After I am satisfied with the basic silver, it gets a coat of acrylic, then its mostly pastels and a wash or two. Sealed with another coat of acrylic.
And sometimes a Chihuahua rubs up on it.
Gives it that special sheen.
(Bad puppy, get off my desk!...Aw,... who's a good puppy?.. you are!...thats a good girl! Nice puppy.....Hey!, get off my desk, you rotten dog!)