Vallejo TMM 77159 Aged Metal (Shade)

Enhance the true metallic shine on your miniatures with Vallejo TMM Aged Metal 77159.

Aged Metal (77159) is a muted metallic grey with a brownish, time-worn cast, perfect for worn steel, rivets, polished-by-use edges and vintage machinery. With Vallejo TMM Aged Metal 77159 you can build subtle shadow and highlight layers over silver and steel, and convincingly suggest soot-stained, oil-grimed, service-worn metal on helmets, historical vehicles and industrial panels.

The True Metallic Metal (TMM) range from Vallejo is designed to deliver a genuine metal finish with precise brush control and optional thinning for airbrush use. Its high pigment load and ultra-fine metallic particles ensure even coverage, crisp reflections and excellent detail preservation—ideal for fantasy miniatures, vehicles and dioramas.

Main features:

• Real metallic finish: high metallic pigment content for a convincing, consistent sheen.
• Ultra-fine particle size: preserves fine details; perfect for panels, rivets and delicate textures.
• Fast-drying, smooth coat: excellent self-levelling for clean transitions and defined edges.
• Versatile for TMM techniques: ideal for basecoats, highlights, edge highlights and weathering blends.
• 18 ml dropper bottle: precise dosing and improved long-term paint preservation.

Why choose True Metallic Metal:

If you’re aiming for realism and control, TMM provides a true metallic sheen without relying on NMM. Build from deep bases to intense reflections and specular highlights with repeatable results across painting projects in sci-fi, historical and fantasy settings. Pair it with hobby accessories (detail brushes, wet palettes and varnishes) for a professional finish.

Usage recommendations:

• Shake thoroughly to fully disperse metallic particles.
• Prime the surface; for extra depth use a black or dark grey base. For a cooler burnished steel, start from a light base.
• Apply thin coats and allow to dry between layers; combine with washes, filters and sponge chipping to emphasize wear.
• Thin slightly for airbrush or metallic glazes; tint with inks/washes to shift toward rust or oily grime tones.
• Seal with varnish (matte, satin or gloss) to protect and tune the final finish.

Give your projects a professional edge with Vallejo and the True Metallic Metal range. With Vallejo TMM Aged Metal 77159 you’ll achieve a convincing metallic finish that enhances realism and surface detail on your miniatures and scale models.

Find more technical information on the official Vallejo website.