Touching it, no matter how long you had it dry, WILL dull the head, almost instantly. Us nerds on a Facebook Micronauts board found out: --Let it dry one week. --Coat it in Pledge Future Shine. ...all other coatings and such I've tried dull it.
@@TomatoTomato911 Some say *wait a few hours* before coating, other say wait *72 hours.* There is so much conflicting information. I personally tried Future and I can't say it worked. If you are still interested in the subject, here's a Russian dude who tested 8 different clear coats: th-cam.com/video/HvCLDBADzH8/w-d-xo.html (He then followed that video up with Future shine).
By the way as a side note. These Micronauts were made to fit into Transformers. The gun that is transformed from Magetron when in the third I guess transformable stage it has a seat with a place for someone holding a firing gun and a part there that would fit into the Micronaut figures back. It looks kick ass. But Takara created both.
Wow that us impressive!I USE Alclad for my large aircraft models and the results are great!You first paint the model gloss black and then airbrush a light coat of Alclad bright chrome.Looks great!
Wow, looks great! I've seen some other Micronauts collectors use a chrome nail polish that worked well too - would love to see a comparison of it next to the Molotow Liquid Chrome.
Great finding indeed! I confess I dislike painting with brushes and sprays, as they are quite messy and they require time and care after usage. Pens / markers definitely work best for me, and this Molotow Liquid Chrome marker seems to be the best solution so far for chroming action figures parts. I have also been trying to use black markers to restore figures, but so far I haven't been able to come up with a solution. I am afraid that all DVD-specific markers I have tried, which would seem ideal to coat plastic, end up looking sort of purplish on plastic. :(
I am afraid I learned that the hard way, hahahahah... Fortunately I tried with a few quite damaged and cheap figures, so no real harm done. Still, I am hopeful that one day someone will think of how to paint figures with something clean that applies as a marker. That would make fixing and even customizing soooo much easier.
Been experimenting with these myself. Seems like a non-aerosol clear coat doesn't destroy the finish, so that's a way to protect it. It does dull it, but not terribly. Might be a good approach to chroming and protecting something meant for handling.
I turned my modern Reveal the Shield Jazz into something more chromed and G1 / Diaclone looking! Just remember to let it dry 1 week, then only coat it in Pledge Future Shine.
I'm going to try this on a Vintage Pre Rub Optimus Prime. The smoke stacks and part of the edges of the bumpers need a touch up. Just taking note not to touch those areas to avoid dulling.
I'm VERY excited about these pens! I ordered the 1 and 4mm from Amazon immediately after watching this video! They aren't the easiest to find in the States either, because they are constantly listed as being available, but are usually marked: CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. I managed to find them though for around $9 for the 1mm and $15 for the 4mm. I will be using them on a few of my Micronauts figures (Time Traveller and Biotron's head) right away. I'm dying to try them out on an old R2D2 figure head also! Have you tried them on one of those yet, Dave? Do they leave streaks? They don't appear to in your video. I think I will test mine out on one of the Microtron head visors I have lying around. Thanks so much for recommending these, and showing us how to go about things. As always, you are an inspiration! You have the BEST toy fix it guides available online!
So as far as chroming goes, this the easiest cost effective solution to restoring action figures? It seems too damn easy. Thanks for showing this. Now we need to find a good sealant I guess.
I plan on using the molotow chrome pen to restore the chrome on my G1 Optimus Prime, but the questions I have is: Can I use any type of clear coat without dulling the molotow chrome? If I can use clear coats how long should I let the chrome paint dry before applying the clear coat? Where can I buy the best clear coats in the UK?
So far the only clear that works with Molotow is Alclad Klear. It has to be airbrushed. It's the only clear coat that does not ruin the mirror effect of the chrome.
Keep in mind, like he said, they will still dull quickly if you handle them even after they are dry. Nothing tops the metalizing process shown in a previous video, although it's a lot of work.
Great find on the pens... no primer needed?? I still have my bottle of aclad that I purchased around 5 years ago... not sure how long your pens will last but they did do a nice quick fix.
Hi Dave, this would be great for my Vintage Action Man Bullet Man Hand. I should now be able to use a standard hard hand and use this method. Where can I source the pens again please.
