL

ALC-113 JET EXHAUST

ALC-116 SEMI MATTE ALUMINIUM

ALC-117 DULL ALUMINIUM

ALC-120 GUNMETAL

ALC-121 BURNT IRON

ALC-123 EXHUAST MANIFOLD

Apply one of these primers before using Regular ALCLAD:

Alclad ALC-302 GREY PRIMER

Alclad ALC-306 WHITE PRIMER & MICROFILLER

Alclad ALC-309 BLACK PRIMER & MICROFILLER

Tamiya or Gunze Sangyo plastic primers

Auto Primer-white or grey

Plastic primers and auto primers should be lightly polished with 1000/1200 wet & dry paper to give a less absorbent smooth surface .

HIGH SHINE ALCLAD FINISHES

ALC-105 POLISHED ALUMINIUM

ALC-107 CHROME FOR PLASTIC

ALC-109 POLISHED BRASS

ALC-114 CHROME FOR LEXAN

ALC-115 STAINLESS STEEL

ALC-118 GOLD TITANIUM

ALC-119 AIRFRAME ALUMINIUM

ALC-122 MIRRORED GOLD FOR LEXAN

Apply one of these primers before using High Shine ALCLAD:

ALCLAD GLOSS BLACK BASE ALC-304/305

ALCLAD CLEAR BASE ALC-303

(Other hobby enamel paints are suitable-it is advisable to conduct a test on scrap plastic)

PREPARATION AND SPRAYING

The surfaces to be painted must be thoroughly clean and free from dust,grease,oil and finger marks.

Apply the correct primer for the type of Alclad being used.

ALCLAD should be sprayed at 12-15psi. Spray from a distance of 2-3 inches from the surface being painted using a narrow to medium width spray fan. Use the airbrush like a paint brush-aim to cover the model in a methodical manner.

Buffing is not necessary-tonal variation can be made by polishing selected panels with Micromesh.

REGULAR ALCLAD can be masked over and painted. Decal solutions can be used with REGULAR ALCLAD, but are not recommended for HIGH SHINE ALCLAD

The PRISMATIC finishes require a dark base coat-use ALCLAD GLOSS BLACK BASE. Apply 2-3 light coats. When completely dry finish with 2-3 coats of ALCLAD CLEAR BASE. ALCLAD HOLOMATIC SPECTRAL CHROME should be applied over ALCLAD GLOSS BLACK BASE. Apply 1-2 light coats. When completely dry finish with 2-3 coats of WATER BASED CLEAR.

KLEAR KOTE finishes:

ALC-311 KLEAR KOTE LIGHT SHEEN

ALC-312 KLEAR KOTE SEMI-MATTE

ALC-313 KLEAR KOTE MATTE

ALC-314 KLEAR KOTE FLAT

ALC-600 AQUA GLOSS

 

Candy Enamels:

Bright Silver Candy Base:

Shake thoroughly before use. Do not thin. Surfaces must be completely clean. Apply 1 medium coat at 20-30PSI to clean bare plastic. Dry time 15-30 minutes. As the carrier evaporates the shine will develop. Allow to cure for 1 hour before coating with Alclad Candy Enamels. Avoid using in excessively damp or humid conditions.Finger marks on the bare plastic will appear in the final finish.

 

Candy Enamel top coats:

Shake thoroughly before use. Do not thin. Apply over Aclclad Bright Silver Candy Base. Spray light coat at 20-25PSI. Wait 5 minutes. Apply further even coasts. Allow 5 minutes between each coat. Leave to cure for 2 hours before handling.

 Candy Enamel finishes:

ALC-701 Bright Silver Candy Base

ALC-702 Candy Red Enamel

ALC-703 Candy Ruby Red Enamel

ALC-704 Candy Orange Enamel

ALC-705 Candy Lemon Yellow Enamel

ALC-706 Candy Golden Yellow Enamel

ALC-707 Candy Bottle Green Enamel

ALC-708 Candy Emerald Green Enamel

ALC-709 Candy Electric Blue Ename

ALC-710 Candy Cobalt Blue Enamel

ALC-711 Candy Indigo Enamel

ALC-712 Candy Violet Enamel

ALC-713 Candy Lime Green Enamel