{"id":1254,"count":80,"description":"<div class=\"category-description\">\r\n<h2>True Metallic Metal Paints | Vallejo Metallics for Scale Modeling<\/h2>\r\n<strong>Vallejo True Metallic Metal paints<\/strong> reproduce the authentic shine of metal thanks to high-quality metallic pigments. Ideal for miniatures, vehicles, or fantasy pieces where a realistic finish is desired, with natural reflections and smooth, even coverage. Compatible with both brush and airbrush application.\r\n<h3>How to Get the Most Out of the Metallic Effect<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li>Apply a base coat of <a href=\"\/en\/paints\/primers\/\">primer<\/a> to improve adhesion and enhance the metallic shine.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Combine different metallic tones (steel, gold, copper, or bronze) to create contrast and depth.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Use <a href=\"\/en\/paints\/washes\/\">washes<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/paints\/inks\/\">inks<\/a> to shade and reinforce depth.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Complement Your Work with Auxiliary Products<\/h3>\r\nControl flow, drying time, and finish with <a href=\"\/en\/paints\/auxiliary-products\/\">Vallejo auxiliary products<\/a>. Find thinner, retarder, varnishes, and cleaners to achieve a professional result and protect your metallic finishes.\r\n<h3>Recommended Accessories<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><a href=\"\/en\/accessories\/brushes\/\">Detail brushes<\/a> for highlights and metallic reflections.<\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"\/en\/accessories\/accessories-and-equipment-for-airbrushing-in-scale-modeling\/\">Airbrushes and compressors<\/a> for applying thin and even coats.<\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"\/en\/accessories\/masking-tapes\/\">Masking tapes<\/a> for precise lines between metallic and matte colors.<\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"\/en\/accessories\/files\/\">Sanding tools<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/accessories\/putties\/\">putties<\/a> to prepare the surface before painting.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Tips for Applying True Metallic Metal<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n  <li>Prepare the surface with a grey or black <a href=\"\/en\/paints\/primers\/\">primer<\/a> to maximize the shine.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Shake the bottle well before use to distribute the metallic pigments evenly.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Apply several thin layers instead of one thick coat to maintain an even reflection.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Allow to dry and protect the finish with <a href=\"\/pinturas\/productos-auxiliares\/\">Vallejo acrylic varnish<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>About the Manufacturer<\/h3>\r\nThe <strong>True Metallic Metal<\/strong> paints are part of the professional line by <a href=\"https:\/\/acrylicosvallejo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acrylicos Vallejo<\/a>, a world-leading brand in scale modeling, miniatures, and fine arts. Their expertise guarantees consistent, durable colors of the highest quality.\r\n<\/div>","link":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/paints\/acrylic-paintings\/true-metallic-metal-vallejo\/","name":"True Metallic Metal | Vallejo","slug":"true-metallic-metal-vallejo","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":604,"meta":[],"menu_order":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/1254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/604"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyminis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=1254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}