Moral of the story: Size doesn’t matter.

@ALijuic3

3 жыл бұрын

That's what she said

@mcdetailing7598

3 жыл бұрын

Just the layers

@MarioDuarteMD19

3 жыл бұрын

My gf disagrees

@noiz1762

3 жыл бұрын

It's how you use it :)

@LucasGuillemette

3 жыл бұрын

What matters is how much coverage you get out of it

does it work on keyboards asking for friend

@catdoglover

3 жыл бұрын

damn bro haven’t seen u in years

@saladlord4312

3 жыл бұрын

@@catdoglover He started uploading again like a week ago

@catdoglover

3 жыл бұрын

@@saladlord4312 yeah i saw, thats cool shit

@alexsib444

3 жыл бұрын

just mercury

@kinteyoi

3 жыл бұрын

Not again...You’re looking for Liquid Mercury Steve..

Looks cool! How does the paint look now that it's been a couple months? It is very common for solvent based paints to react with plastics over time and for the plastic and paint to get sticky or gooey. I am very curious if it reacted over time.

@truthselfevident

3 жыл бұрын

Rigght, how goes it? Are they melting?

@ayes8896

3 жыл бұрын

@@truthselfevident probally not melted

@GrzegorzDurda

3 жыл бұрын

No the solvents evaporate and dont stay in the paint.

@StarmanDX

3 жыл бұрын

@Raya Mitova glass, just get a bunch of jars

@Ohnoitsbuggerednow

3 жыл бұрын

it's shit and it never dries properly .. If you try to polish it , it goes grey .. Stick to rattlecans

Protip the shininess of the paint is also related to how smooth the surface is, when making metal shiny you have to make it sanded, it's the micro roughness.

“this stuff smells so bad... but look at the coverage!” art history of solvents and toxic ingredients for better colors in a nutshell

@battlesheep2552

3 жыл бұрын

True dat, you should see how brilliant an orange uranium makes

@johnster02

3 жыл бұрын

@@battlesheep2552 i have. i died

@veryhonestlad9861

3 жыл бұрын

I died when my nigga put on a mask 🤣🤣

@CalebBohanon

3 жыл бұрын

Mad hatter vibe

@grokster9ontheroads174

3 жыл бұрын

Every painter from the old dats,(70s) and even a famous current one that’s an artist vs the aforementioned housepainters, turned into alcoholics and or drug addicts but mostly alcohol because the fumes caused something to their brain that only more toxic paint or alcohol could alleviate. It’s sad really,before people started using respiratory equipment.

Shame it’s not the same mirror effect as the thumbnail shows

@NealonHD

3 жыл бұрын

It propably cant be because the surface he painted is too rough. If it was smoother, it would maybe mirror more.

@SyntheticFuture

3 жыл бұрын

I think you want to polish it in between coats to get a smoother layers and then polish and buff the last layer. You should be able to get pretty mirror like results.

@fartyfat6539

3 жыл бұрын

if you paint it on a smooth surface like glass or well-sanded wood, it would be similar to the thumbnail. Preferably airbrush, so you dont get those brush strokes texture.

@SyntheticFuture

3 жыл бұрын

You also want to seal 3d prints and sand them to a very fine grit.

@bessiebuddy7951

3 жыл бұрын

I was disappointed too, I mean the paint is still cool tho

Stuart Semple NEVER fails to impress me with his products. They're amazing. I do hope he comes out with a line of holographic stuff (if he hasn't already).

Wow!!!!!!!!! I've been deliberating purchasing this product due to the price and the fact that I always get let down when I've tried similar mirroring paints. Glad to know its actually as amazing as purported. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Dan, try it out in an air brush. I'm curious how that would look.

@aaronmontgomery2055

3 жыл бұрын

i saw dad instead of dan, LOL

@That1NissanGuy

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronmontgomery2055 glasses are awesome

@Adniwhack

3 жыл бұрын

me too... would like to see how it would look on Airbrush

@club6525

3 жыл бұрын

He will do it 2 days after you comment this

@That1NissanGuy

3 жыл бұрын

@@club6525 😂😂😂 Already been filmed

The reason you had to put so much on the 3D printed objects was because they had a bad surface finish you should have polished them to a shine before painting them.

