Vallejo Metal Color - Steel 32ml

If you want a genuine metal sheen rather than a flat grey approximation, Vallejo Metal Color Steel is the answer. This lacquer-based airbrush metallic lays down an ultra-fine, buffable finish that reads as real steel — spot-on for gunmetal, blades, engines and battle-worn armour.

At a glance

Best for

• Natural-metal finishes on aircraft, vehicles and mechs
• Spraying straight through the airbrush with minimal thinning
• Building up over a gloss black base for maximum depth

Laid over a dark base, Steel gives you that convincing cold-metal look no standard acrylic can match — and it takes weathering beautifully.

The go-to for realistic bare metal. Pair it with a gloss black primer and a bottle of airbrush thinner for the smoothest results.