XTREME METAL

Xtreme Metal is a new, high quality metallic range, developed with outstanding pigments, and specially formulated to give you the best results. Resistant to masking, any type of weathering, with ultra high coverage power, and fast drying. Now it’s easy to clean your airbrush without leaving any pigment/paint debris. These are quite simply the highest quality metallic paints ever seen.

[@p51dlm22]

I decided to try these paints as they seem to dominate in the market these days. Amazon and eBay sellers want $15 US a bottle. I don't care how good it is, it's not good enough to pay that much. So, I went to AK's website where they're a little over $5 a pop. I ordered six or seven colors, the thinner and primer. My wife said, wait till you see the shipping cost. It was about 20 bucks. Plus, and here's the best part, I submitted my order and had the paint in my hands in five days. With a packet of Haribo gummies. We're talking Spain to the U.S. Absolutely incredible customer service. Best I've ever experienced, and it was an international transaction.

[@scaleymodels9274]

Very impressed. I have just had 4 delivered and tried straight away. Fantastic, the black base is also brilliant👍

[@TheAlphaDingo]

I just got back into the hobby recently and saw these in my local store and bought the gun metal. Keen to see how it goes/holds up against other metalics out there

[@bummer6]

did some testing and had mixed results. I used your regular black fine primer and your protective varnish as a top-coat to make it glossy, then I airbrushed xtreme metal chrome over it and it just rubbed off in some spots. It sticks very well in some areas but rubs off with no effort at all in other areas. I also want to mention that the paint DEFINITELY dulls a lot when you clearcoat it. I used AK's own glossy protective varnish and it turned it from a mirror chrome to a kind of aluminium look.

[@kdhughes4407]

what is the part number on the gloss?

[@bummer6]

@@kdhughes4407 AKI-1015

[@henrysanchez4810]

Love those colors I must get some...

[@HiveMind3006]

Stunning, you have raised the game with these, I have to get some and try them out for myself. I wonder how they will look on smaller 40K miniatures, Thanks for the upload :)

[@gasperettiarts]

Wow. I'm going to order some of these paints. They do look awesome. And I like they dry quite fast even if they are enamel based

[@davidmuse7004]

These are the best metallic paints I have ever seen come along. Excellent for us model railroaders , I want some!!!!! D. Muse WTCMRR

[@jeffwallen645]

Ok I am sold and have to give these a try! Hate to have to paint black base coats using Alclad. Just hope this paint dries hard and doesn't rub off when you handle it.

[@JETFOURLITRE]

Best primer? Best pressure? Best needle size? Great results though!

[@borgisbor]

Muy buena pinta, me recuerdan a las Alclad, ¿las vuestras no necesitan una capa negro brillo como algunas de ellas?

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

Nop =)

[@samuelgibori1647]

What size Nozzle ? and what PSI ??? - WONDERFUL JOB ;-))

[@bowser515]

These look very intersting, might have to give them a try.

[@IainHamilton]

Do you need to use the black gloss primer with these paints? Looking forwards to trying them out against Alclad. Going to be starting a 1/350 NX-01 Enterprise and I reckon your titanium will be ideal for it.

[@danielbustos]

What type of varnish can i put over ak xtreme metal?

[@eduardogutierrez1596]

Hola,está pintura Chrome como se pule? Que tipo de material se recomienda si es así... Gracias

[@texastony1946]

The chrome looks awesome. Where can we buy these in the US.

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

How long before you can mask over the paint? First time using these. Using the WW2 USAAF color set of aluminums

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

Hello, Depends on atmospheric conditions. So to be sure it is better to let it dry for 24 hours.

[@tobiasztruszkowski2704]

How do they airbrush Chrome paints and gets an amazing surface? Every time when I tried to airbrush it, I got foggy surface and not shiny stains

[@Steve-dr7rr]

Do you need to use a primer first

[@jetpack5]

I need a few different shades of a champagne gold. Are these mixable to gain that effect?

[@moxxiloquita2048]

(I was wondering if Duraluminium would be good for a B-17 overall paint? While I look at this,it seems to come closest to what I have seen on real life videos and photos. Or am I wrong?

[@davidroots773]

Hi Can you use a Clear Coat afterwards for paint protection ?

[@dylonbronson4542]

Dumb question. But does the polishing help get it smoother? I think I sprayed mine a bit too far away and now there’s a texture to it because some of the paint dried before it hit the plastic

[@mantismodels1207]

Thanks..I'll give it a whirl!

