Looking for a cheap alternative to Bare Metal Foil? Try this.

So, you've graduated to the world of using foil to simulate chrome on models have you? Good! The benefits of using Bare Metal Foil for trim etc. on models is the realism and ease of use. It looks way better than silver/chrome paints and if your having trouble applying it, watch a few YouTube videos on the subject and you'll be a pro in no time! The problem with Bare Metal Foil is, it's kinda expensive. Here's a cheap solution, aluminum foil tape! This stuff can be found at any hardware store (and some Dollar stores) and is used to seal seams in heating and dryer duct work. It also has many other applications, and as I found out, one is modeling! The best tape to use is the cheapest, thinnest stuff you can find. Good quality aluminum tape is too stiff and thick for our use. We want similar to the Bare Metal Foil brand, thin and strong with good adhesive. If you can find a tape like this you'll be in luck as I have put it next to Bare Metal Foil on models and nobody can tell the difference. Happy hunting!