True Metallic Metal

The True Metallic Metal range is an acrylic paint line specially formulated to create realistic metallic surfaces on your scale models, miniatures, or robotic figures with the highest level of realism.

True Metallic Metal, all colours

TMM paints feature ultra-fine metallic pigments that react naturally with light, achieving a flawless finish on any armour or vehicle.

True Metallic Metal by Vallejo

The TMM range is designed to offer maximum versatility and fluidity both with an airbrush and a paintbrush. Its formulation guarantees self-levelling behaviour and excellent adhesion onto scale models.

BSL System: Base, Shadow, and Light

To achieve the realistic metallic effect, the True Metallic Metal range is applied using the BSL (Base – Shadow – Light) technique:

Base (Base): High-coverage metallic colours that serve as a starting point over the primer.
Shade (Shadow): Non-reflective satin shades created to deepen joints or recesses.
Light (Light): High-luminosity colours designed to highlight light points.
Airbrush: Optimised variants for pouring directly into the airbrush cup, allowing thin layers and smooth gradients.

Advantages of using TMM:

Fine-grain pigment: Prevents glitter or "coarse-grain" effects.
Airbrush performance: Fast drying, high fluidity, and easy dilution with Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver.
Full compatibility: Perfectly combinable with other Vallejo ranges (such as Mecha Color, Model Color) to create weathering, rust, or battle damage effects.