HOW TO: Chrome Scale Model Car Trim Using Aluminum Foil

I will be showing you how to add chrome trim to your model car using aluminum foil instead of bare metal foil.

[RackwitzG]

I like this because I don't want to have hundreds of special things around. Very cost effective too. Thanks for sharing.

[brerrabbit]

I haven`t been able to buy a good piece of usable BMF in years, so I gave your method a shot. I did the Revell 1-25 scale 59` Cadillac Eldorado coupe with the aluminum foil and it came excellent. I`ll probably go this way for a while. Thanks for the tip!

[animalyze]

Yep this is the way we did it back in the 70's on up. Lotta folks would use silver paint which was fine but Aluminum foil was the pro choice for decades till the Molotow, Alclad and Bare metal foil days. Bare metal is easier to work with and the results are on par with Aluminum foil easily if not better in some opinions. Good video how to!

[D-M-W]

Excellent idea. Thanks buddy keep doing this great hobby. I love ❤️ people who are addicted to this stuff. God bless you. 😊

[DiecastMediaNetwork]

That's a good idea. I've thought about using HVAC tape too, but this seems like a better alternative. Thanks for the tip!

[charlesball]

Awesome job! Nice to know there are alternatives to bare metal foil out there.

[Sean-Paul-yorl]

Thanks mate. I can understand remember you keep building them and I will keep watching them.👍.

[dazedealz]

I was wondering about how to do this but I think I got it now. Good video. thanks for the instructions and tips.

[daddyjoeracing]

Thanks for the great information I definitely will try this technique

[memorylanemodelcars]

I use Dollar Store Sandwich wrap foil its thinner. Testors spray adhesive spray bottle with dish soap and water

[crushingvanessa]

I have used BMF, foil and alum. duct tape. I find when BMF has any wrinkle, it will tear as you take it off the sheet, when it works it's nice but it's so thin, it's easy to rip. Foil works great for trim and airplanes, perfect for airplanes because it was once an airplane. Duct tape or hvac tape, just different name, it nice but very thick, good for large scale models or maybe r/c that will get beat on. It's a lot more durable.

[alfamam]

A tip, go to a construction store and ask for aluminum to join heating pipes, and aluminum in a roll already with glue, and as thin as this kitchen aluminum sheet, but it comes with glue, it is very strong, you can glue it to the piece then cut off the excess, you can also polish it before gluing it and when it's shiny, apply it....

[michaelhintz]

Great tutorial!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Bigskyguy]

A great alternative tip. Thanks for sharing this money saving tip.
Rick

[healeyaustin]

One suggestion, use a Black marker on Yr blade as a contrast to the foil 👍👍😎

[dfrasu]

I’ve used bear metal foil for years. The results are OK. I’m working on a 1/16 scale, Corvette stingray. I think I’ll give this a try. Thanks.

[thurmanlawson]

You can also use the foil from gum wrappers like juicyfruit gum, if you have the time to do so...

[C.Brown]

Looks pretty good actually.. I use the pens also, but this would definitely work out nicely.. 👍

[tedulmer]

I used to use xmas tinsel back in the '70s

[universopaco]

I think it is a great trick and with your permission I copy it to use it in my models thanks for sharing!!! a greeting!!