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Post by rodburner on Jun 1, 2009 3:04:31 GMT -5
I stopped using 50/50 black and thinner 3 plus years ago. I wanted to try something out with a new pen I bought that I originally thought would work well with other detailing. The pen is PIGMA MICRON 005 #1 Archival Ink made for acid free environments. The tip is 0.20mm width. These come in other sizes and colors too! This one particularly fits right between most grille bars so you can black out the areas that should be "see through". It takes maybe a day to completely dry on chrome surfaces. (made for paper so what do ya expect?) The ink lays right now, sometimes you might have to change angles while "coloring" the area to make sure it spreads to all edges evenly. I use the pen for doing gages, dash detail such as glove box door lines to make them stand out. You can do a lot with these things! Here is a picture of the pen tip compared to the spaces between grille bars. Only half the grille is done here. The main reason I use these over mixed black and thinner, is because when I am done the chrome bars (stuff that should be chrome) actually stands out a lot better. With the paint mix from a brush it's dulling the chrome parts that you want to show up bright! I hope this makes sense... The pen is under $5.00 at most art supply stores like Hobby Lobby or Michael's. (look closely at the very end of the tip and see a tiny black tip)
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Post by virgmeister on Aug 5, 2009 11:24:17 GMT -5
A few months ago i came across a black wash i like a lot. It is water-based and water clean-up. It usually takes 2 coats, but each coat dries in about 15 mins if the first coat is not thick. You put a small amount on a paintbrush and touch it to the part you are blackwashing, and it flows into the part. It makes it neater on the grilles, because you can touch it just outside of the headlight bezels, and it flows into it so you are not getting it on the bezels. Here is a pic of the bottle. I hope this is helpful. Virgil
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