Vallejo Black Wash

The fastest way to add depth and grime in one step. Vallejo's Black Wash flows straight into panel lines, rivets and recesses, its high capillarity pulling the colour into every crevice to bring out detail and lay in shadow. Matt-finish and water-based, it's a staple for armour, aircraft and vehicle weathering — and a quick way to shade any model.

At a glance

Best for

• Panel lines, rivets and recesses
• Quick shading and deep shadow
• Armour, aircraft and vehicle weathering

One pass of black wash and a flat paint job suddenly has depth and grime.

Instant depth in a bottle. Pair it with Vallejo pigments and a weathering brush to build the effect.