Acrylic Wash VALLEJO Vallejo Ammo Light Rust Wash 35 ml

VALLEJO Vallejo Ammo Light Rust Wash 35 ml is an acrylic wash formulated for scale models and miniatures. Supplied in a 35 ml bottle, the thin, pigment-rich fluid is engineered to flow into panel lines, crevices and textured surfaces to reproduce subtle light rust and weathering effects. The product is compatible with common modelling materials and works as a shading and detailing aid to bring out fine relief on vehicle, diorama and figure models.

Advantages

This acrylic wash offers controlled flow properties and good pigment suspension to ensure consistent application. It is water-based, allowing adjustment or removal while wet for flexible blending. The low-viscosity formula settles naturally into recesses to emphasise details without obscuring raised surfaces, and the concentrated pigment provides visible results with minimal quantity.

Suitable for

• Plastic model kits (armor, vehicles, aircraft)
• Resin conversion parts and garage kits
• Metal miniatures and figures
• Dioramas and scale scenery requiring rust/weathering effects

Key specifications

• Type: Acrylic wash (thin, pigment-rich)
• Volume: 35 ml bottle
• Colour effect: Light rust / subtle weathering tones
• Solvent: Water-based, suitable for brush application
• Compatibility: Plastic, resin, metal surfaces (primed or painted)

How to use

Shake the bottle gently before use to ensure even pigment distribution. Apply the wash with a fine brush to panel lines, recesses and textured areas; capillary action will draw the product into details. Leave the wash to settle for a short period, then remove or blend excess with a clean damp brush while still wet to achieve the desired intensity and transitions. Allow the applied wash to fully dry before applying varnish or additional layers.

Usage recommendations

Test on a sample or hidden area first to confirm colour and behaviour on the chosen substrate. Use light, successive applications rather than excess product in a single pass. For best results, apply over compatible primer or basecoat; seal with an appropriate varnish after the wash is completely dry.