Hi, again. That is pretty impressive. I've never seen those, I'll have to look. I'm in the U.S. and get my supplies from Hobby Town or Hobby center and work pretty much off the shelf. Does it come in other metals, gold, brass, etc? A light clear might keep it from dulling. Thanks and cheers.
This pen really offers a nice shiny looking but wat is the point that if it gets dull if you touch it? I waited 1 week for it to dry completely and it still gets dull when I touch it. I have tried some different coating but it got dull with all of them. :(
Actually takes over a month to cure fully. Not sure why . I tried to dull a piece I did 4 months ago. It wouldn't dull until I pressed and rubbed hard and a lot.
Great video. Question for you ? I've just used this pen on a figure, once dries can I go back over again with a second coat or will it ruin the chrome effect ?
I wonder if acrylic clear coat spray would work okay on this? I have seen the difference between a lacquer and acrylic on the powder coated finger nails and it worked where the lacquer dulled(ruining the finish). The video looks like the pen turned out better than the original!
I see this fellow used alc-310 klear kote gloss which didnt destroy the finish but slightly affected it... th-cam.com/video/Ak_0q1Pfzlw/w-d-xo.html I bought my pens from Amazon.ca and they shipped from the U.K. and were less expensive than if I bought the from the U.S.!
fantastic tip. Thank you for the recommendation. I've been trying to come up with a good method to chrome a Star Wars Captain phasma figure. seems like this will probably work nicely. Are you able to paint over the Chrome with another color to add detail? thanks for sharing
l think the one done with the pen looks even better than the original, at least it looks that way on video, l might have to invest in one of those, do you know if they come in gold?? like for a vintage 3PO?? thank you and keepem coming:)
Think you just sold a lot of pens mate! Really great to see a nice simple way to get a good result. You mentioned it dulls if you touch it, can you just draw over it again or does it go all weird?
Toy Polloi To clarify, not lacquer, an acrylic brush-on. Like you'd get from Army Painter or Humbrol. They are very gentle on things that other sealers ruin - especially the one fron Army Painter. As for the spray, I was referring to an artist's _acrylic_ based spray sealer. :)
Hi Dave and congratulations on all your restorations! I have a question, what is in your opinion the best coat to apply after using these pens, in order to avoid dulling the chrome? Thanks in advance!
I've actually had success letting the chrome dry for at least a day, then doing a topcoat or two of Pledge (a.k.a. Future) acrylic finish. That seems to protect the mirror-look from getting dull during casual handling.
I'm confused, haven't these pens been around for about 30 odd years? or are they different, i had them when i was a kid, they came in gold too, cheap enough too , about 50p or so. you'd push the nip to get the paint flowing and it was strikingly shiny. in fact id say these pens are practically identical. just search your local pound shops and your sure to find them.
+Regaljester75 Same idea, but these are way better. The chrome finish they produce is very nice. The pens you are thinking of just produced a very dull silver grey.
You really need to do this with an airbrush. You will get much better consistency and no streaks like you do from rubbing it on with the pens. Also you should clearcoat with either Alclad clear or Future. The reduction of the luster is pretty negligible and you can handle it perfectly without dulling the chrome with oils and fingerprints.
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Touching it, no matter how long you had it dry, WILL dull the head, almost instantly. Us nerds on a Facebook Micronauts board found out: --Let it dry one week. --Coat it in Pledge Future Shine. ...all other coatings and such I've tried dull it.
You can apply future floor few hours after it dried with a soft brush and leave it for a week u touched.
@@TomatoTomato911
Some say *wait a few hours* before coating, other say wait *72 hours.* There is so much conflicting information. I personally tried Future and I can't say it worked.
If you are still interested in the subject, here's a Russian dude who tested 8 different clear coats: th-cam.com/video/HvCLDBADzH8/w-d-xo.html
(He then followed that video up with Future shine).
It's been 40-odd years since I did surgery on a broken Micronaut. Good technique!
By the way as a side note. These Micronauts were made to fit into Transformers. The gun that is transformed from Magetron when in the third I guess transformable stage it has a seat with a place for someone holding a firing gun and a part there that would fit into the Micronaut figures back. It looks kick ass. But Takara created both.
This is gonna give my TFs a new lease of life. Thanks!
Wow that us impressive!I USE Alclad for my large aircraft models and the results are great!You first paint the model gloss black and then airbrush a light coat of Alclad bright chrome.Looks great!
I'm gonna buy these today for a custom Boba Fett I'm doing. Thanks for the great tips, as always.