[@luisspinetta3198]

you have some example for metal pale burnt?, I seek and found nothing. i want a metal matte black finish.

[@dobojani]

What size of needle do you use? I tried the Chorme, and it is runing all over ... I shaked very well, I used the correct pressure ...

[@nixland]

What pressure recommended for this AK metal? 2 bar / 20 psi ? Is it dry coat? To apply multiple coat do we have to wait previous layer to dry first or just apply another layer continuesly as in the video? Thanks

[@adityadjaja3344]

Are these acrylic, lacquer, or oil based?

[@fabiorodrigues890]

Hello, i used these paints AK Xtreme metal for the first time to paint a Gundam. I would like to do the line panel and water decals to finish it. What i would like to know is, what kind of finish or clear coat/protector i could use to prevent the paint to rub or scratch when assemble all the parts? and should i do the first coat, then line panel, water decals and then do another second coat over it to seal all and protect? Thank you very much.

[@2005GLI]

Are these pre-thinned so they can be used straight out of the bottle and into an airbrush? Also, what PSI is it again? How does the aluminum compare to alclad when clear coated?

[@emmettjulius7888]

i know it's quite randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@roycelennox9211]

@Emmett Julius Flixportal :D

[@emmettjulius7888]

@Royce Lennox thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D I really appreciate it !!

[@roycelennox9211]

@Emmett Julius No problem =)

[@rallbart]

these paints are resistant to the touching?

[@thanhquannguyen9624]

Should I wear a mask when working with Xtreme Metal ?

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

mask is ever recommended with all paints, although its smell doesn't be strong.

[@Mediavidero]

About not using primer ... I am actually making some tests on different kit brands to familiarize with alluminium colors, so the result was sucessful only when I used black base. In other cases, the metal particle is so sensitive to surfaces, and it "reveals" cement/putty spots, rubbing or sanding draws that weren't visible before. The quality is extreme, literally, but the use requires some (basic) skill and experience to get an amazing ending. I'm happy in general with this product, but not agree at all with some parts in this video.

[@bummer6]

I do not understand why the hell companies that make a genuinely good product feel the need to lie about features the product doesn't have. They could have just been up front about the need for a black glossy base and no-one would have complained.

[@mantismodels1207]

Other than the recommended "AK gloss varnish" could I use Future as an acrylic gloss varnish to protect the finish?

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

Hi Shannon, any acrylic gloss varnish will protect the final layer of your model. You can use without fear =)

[@adamcrane3126]

Can I use 2k clear over the top? And also do they clean up with acetone ok? Like your other ak range Eg primers that I have been using for awhile now with acetone for cleanup.

[@fabiorodrigues890]

@@AKInteractiveOfficial Hello, i used these paints AK Xtreme metal for the first time to paint a Gundam. I would like to do the line panel and water decals to finish it. What i would like to know is, what kind of finish or clear coat/protector i could use to prevent the paint to rub or scratch when assemble all the parts? and should i do the first coat, then line panel, water decals and then do another second coat over it to seal all and protect? Thank you very much.

[@lawtongore7053]

I don't see the AK471 Black Base?? Am I missing something here??

[@drithen]

Can I paint a color on top? What paint should I use?

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

I'm looking at getting the SOVIET AIRCRAFT COLORS (1950-1970) which comes with the Xtreme Metal Aluminium and Xtreme Metal Dark Aluminium, but not sure which Aluminium would work best on a Mig 19 and Mig 21?

[@yohkodevilhunter8292]

What size needle/nozzle do you recommend? Can it be sprayed over acrylic primer?

[@dennis7533able]

Silly question here but can they also be brushed on?

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

It could be, but the final result wont be the same...

[@samuelvasquez8170]

What needle size do use and what air pressure

[@daxxe]

Do I need to dilate the paint further? I tried them on bare plastic and it looks too thin... and it does not cover the surface like what your video did.

[@CubeToys]

Hola mig, con tu chrome metal no necesitas usar una superficie negra brillante de fondo? o se te olvidó en el video, otra cosa que deseo saber es? si para el uso de esa pintura como en las cucharas no necesitas usar un primer de fondo, finalmente los cloth con los que limpiaban y pulgas las piezas sin dejar residuos que marca son o si los vendes en tus productos también. Gracias por tu contestación de antemano

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

CubeToys Hola amigo, mig no trabaja en esta empresa desde hace ya tiempo, y no tiene nada que ver con estas pinturas, espero lo entiendas :-) Lo ideal es usar la base negra para el efecto espejo pero en el video hemos querido mostrar que también se puede hacer sin ella de lo buenas y resistentes que son. Espero haber podido ayudarte!! muchas gracias!

