TamiyaAcrylic Gloss X-11 Chrome (10ml, Silver)

I am using Tamiya, Revell and Humbrol paints, both acrylic and enamel. I honestly could not recommend one brand over the other as I find they all have superb paints and less than adequate dependant on colour. Also, as I sometimes buy new paints from Ebay then I have no idea of knowing how old they may be and I imagine this would be a factor in quality (paints have a 'shelf life'). I find Tamiya can also vary, for one example I have a Gloss Red enamel X-7 and the coverage is fantastic, same could be said for say Humbrol Gloss Black enamel 33, or Revell Gloss Blue acrylic 52. On the other hand I have Revell Steel and Aluminium enamels and they are awful glue like substances which are useless (if anyone has an answer why this maybe then please pass comment so I can read) despite having used Revell's own thinners. Same for Humbrol with Brass enamel.In regards to this particular paint, Tamiya X-11 then I would have to say if one is looking for a 'chrome' like look one say model motorcycle silencers then this is not life like, I would recommend Humbrol 11 enamel for the purpose. Also, Tamiya paints may not be to everyones liking as I find they can be 'bitty' in appearance which the experts would no far better than me and maybe is to do with pigmentation. If I had to recommend a paint brand based on my non-scientific experience then I would be hard pushed but if I was pushed then I would go for Humbrol.Cheers, DPF

It's better than standard silver but certainly nothing like chrome. If you're looking for bright and shiny, don't buy this.

Though the paint is good its not chrome silver more like a dull or pewter like silver. I wanted a shiny bright chrome finish and this is not it.

As always with tamiya products, be they models, tools paints or adhesives, tamiya is quality.

I used the paint to touch up the silver foam paint on a model p51 mustang. The match was perfect.