@asronome

3 жыл бұрын

Or apply a layer of glossy paint beforehand

@n3tdh

3 жыл бұрын

Also his brush was a low quality brush. you could see the brush strokes. Give that paint to someone who paints miniatures and see the final result

@alexsandoval7202

3 жыл бұрын

Or sanded with a 220 grit followed by 320 for super smooth finish

@happyjohn354

3 жыл бұрын

@@n3tdh CHROME MARINES!!!! edit: Also I wana see this on Necrons.

@DrakeOola

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexsandoval7202 320 grit is what you call a smooth finish? lmao...

I'd love to see this on a finely sanded and polished surface to see how much of a difference it makes. Super cool ty for this review.

Thanks for this. Ordered a bottle for use in RC modelling.

imagine if its just mercury in a bottle

@arlynnecumberbatch1056

3 жыл бұрын

Mercury looks like gallium and it will just form beads instead

@olivecool

3 жыл бұрын

@@arlynnecumberbatch1056 oh true

@cassandraa

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what i thought at first lol

@everydayistacotuesday9847

3 жыл бұрын

they don't cure in the same way.

@crazydog3307

3 жыл бұрын

ikr thats what i was thinking the whole time too lol

-Most Reflective Paint. -Paints high-roughness objects. What's the fucking point?

@wattson451

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts. Plus he’s using a brush, the paint is gonna have grooves because of the bristles.

@bluelightning3290

3 жыл бұрын

Because it’s cool

@mstrfool

3 жыл бұрын

Well, it does show how well it works on sub optimal surfaces, and so does make a good test. But I have to question if it doesn't get any better on better surfaces, considering that the thumbnail was impressive, yet not in the video. Makes me suspect there's deception with the thumbnail.

@tophatvideosinc.5858

3 жыл бұрын

you didnt whatch the rest of the video

@mstrfool

3 жыл бұрын

@@tophatvideosinc.5858 Where'd they hide it? I watched the one posted from start to finish, and I was there specifically to see what was shown in the thumbnail. The video ended, and that never came up.

Thanks for your demo. Dan, have you tried using a sealer over the liquid mirror? If so what did you use and would you recommend it for a functional area? In search cause I've applied the liquid mirror to a metal counter chair (4 more to go and reupholstery). Before I go down this long load and expense I'm stuck at the first one now because of sealer search. One that will protect but not dull the chrome like shine. Any suggestions? Would so appreciate any and all advice. Thanks

I’m definitely super curious how well it will look if you mix flotrol with the paint so you can increase the volume amount

I used to watch your videos my freshman year. Here I am nearly six years later, holding my two month old baby, and you just popped up randomly in my recommended videos. So good to watch your videos again Dan!

@YourBelovedM

3 жыл бұрын

Hope yall are doing good

i'm gonna paint my house with this in one dip

@genkiwhatifs3285

3 жыл бұрын

Yeh and that way everyone who walks by ur house sees just how fugly they are

@MT-il5tk

3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Boy I needed that for a project I did! Thank you

You will get a much better result if you do a few extra things. Firstly, thin out this product so you can use it through a spray gun. Then start by painting a primer on your surface, then spray a black gloss paint on that, and then finally, the chrome can be lightly sprayed on that over several layers. The black undercoat allows you to lightly spray the silver on top with the thinnest amount, to get complete coverage. And it's actually the glossy undercoat surface combined with a thin silver colour that creates the reflective effect.

I’d love to see you put the mirror paint over the blackest black! Also, I remember commenting this product on another video, thanks for making this I love seeing you review products like this!

@jaythestampede

3 жыл бұрын

You know it would just cover the black right? The paint isn’t a light source lol

@MissZombunnie

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaythestampede I know but when you use mirror paint it works better on a black surface

@Kitulous

3 жыл бұрын

better mix them thoroughly

@tibo6749

3 жыл бұрын

Or whitest white

@scottmantooth8785

3 жыл бұрын

*the contrast would be interesting to say the least*

Go figure a smooth surface reflects better than your unfinished 3D prints.

@onslaughter3066

3 жыл бұрын

@Cvlt Verum would’ve could’ve should’ve.

@rabbitwitha50cal

3 жыл бұрын

Both those prints we're finished though ¬-¬

@onslaughter3066

3 жыл бұрын

@@rabbitwitha50cal some people have a different idea of finished.

@grimfpv292

3 жыл бұрын

@Cvlt Verum Or used the acetone surface-melt trick.

@Shadows_Inc

3 жыл бұрын

@@rabbitwitha50cal they were not properly sanded and polished before painting. They weren't finished, just printed off and immediately painted. He didn't even fucking prime them...