Wow, looks great! I've seen some other Micronauts collectors use a chrome nail polish that worked well too - would love to see a comparison of it next to the Molotow Liquid Chrome.
Wow! Those pens are AMAZING!
I would colour it absolutely everything to chrome. Nothing will stop me getting screen accurate Silver Nemesis Cybermen now
I need to redo the chrome on my Rhino M.A.S.K and was looking at these versus paint but you have really sold me on the pens thank you!
That's a great idea not just for Microman!
You should make a video on this method but with a solid dome R2-D2 !
this is very good stuff been using this a long while and did my micronauts too among other items ...
Thanks for showing us this, it is very helpful and looks amazing.
Great finding indeed! I confess I dislike painting with brushes and sprays, as they are quite messy and they require time and care after usage. Pens / markers definitely work best for me, and this Molotow Liquid Chrome marker seems to be the best solution so far for chroming action figures parts. I have also been trying to use black markers to restore figures, but so far I haven't been able to come up with a solution. I am afraid that all DVD-specific markers I have tried, which would seem ideal to coat plastic, end up looking sort of purplish on plastic. :(
+Daniel Luque Markers are not a good idea. They bleed into he plastic over time and will change colour.
I am afraid I learned that the hard way, hahahahah... Fortunately I tried with a few quite damaged and cheap figures, so no real harm done. Still, I am hopeful that one day someone will think of how to paint figures with something clean that applies as a marker. That would make fixing and even customizing soooo much easier.
Finally! An answer to my chrome problems! Thank you thank you thank you thank you thannnnnk you! Oh, and by the way, thank you.
Been experimenting with these myself. Seems like a non-aerosol clear coat doesn't destroy the finish, so that's a way to protect it. It does dull it, but not terribly. Might be a good approach to chroming and protecting something meant for handling.
Thank you so much! I have a ton of old Transformers where the chrome has gone away and was wondering how to restore them.
I turned my modern Reveal the Shield Jazz into something more chromed and G1 / Diaclone looking! Just remember to let it dry 1 week, then only coat it in Pledge Future Shine.
I feel like I want to chrome up everything! EVERYTHING!
But I might just settle for MASK vehicles...
I'm going to try this on a Vintage Pre Rub Optimus Prime. The smoke stacks and part of the edges of the bumpers need a touch up. Just taking note not to touch those areas to avoid dulling.
Thanks mate. Ill get me those. Really cool
I'm VERY excited about these pens! I ordered the 1 and 4mm from Amazon immediately after watching this video! They aren't the easiest to find in the States either, because they are constantly listed as being available, but are usually marked: CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. I managed to find them though for around $9 for the 1mm and $15 for the 4mm. I will be using them on a few of my Micronauts figures (Time Traveller and Biotron's head) right away. I'm dying to try them out on an old R2D2 figure head also! Have you tried them on one of those yet, Dave? Do they leave streaks? They don't appear to in your video. I think I will test mine out on one of the Microtron head visors I have lying around. Thanks so much for recommending these, and showing us how to go about things. As always, you are an inspiration! You have the BEST toy fix it guides available online!
That's awesome!
pretty cool
I was wondering if you were going to try those pens on Micronauts. You answered my question before I could ask it.
So as far as chroming goes, this the easiest cost effective solution to restoring action figures? It seems too damn easy. Thanks for showing this. Now we need to find a good sealant I guess.
ive also seen this put into an airbrush and sprayed
I plan on using the molotow chrome pen to restore the chrome on my G1 Optimus Prime, but the questions I have is:
Can I use any type of clear coat without dulling the molotow chrome?
If I can use clear coats how long should I let the chrome paint dry before applying the clear coat?
Where can I buy the best clear coats in the UK?
awesome!!
amazing
So far the only clear that works with Molotow is Alclad Klear. It has to be airbrushed. It's the only clear coat that does not ruin the mirror effect of the chrome.
You sold me on them! Just ordered a couple
Have you tried using gold and silver leaf yet? A bit of a challenge, but the plus side is you can polish it up a bit.
Keep in mind, like he said, they will still dull quickly if you handle them even after they are dry. Nothing tops the metalizing process shown in a previous video, although it's a lot of work.
How long do you wait for before handle them ?
Best to leave it a few days to a week really.
