Paint Chipping Medium VALLEJO Ammo Chipping Fluid Heavy Effects 35 ml

VALLEJO Ammo Chipping Fluid Heavy Effects 35 ml is a specialty modelling medium formulated to create heavy, natural-looking paint chipping and weathering on scale models. The translucent fluid is intended for application between paint layers or on top of future/pastel paints, allowing selective removal of the upper coat to reveal underlying colours and simulate worn, exposed substrate. Supplied in a 35 ml bottle from VALLEJO, this medium is suitable for military vehicles, trucks, railway stock and diorama elements where pronounced chipping and heavy wear are required.

Advantages

The chipping fluid enables controlled, repeatable paint removal without aggressive mechanical abrasion. It produces realistic edges and flakes, preserving fine surface detail and underlying colour transitions. The formula is compatible with common model paints and clear coats when used as directed, and its translucent appearance helps assess coverage during application. Because it is designed specifically for modelling, it facilitates a range of chipping effects from subtle wear to heavy, weathered surfaces.

Suitable for

• Military armour and vehicles requiring heavy chipping and battle-worn surfaces
• Civilian vehicles, trucks and construction equipment with pronounced paint loss
• Scale railway rolling stock and diorama structures showing exposed underlying layers
• Model builders seeking strong, controlled chipping for restoration or weathering projects

Key specifications

• Volume: 35 ml
• Type: Chipping/weathering medium for models
• Appearance: Translucent liquid designed for intercoat application
• Effect intensity: Heavy chipping suitable for pronounced wear and exposed substrate
• Compatibility: Intended for use with common modelling paints and varnishes when used according to instructions

How to use

Apply the chipping fluid in a thin, even layer over a cured intermediate or top coat where chipping is desired, or between paint layers prior to applying the final topcoat. Allow the product to dry to a tacky or dry state as described by the manufacturer, then apply the final paint layer. After the final coat has cured sufficiently, remove the top layer selectively using a stiff brush, cotton swab or water to reveal chipping and exposed underlying colours. Test on a scrap piece or inconspicuous area first to determine drying time and removal behaviour with your specific paints and coatings.

Usage recommendations

For best results, practise on spare parts to determine optimal drying times and removal technique. Use fine brushes or cotton swabs for precise chips and a stiffer brush for heavier, natural-looking flakes. Avoid applying overly thick layers of chipping fluid to prevent unpredictable removal patterns; thin, controlled layers produce the most realistic effects. Ensure adequate ventilation when working with solvents and allow paints and mediums to cure between steps for predictable results.