“Like using a marker.” The paint contents are what is found in a metal felt marker. Cut the end of one of those markers off and your got the same stuff. Is it conductive? Can it be buffed/polished?

It’s super cool regardless I love it !

A best attempt test would be painting a "smooooth" surface such as something fine sanded with 1600 grit sandpaper, to determine if smoothness and application method effects reflectivity amount. A sanded varnished tabletop like thumbnail would have been a great test.

@verigone2677

2 жыл бұрын

This stuff is absolutely ridiculous on a properly prepared surface...nothing at all like it in the world. Not even plastidip compares for mirror shine on external application.

@MissSpaz

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's what I was thinking

@MissSpaz

2 жыл бұрын

@@verigone2677 Good to know! Definitely buying this!

@HouseholdDog

Жыл бұрын

He also goes over already painted areas, possibly leaving streaks. Also needs to thin it out a lot more.

@vcuevas58

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

for some reason i feel like this paint smells strongly of sharpie and i can smell it through my screen

@shadowbonboi8784

3 жыл бұрын

Most relatable thing on the internet

@Lumibear.

3 жыл бұрын

I have some and it does. I kinda like it though. Best effects btw: totally smooth well prepared clean surface, then apply a thick wet coat and just let it dry, DO NOT scratch it about with a brush.

I saw him put on the dust mask, and I immediately remembered my HAZWOPER training: using the wrong PPE for the hazard can be deadly. People wearing dust masks for vapor hazards are the #1 most common example of this. So folks: don't do this.

I was going to say I wonder how the coverage and mirror effect you would get with an airbrush but the coverage using a regular brush is impressive .

Would love to see someone that knows how to finish paint use this stuff. With sanding, clear coating, buffing etc.

@Ohnoitsbuggerednow

2 жыл бұрын

clearcoat makes it go grey :/

@azboy2009

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ohnoitsbuggerednow ....typical of "almost chrome" type paints.

@TradBarbie

2 жыл бұрын

Someone already said it, but as a painter, you usually can't cover these paints. So no added durability. These types often rub off as well. Basically use it for something you'll never ever touch.

Imagine this on something primed with gloss black, then used the chrome paint on an airbrush.

Watching you paint that Oscar seems very soothing now I want to paint one

I am actually extremely impressed!

Dan I’ve been watching you for 4 years and I regret nothing

I love how nice and artistic the thumbnail for this video is, really enjoy it! There was quite a lot of work and thought put into it and it really shows. Merry Christmas everyone

I would LOVE to see a hoodie painted half with this and the other half with moshou black. I feel that could be a really cool project and an interesting experiment.

@slhayhoe

3 жыл бұрын

Now that's funny

Yes glad to see another fellow Canadian on KZread (:

You should've painted a smooth surface, instead of extruded models.

@orlock20

3 жыл бұрын

I don't believe so. This is the type of paint prop departments and modelers would use.

You should compare it to “liquid chrome” markers from Molotov. They have the refills which you can also brush on or airbrush it.

@grindsman22

3 жыл бұрын

I've used Molotov's Liquid chrome with an airbrush, the reflectiveness is as good as the stuff in the video, unfortunately you have to wait months before the surface finish becomes unreactive to finger oils (it dulls if you touch it soon after painting.) I've tried several clearcoats but non maintain the glossy chrome look, they make it look more like satin polished aluminium.

@meademorgan6614

3 жыл бұрын

The liquid chrome markers are crap. You can’t clear it, you can’t touch it, and it sun fades almost as soon as you take it outside. 👎🏼

@keekeh

3 жыл бұрын

@@meademorgan6614 you sound like an expert on this subject, can you make a video on it?

@twonahaf

2 жыл бұрын

@@meademorgan6614 u should try a very thin layer of super glossy uv protective sealant

@GreenLegendRan

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a single video where anyone clears this, either, and someone asked Semple on his original KZread video what clear was recommended to protect it and he didn't answer. Solvents in clear spray will ruin this, just the same. I bet. Someone shoot a video testing that out.

I wonder if spraying the object with the cheaper chrome or mirror effect paint first and then coating with the mirror paint would make a good compromise?

Great video I have Black 3.0 and liquid crystal I am looking to get Mirror definitely. One question from where did you get oscar statue file ?