Interesting, as always. Is it possible to spray the chromed parts with a protective clear paint, or will it spoil the chrome finish?
What did you use to strip off chrome before using chrom marker?
I love your videos! Do you have any Metal Men Restoration videos?
Nice video. Is the finish even or do the pens leave marks (like a brush would)?
Is there a gold molotow chrome pen?
No yet.
Great find on the pens... no primer needed?? I still have my bottle of aclad that I purchased around 5 years ago... not sure how long your pens will last but they did do a nice quick fix.
Wow!!!
TP, this would work on a vintage Bullet man's helmet and arms? I see they make a refill for your pens.
You state at the end not to touch a lot because it will dull overtime. What if you give it a spray of lacquer?
I am doing a Micronauts concept film using customs. Would I need to remove a figure's paint first? I could that with polish remover.
Remove the chrome with oven cleaner.
Remove the chrome with oven cleaner.
Looks great. What if you finished them off with a light clear coat spray application?
Lacquer ruins the finish. Same as it did with the chrome spay paint.
I guess you could put a clear gloss over the chrome for protection
Lacquer ruins the finish. Same as it did with the chrome spay paint.
David, do you have any AD&D action figures you'd want to make a review or a show & tell?
Lots and lots th-cam.com/play/PLrXqR-NE5Jru-1-EtJtyD6NdrCIniMGdg.html
would a coat of lacquer/clearcoat help it stay shiny?
No. Lacquer ruins the finish. Same as it did with the spray paint.
This was a great review in chrome restoration! This is actually a great idea. Do they sell that chrome pen in U.S. stores?
How long do you must wait for before handling ?
Hi Dave, this would be great for my Vintage Action Man Bullet Man Hand. I should now be able to use a standard hard hand and use this method. Where can I source the pens again please.
Just do a google search. They come up from lots of sellers.
What are you using to hold the head while you paint?
A crocodile clip.
I wonder if those pens would work on the vintage Battlestar Galactica Cylon figures......??
Another figure I was going to try it on. I have a few with almost no chrome on.
Hi, again. That is pretty impressive. I've never seen those, I'll have to look. I'm in the U.S. and get my supplies from Hobby Town or Hobby center and work pretty much off the shelf. Does it come in other metals, gold, brass, etc? A light clear might keep it from dulling. Thanks and cheers.
+zeppyday Just silver at the moment. Any top coat seems to dull it. Cheers
This pen really offers a nice shiny looking but wat is the point that if it gets dull if you touch it? I waited 1 week for it to dry completely and it still gets dull when I touch it. I have tried some different coating but it got dull with all of them. :(
Actually takes over a month to cure fully. Not sure why . I tried to dull a piece I did 4 months ago. It wouldn't dull until I pressed and rubbed hard and a lot.
Great video. Question for you ? I've just used this pen on a figure, once dries can I go back over again with a second coat or will it ruin the chrome effect ?
Yes, you can apply a second coat, but it shouldn't be needed. You will need to let it dry fully first otherwise it will smear.
Hi Dave! It looks brighter and shiner than Death Star Droid does. Could it fit there?
It is something I am going to be trying :D
I wonder if acrylic clear coat spray would work okay on this? I have seen the difference between a lacquer and acrylic on the powder coated finger nails and it worked where the lacquer dulled(ruining the finish). The video looks like the pen turned out better than the original!
+Christopher Ellis It's worth a try.
I see this fellow used alc-310 klear kote gloss which didnt destroy the finish but slightly affected it... th-cam.com/video/Ak_0q1Pfzlw/w-d-xo.html
I bought my pens from Amazon.ca and they shipped from the U.K. and were less expensive than if I bought the from the U.S.!
What spray did you use on that first one you showed? :) Thanks!
You can see it in this video. th-cam.com/video/Ls3bnfe4hN4/w-d-xo.html
can you use a clear gloss sealer
Lacquer ruins the finish. Same as it did with the chrome spay paint.
i love my Molotow Liquid Chrome. i can't stop. i think i got a problem
fantastic tip. Thank you for the recommendation. I've been trying to come up with a good method to chrome a Star Wars Captain phasma figure. seems like this will probably work nicely. Are you able to paint over the Chrome with another color to add detail?
thanks for sharing
I've not tried yet. That is next on my list.
Toy Polloi I eagerly await the results. 8-)
Does that ink stand being given a coat of gloss clear coat? If it does, I'm buying a couple of them.
