Water-based paint VALLEJO 77.712 Metallic 32 ml (liquid)

VALLEJO 77.712 Metallic 32 ml is a water-based metallic paint supplied in a 32 ml liquid bottle and formulated for hobby and model painting. Part of the Metal Color range, this paint contains aluminium pigments that produce a bright metallic finish with strong reflection. The water-soluble formula allows easy thinning, blending and cleaning with water and is suitable for both airbrush and brush application. It dries rapidly while preserving fine surface details and forms a homogeneous, self-leveling layer with good resistance after curing.

Advantages

This metallic paint provides exceptional brightness and reflective power from aluminium pigments, enabling realistic metallic effects without the need for enamels or solvent-based lacquers. Its water-based formulation simplifies thinning and cleanup with water, and it is compatible with Vallejo thinning and flow improver products for airbrushing. The quick-drying nature helps retain fine details and allows successive painting techniques with relatively short waiting times.

Suitable for

• Hobby and scale model aircraft, vehicles and miniatures requiring metallic finishes
• Airbrush application for uniform metallic coatings
• Brush application for details, touch-ups and small areas
• Blending and tinting when mixed with Model Air or Game Air ranges in the airbrush cup

Key specifications

• Volume: 32 ml liquid bottle
• Type: water-based metallic paint
• Pigments: aluminium-based metallic pigments
• Finish: bright metallic with high reflectivity
• Application methods: airbrush or brush
• Drying: quick-drying; forms self-leveling durable layer
• Cleaning and thinning: water-soluble; compatible with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner and Flow Improver

How to use

Shake the bottle well before use to disperse metallic pigments evenly. For airbrushing, dilute the paint as needed with water or Vallejo Airbrush Thinner/Flow Improver and apply with recommended compressor settings around 15–20 psi (0.5–1 kg). For brush application, apply thin, even coats to avoid obscuring fine detail. Allow the paint to dry; while Metal Color dries quickly, wait approximately 12 hours before applying masks or additional surface treatments to ensure full surface stability.

Usage recommendations

For enhanced metallic depth on aircraft and similar model components, prime the surface with a gloss black primer to improve contrast and reflectivity. Use Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner for routine maintenance of airbrush equipment. If a protective sheen is required, finish with a compatible gloss metal varnish after the paint has fully cured.