Imagine the results if the prop-gun and oscar were sanded smooth, then airbrushed.

omg i watch this video like 2 minutes, then I just realized its TheDanocracy 😂 my last time watching him when he was having fun with photobooth camera effect like back in 2016 lmao

@TheDanocracy

3 жыл бұрын

Woooowww hahaha welcome back!

Years ago, I needed a flagpole I made from 2"pipe, to shine nicely. I had some aluminum powder and mixed it with a high glass polyurethane. The results were fantastic. Give this a try.

Does this float or is the chrome too heavy? Have to tried hydro dipping with this?

I have a massive urge to paint one of my bass guitars with this.

What about trying it in an air pressure paint sprayer thingy? Smoother coverage. No brush stroke streaks.

It almost never ends 🤩

Incredible!!!

Yeah, the reflectiveness is always going to depending on the flatness and smoothness of the surface being painted. Any surface irregularities will cause the reflected rays to go off in other directions defeating the mirror effect. Layering the paint will only do so much.

@johnboydstun803

3 жыл бұрын

Would also really help to use a much finer and softer paint brush. Part of the problem here is you can see the lines made by the bristles in the brush

@OEDODRAGON

2 жыл бұрын

If there's such a thing as a 'cream' that you can use to smoothen the surface of your object before painting it with this stuff, I'd like to see the result.

@MrOiram46

Жыл бұрын

@@johnboydstun803 Imagine they make a self-leveling version of this stuff, it would eliminate the need for an airbrush for small-scale projects

Your pure excitement on this product gave me so much joy!

That’s awesome 🤩

It depends on the surface and the method of application. If you use a different brush, sponge brush or airbrush you'll get different results of smoothness resulting in different levels of reflection.

I've heard this stuff works best on matte black surfaces. Also try treating it like a lacquer, put many thin coats on then polish it and i think you'll get really great results like that

The other """chrome""" paint you found I GUARANTEE would be nothing even remotely close to the paint you got.

@toolazy4names302

3 жыл бұрын

Idk I think AK interactive's chrome looks better

@melody3741

3 жыл бұрын

@@toolazy4names302 ak extreme is pretty good but from the pics is still paint. This stuff is not paint. He didnt use it right and its also really hard to tell from pictures, but it is better for a actual chrome finish. Ak is good quality paint and is shiny but seems to have a matte texture more so than this one.

That coverage is trippy

Could you add and extender to the paint? I’ve used extenders on water-based paints to extend the dry time which helped level out brush marks.

You need to apply it on way thinner to get rid of those brush strokes!

@BoingBB

3 жыл бұрын

Not really, he just needs a better brush with softer bristles - and a smoother surface to paint on! I think the result would be quite spectacular.

@Shadows_Inc

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoingBB or airbrush it on top of a high gloss black layer, and then polish after drying with a microfiber cloth, you know, like how chrome lacquer is supposed to be applied.

@BoingBB

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shadows_Inc I just watched a video by the guy who invented the stuff and he said brushing is best and to use a soft bristled brush. You can spray it but it uses more paint. He paints several things and none required a black base layer.

@Shadows_Inc

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoingBB I'm still going to try using the proper chrome method, and I'll check back later with an update to see if there's a difference between that layering method, and just slathering it on.

@BoingBB

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shadows_Inc The inventor recommends putting it on as thinly as possible. On uneven surfaces let it dry and then apply a second coat. Coats are as thin as one micron.

There's a brand of paint pens I've been using for this same effect, they are pretty expensive, but are the best. They're by Krylon. The gold one I have here ATM is called 24k gold. I love them, not affiliated.

Love the Dodgers logo in the background while rocking a Yankees cap lol...

The reason more layers seems more reflective on the Oscar is because your piece is so rough. Each layer is effectively smoothing out the piece. If you had a sanded smooth piece (and wet-sanded with fine-grit sandpaper), it would probably look fantastic with one coat. The ball didn't benefit because it was already smooth.

that explains why it was in such a tiny bottle. Wow cool product, I wonder what art project ur gonna use this paint for

"- Oh my god, this stuff smells so bad! - This is definetly toxic! - I can smell it from here!" Stays inside. Wears no mask. :D

@botch3z

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. It's not like we all don't have masks either.

