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 colors

TMM paints incorporate ultra-fine metallic pigments that react naturally with light, achieving a perfect finish on any armor or vehicle.

True Metallic Metal by Vallejo

The TMM range is designed to offer maximum versatility and fluidity both with an airbrush and a brush. Its formulation guarantees self-leveling behavior and high adhesion on scale models.

BSL System: Base, Shadow, and Light

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

Base (Base): High-coverage metallic colors 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 colors designed to mark light points.
Airbrush: Optimized variants for pouring directly into the airbrush cup, allowing thin layers and smooth gradients.

Advantages of using TMM:

Fine-grain pigment: Avoids glitter or "coarse-grain" effects.
Airbrush performance: Fast drying, high fluidity, and easy dilution with Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver.
Full compatibility: Can be perfectly combined with the rest of Vallejo ranges (such as Mecha Color, Model Color) to create wear, rust, or battle damage effects.