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So I would prime your stitch marker with either a spray primer or brush on. This will allow the paint to stick without having to rough it up. I would look into another brand of miniature paint called Vellajo, they have a chrome metallic paint that seems to be what you are after. There are YouTube videos that show the paint effect that might also be useful to watch before you purchase as miniature hobby paint is not always cheap.