@Surreality7

3 жыл бұрын

“Got my air purifier on and my mask”

@Vadrun

3 жыл бұрын

@@Surreality7 Yeah, in the second part almost :P Air purifier does shit and that mask is definetly not graded for chemicals. I'm being obnoxious, I know xD

@MrPacman64

3 жыл бұрын

Yea..... Guy should have had a boxfan in his window lol The cloth mask did nothing and the air purifier did even less lol

@Surreality7

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vadrun At least he tried LMAO

I'm also wondering if it would make a difference if you put undercoats to get a better effect what do you think?

Did you ever try using a hair dryer on the brush painted surface? It could help smooth it.

I tried the mirror effect on a plastic clear tile, and was unimpressed by the reflectiveness of it. Your glass portrait frame cover looked much better. I wonder how this new stuff would look if you painted it on glass, and then looked through the other side.

If you prime what you want to paint first and make sure it is completely smooth then you will get a much more reflective finish with just one layer

I'm not a painter and even I was stunned by how much he was able to paint in one dip... Like holy crap!

Try using it after priming with high gloss black. That's how I use other "reflective" type paints and get the best outcome.

It’s cool how you made that metal Oscar look like it was 3D printed

It’s so much coverage, for such a thin paint!

Bro I'm sure if you would have sanded the oscar it would of looked even smoother and more reflective. Awesome review!

Lat summer I repainted my wheel hubcaps which are plastic like all hubcaps are today. First I bough a can of high gloss rustoleum spray paint, then I bought the high gloss chrome spray paint for a total of less that $10 USD. I painted the hubcaps black first and let it dry. Then I painted them with the chrome paint and they came our looking like chrome hubcaps. All for less than $10. I got that idea from some videos right here on KZread.

"The thinner the coat, the better the result". Duncan Rhodes would be proud.

I’m here once again to say how much I love Dan. Stay safe , happy holidays. Sending you love & warmth from Barbados ❤️❤️

LOL! I just today purchased some finger nail polish exactly the same shine. It's NOT totally chrome but, it does match that bottle of paint you bought! Also can find a high silver/chrome enamel paint by TESTORS. It's in the model car section at the art supply store. $2

What if you buffed this paint after it cured for a bit? Would it render a better mirrored finish?

I actually used this paint to customize a Lego Mandalorian minifigure and it looks pretty good

It's not about the size of the bottle.... It's about how much you can do with it 😂😭

@jakehalle3697

3 жыл бұрын

Somebody didn’t watch the rest of the video

It all would depend on the smoothness of the surface that you apply it to and also if you spray it i reckon the result would be great.

Would be interesting to make parabolic a solar cooker with it ? Thanks !

Instructions: "Don''t let the T-1000 out of the bottle" Me: "?" *spike through the eye socket* THE END

Something tells me you've never used lacquer before.

can you test this on glass to see if it is a clearer mirror than the mirror spray paint?

Did you test the cheaper version of that paint?

Fyi the other chrome paint he mentions is most likely ak interactive extreme metal: chrome

Everything is chrome in the future, squidward.

@yussufabukar32

3 жыл бұрын

thank you....I almost lost hope in humanity.

@ShowbizCentral_Inc™

3 жыл бұрын

Spongebob said that not squidward

I have gotten fantastic results from this paint by helping the drying process along with a variable temp heat gun.

have your tried it on a spraygun/airbrush? would like to see, assuming it'd be better because of more even application than a regular brush

Haven't seen you for years

You should try polishing it and adding clear coat. Very interested in the result

What if u finished or color wet sand between coats for smoothness @ least 2 or 3 coats. Would spray coat help?

Merry Xmas or whatever U may celebrate Dano!!! Can U plz hug yourself and your fur baby for me haha💗😁

If you're wanting a better out come to the mirror finish aka chrome: Paint it in a flat black first, then go over it in the mirror paint. Use an airbrush though, this technique also works with spray paints that are chrome. But in order to achieve the better outcome you need to paint with flat black first.

I love how you didn't waste time. I immediately liked

Best over gloss black first coat. Wet sand with 600 to 1000 grit. Between each coat. Smoother is shinier and more reflective. I did a wooden dowel and it looked like a chrome rod. Great stuff.

When he finished the Oscar statue I thought to my self (This is probably how they make Oscars)

“This has a very strong toxic smell” 8y/o kids: “FINALLY A WORTHY OPPONENT

@ABUDY-6667

3 жыл бұрын

lmao

Gotta get this stuff

You should spray paint a switchglass panel with some mirror spray paint from the previous video and make a mirror that can turn on/off

“this stuff smells so bad and toxic" Puts on dusk mask like it will protect him lol