I've not had any luck with a top coat. But they covered it on tested recently using an airbrush and top coat and it worked well.
l think the one done with the pen looks even better than the original, at least it looks that way on video, l might have to invest in one of those, do you know if they come in gold?? like for a vintage 3PO?? thank you and keepem coming:)
Just silver at the moment.
could you put a clear coat over it to protect the finish?
No. Lacquer or clear coat ruins the finish. I have tried.
Think you just sold a lot of pens mate! Really great to see a nice simple way to get a good result. You mentioned it dulls if you touch it, can you just draw over it again or does it go all weird?
AJ!! please come back with more videos!!!
actionjackman are you ever going to make videos again?
Hello... can u recommend some sort of clear coat for these pens. They work great, but seem to smudge/smear when touched. Thx in advance...
Nothing I have tried leaves the chrome un-touched.
Well that stinks! Lol
Could you restore a Star Wars Death Star droid with these ?
Yep. Though it takes over a month to fully cure or else you need to clear coat it.
Have you tried a gloss acrylic spray or a brush-on gloss acrylic to seal them? (I DO NOT recommend Vallejo no matter what anyone says.)
Lacquer ruins the finish. Same as it did with the chrome spay paint.
Toy Polloi To clarify, not lacquer, an acrylic brush-on. Like you'd get from Army Painter or Humbrol. They are very gentle on things that other sealers ruin - especially the one fron Army Painter. As for the spray, I was referring to an artist's _acrylic_ based spray sealer. :)
Not stuff I have so I will leave that for others to try. So far anything put on the top dulls the finish.
Hi, what pen thickness do you advise me to use to paint the he-man thunder punch?
I'm sure I cover that in my Thunderpunch he-man video 🤔
@@toypolloi Tks I'll find it
@@toypolloi Just watched it. It's a 4mm pen. Just bought it. Tks again and compliments for your content. I enjoy it
Do these come in any other colours?
As yet, no.
Hi Dave and congratulations on all your restorations! I have a question, what is in your opinion the best coat to apply after using these pens, in order to avoid dulling the chrome? Thanks in advance!
Thanks. I don't use a top coat. I just let it cure for a long time. That seems to work.
@@toypolloi thanks, and what is in your experience "a long time"? About a month? I let them dry for a couple of weeks, but maybe it wasn't enough
You think that the floor polish would be Ok?
A month has worked for me in a nice warm room. Try watching Tested, he uses all sorts of top coats. I've not had much luck.
@@toypolloi good, thank you so much, I'll give it a try! Keep up the good work :) a fan from Italy
Do you feel these pens would work well on a captain phasma action figure from Star Wars. Never bought one as I didn't like the silver finish on them.
Yodas swamp go for it I'd watch it
Something for you to try. I'll stick to vintage :D
That's what i'm doing right now! great finish but it needs coating because after a week drying it loses reflections when you touch it.
have you tried a protective lacquer over the top?
I have, and it ruins the finish. Same as it did with the chrome spay paint.
Such a shame, so glad the chrome pens work really well, i'm impressed. Great job as always.
I've actually had success letting the chrome dry for at least a day, then doing a topcoat or two of Pledge (a.k.a. Future) acrylic finish. That seems to protect the mirror-look from getting dull during casual handling.
how come the face is Elvis face??
I'm confused, haven't these pens been around for about 30 odd years? or are they different, i had them when i was a kid, they came in gold too, cheap enough too , about 50p or so. you'd push the nip to get the paint flowing and it was strikingly shiny.
in fact id say these pens are practically identical. just search your local pound shops and your sure to find them.
+Regaljester75 Same idea, but these are way better. The chrome finish they produce is very nice. The pens you are thinking of just produced a very dull silver grey.
Toy Polloi thanks for the reply, it was kinda driving me batty. Keep up the good work, I enjoy the memories.
You really need to do this with an airbrush. You will get much better consistency and no streaks like you do from rubbing it on with the pens. Also you should clearcoat with either Alclad clear or Future. The reduction of the luster is pretty negligible and you can handle it perfectly without dulling the chrome with oils and fingerprints.
The actual final finish is pretty fragile though...
It is as I mention in the video. But fine for display if you don't touch it too much.
Toy Polloi sorry didn’t realise you’d mentioned it already !