if I apply a color over a base metal that has a finish, will it still "stick"? I have bead caps in gold but I'd like to make them copper colored.
1180267
I've had great success on a variety if surfaces including metallic ones--especially with using the more "metallic" colors.
201950
Like wall paint flat black doesn't have any shine or gloss to it...it basically looks like black primer paint. No pearl or metallic shine. Go for the regular it will give the area a clean finish almost like factory
1420200
Let me first say that I worked for 30 yrs at PPG paint in various departments matching colors. I have this RO tap within 10 in of a Moen oil rubbed bronze faucet. The Moen does have small aluminum flakes in the coating giving it the appearance of gold flakes. The two blend so well I thought the RO tap had gold flakes also. However it doesn't. It appears to have very small particle size mica in the coating. On cars, the mica would give the coating a subtle sparkle versus aluminum which can be small particle size giving the subtle reflectiveness or the in your face large particle aluminum that sparkles not just that little shimmer. Taking into account the sparkle/shimmer effect of mica and aluminum flake it would easily be an industry match since untrained eyes cannot pick up the minute color differences. So I would say it doesn't have a solid chocolate brown appearance and it is not an exact match to my Moen faucet. But unless you get up close with a light to reflect off of the coating, you'd consider it a good match. Aside from that, you cna always return it if the subtle differences bother you.
317285
I really do not know how it will react on brass. On steel it darkens up really well and looks black not blue. It is designed for gun metal/ferrious type metals. So, you might want to try something else for your brass. But hey, it might work but I really do not think it will. Sorry wish I had a better answer for oyu.
149064
I was trying to refinish the back of a druzy pendant. Initially the pendant looked fabulous! Then I decided to put an acrylic top coat on it to prevent the gold leaf from turning copper. (Also I wasn't sure how the gold leaf would react to being next to skin.) It turned copper anyway. I tried two different acrylic products, however, both times the pendant turned copper. Hope this info is helpful.
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The color will be close, it does not show metal flake. I did a metal flake and a solid color, the solid color came out right on the metal flake seemed off. The trick is mixing in enough hardener and color because you run out of room in the bottle. The more color the better it looks but make sure you put enough hardener in because it effects the texture and it will go farther( acts as a thinner)
1715073
YES, I spray painted and its gorgeous. Spray paint is better for this type of metal.
2103206
Hi! I loved it! I sprinkled over my colored polish, let it set for a few minutes, then put a coat of clear over it & it lasted over 5 days - & in GOOD shape. No beads coming off or anything. I was surprised.
2176498
It seems to stick to bare metal. (I used it on a surface that was only partially rusty). On the other hand, it doesn't reform rust well.
1544731
There is a Wrights cream polish made just for silver that I would use instead. It works very well on silver as the copper one works on copper and brass.
1552833
If it is a metallic 1 will work but all other colors take 2 and no matter what they are streaky and take forever to dry. I use Seche Vite topcoat which sets my polish for as long as I wear it but this will still dent after drying unless it is a metallic. Hope this helps because I have so many from this that look beautiful in the bottle but won't dry and are streaky.
437272
Yes. I believe so. I've never had problems getting the same color effect with this as a base coat.
75683
I have spray painted a shelving system similar to this. However... I painted it with a primer first... This allowed the spray paint to stick. Not sure it's worth the effort to buy a new one for this purpose... but I was re-purposing an old bookshelf... so it worked for me.
697856
I use them on several types of metal such as aluminum, steel , brass. The light colors show up great on dark metals. The surface does need to be relatively clean of dirt, rust, grease or oil.
952227
No, it's a base metal which is a silver coating normally over copper. If you are planning to buy this to actually wear and not just have it as a collectible this set isn't great for wearing as the silver coating will rub off. Look into getting something from Etsy or search online for something more wearable.It's a lovely set but I keep it for collectible reasons only. Good luck with what you decide to do.
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For laying the color i'm sure it is fine. For metal or wood, if you want it to last you must use the appropriate primer (Metal) or Bonder (Wood). It will only stick to a surface as well as it can bond to it. (I like my Martini, Shaken not Stirred). Anyway, I have just began to use it with an airbrush. It having such a broad range of colors, allows for simpler blends. Then I will use the stencil with the type of artwork I am using.
1800605
Use Maas after polishing. Spouse says silver does not retarnish. It is a preservative. "Works great."