Vallejo Metal Color 32ml

Product information "Vallejo Metal Color 32ml" 

Water-based metallic paints combi-metal-colorIntroduction: 

Metal Color is a new range of water-based metallic paints specifically designed for airbrushing. In developing these new and innovative metallic paints, the latest generation of aluminium pigments has been used in a specially developed formula, resulting in a range of paints with exceptional resistance and adhesion to plastics and metal. Metal Color can be applied directly to models without the need for a primer. However, for fuselages and components for aircraft models, it is recommended to first apply a glossy black primer to highlight the unique and special quality of the aluminium finish. 

The Metal Color range consists of 19 references, available in 32 ml. bottles with flip-top/pipette closure.

How to use: Shake well before use. Pour the paint directly into the cup of the airbrush, either undiluted or previously diluted with Thinner 71.261. Colors can be mixed in the cup of the airbrush. Metal Color dries almost instantly on the model, allowing immediate application of aging processes such as the use of glazes, pigments and dry brushing techniques. However, it is recommended to allow about an hour of curing time before working on the fresh layer of paint.

Metal Color Gloss Black Primer 77.660: A water-based acrylic polyurethane primer that dries quickly to the touch and provides a glossy, self-leveling base coat with exceptional resistance. Painting the model can continue almost immediately after applying the primer. However, when using masking tape, it is recommended to allow the primer to cure for about 12 hours before starting the masking process. 

Gloss Varnish Metal Color 77.657: The varnish has been specially developed for airbrushing; it dries very quickly and leaves no fingerprints (“no tack”). Gloss Varnish 77.657 can be applied directly or thinned with distilled water or Thinner 71.261. In some cases, one coat of varnish is sufficient, but if multiple coats are required, an interval of 30 minutes between each coat is recommended. Once protected by the varnish, the colors resist the application of oils, glazes and even pure turpentine and light washes with alcohol. 

Airbrush Thinner 71.261: 

Airbrush Thinner can give the paint more flexibility without losing adhesion, opacity and coverage. The product also helps to delay the drying of the paint in the airbrush mechanism, so it is recommended to add a few drops of it when working thinner. For thinning with thinner, the recommended ratio is 1 part thinner to 3 parts paint. Distilled water alters the properties of Metal Color, but is not incompatible. Airbrush Flow Improver 71.362: This medium is designed to improve the flow and delay the drying of the paint on the needle when airbrushing. It is recommended to add 2 drops of flow improver to 10 drops of paint in the airbrush cup. Airbrush Cleaner 71.099: Airbrush Cleaner is the solution for cleaning the airbrush between one color and another. The product quickly removes the remains of the old paint and also lubricates the airbrush without damaging its mechanics. During painting, the tip of the airbrush should be cleaned occasionally with a cloth moistened with cleaner to remove dried traces of paint; this prevents splashes or clogging of the airbrush. Airbrush Cleaner can also be used on the model as a paint stripper to remove paint or correct errors when applying the colors.

Airbrush and compressor: Due to the viscosity of Metal Color, you can work with airbrush brushes up to 0.2 mm without the need to dilute the colors. However, environmental conditions may change the viscosity of the product and require further dilution. We recommend working with a compressor pressure between 10-15 PSI, 0.75-1.10 Bar (0.5-1 kg).