ALCLAD II Lacquers will reproduce a wide range of realistic and durable metal finishes on aircraft,car and truck models,armour and figures. The Prismatic colours can be used to create unique customized cars,trucks and polycarbonate/lexan bodies. ALCLAD II's wide range of uses make it the perfect finish for injected polystyrene kits and polycarbonate/lexan bodies. ALCLAD II is available with both 'plastic or lexan' instructions .
Directions for every Alclad Lacquer Finish is listed here!
ALD 101-to-ALD 113 carry plastic use directions. 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. Apply one of these primers before using Regular ALCLAD: Plastic primers and auto primers should be lightly polished with 1000/1200 wet & dry paper to give a less absorbent glossy surface . ALCLAD High Shine -Chrome and Polished Aluminium both require a dark glossy base. Polished Aluminium should be used over Tamiya TS-14 gloss black,or gloss black auto paint. Chrome and only chrome should be used over gloss black model enamel paint. SPRAYING: ALCLAD should be sprayed at 15-20psi. Prismatic Finishes: -these colours should be applied over a dark base-auto paint or Tamiya TS paints. Spray ALCLAD Prismatic at 20pi-use a wide spray pattern-cover the model evenly with as few passes as possible. The Prismatic material will seem slightly rough when dry..this is normal. Build up 2-3 coats of clear lacquer or model varnish to obtain a deep reflective finish. APPLICATION GUIDE-POLYCARBONATE/LEXAN BODY SHELLS: The surface must be thoroughly cleaned -remove release agent,adhesive residue and finger marks.
ALC 101R-to-ALC 113R carry lexan use directions.
Tamiya Plastic Primers-white or grey
Auto Primer-white or grey
Future/Klear -floor sealer/polish
Spray 1 ½ -2 ½ inches away from the model.
Use the airbrush like a paint brush not an aerosol.
Buffing is not necessary-though tonal variation can be made by polishing selected panels with micromesh.
A sealer is not required.
Regular ALCLAD can be masked and over painted Decal solutions can be used with Regular ALCLAD,but are not recommended for Chrome or Polished Aluminium.
Regular ALCLAD -apply 2-3 light coats at 15-20 psi-back with any R/C paint.
High Shine ALCLAD -chrome/polished aluminium-apply 2-3 light coats at 15-20psi-large areas can be backed with water based black or silver paint.