[@CubeToys]

ooo no sabia hace algun tiempo que habia dejado de conseguirlas ya que el provedor de USA que la vendia me las dejo de vender y comence a comprar mas de gunpla que es lo mio pero revisando vi el video y me acorde de hace años, disculpa el mal entendido. en pocas palabras este chorme puede usarse sin fondo negro brillante pero se puede mejorar mucho mas si se lo usa imagino, y que tipo de negro brillante tienen para este alguno en especial. Donde las puedo conseguir por retail en USA o latinoamerica, o si envian directo de europa por correo certificado airmail

[@grantmartin1852]

@@CubeToys Great! Finally an answer, but not in a language I understand. haha

[@daisyelizabeth3052]

I was wondering if it could be applied with a brush too, i dont have an air brush

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

Sure, but final result will not the same evidently 😖 (If we were you, you would buy an airbrush, which are useful!)

[@MetalboyRocks]

Yes it can be painted. All paints can be used with brushes. The drying time is quite slow. Use a soft bristle brush. Dry brush technique and go over it plenty of times and you will get that smooth and even coverage.

[@bubbapipe]

do you sell them in a complete set?

[@Fullcirclearchitect]

Will this work with a 0.3 mm nozzle?

[@АлександрРогозин-п3я]

Shurely!

[@tm_ipod9307]

what size airbrush tip would be recommended?

[@galexonoutdoors]

Can I use the Extreme Metal colors even without primer?

[@robbyv101]

What paneliner are you using here? Thanks!

[@kennethchan12345]

Can i use x20 to wash it out? Thanks

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

Hello, thanks for your question. If you’re talking about Tamiya X20, absolutely no. We don’t recommend to use that thinner to nothing. Now we have much better thinners to paint or any other use. Thanks.

[@forcajovem4734]

One question: This paints need a black base ? Thank You.

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

As you can see in this video, black layer is not necessary :)

[@stevehoulihan726]

I airbrushed chrome over some Zero paints, then tried to buff it but it rubbed off. Is that because I didn't leave it to dry for long enough? I still need to assemble parts airbrushed with your chrome but I don't want it to come off. What can I do??

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

Paint it again and try to wait a couple of hours at least. If the result is the same, contact with us ;)

[@stevehoulihan726]

AK Interactive Official Thank you for your reply. It seems to have "dried" now. Not as "chrome-like" as I was hoping, but I think that's down to me. First time I've used your paints, very impressed. I've used Chrome, Stainless Steel and Matt Aluminium. Chrome is the only one I've had an issue with. But like I say, it's probably me.

[@stevehoulihan726]

AK Interactive Official I spoke too soon! Holding the piece (it's the window frame on a car door) I had to hold it to paint the interior of the door, the chrome rubbed off on my fingers again. Not as bad as last time but still not ideal.

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

Ak Xtreme Metal Chrome & Polished) are differents to the rest of Xtreme Metal colors range. This is so to give that chrome gloss effect. To achieve this you need to apply black primer, but it does not serve anyone, it must be a primer made with solvents that aren't compatible with chromium and polished alumimium. Also for these two colors you have to apply in very thin layers.

[@stevehoulihan726]

AK Interactive Official Ok. I've got some Alclad gloss black base for their metal paints. Will that do? But on your video on here, Chrome is applied to the back of a white plastic spoon with excellent results.

[@kritas9432]

Hello AK Interactive Official. Just saw the results on what these colours can do and i can say ia m shocked with the final results! Can metal parts be painted as well?? And if so how can i get my hand on of these special colours?

[@EdgarPaulk]

these are water based?

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

***** no, enamel based :-)

[@Kairasp1]

Can I use Acrylic thinner or Lacqure thinner to clean my airbrush after using AK`s Xtreme Metal paints

[@jackylin6811]

Depends on the paint. Some of the Xtreme metal paints are acrylic but some are enamel. So you could clean the airbrush with the acrylic thinner if you used the acrylic version. However, I recommend getting Tamiya's Airbrush Cleaner. It clears all types of paint (acrylic, enamel, or lacquer)

[@daisyelizabeth3052]

Can this be used to touch up a chrome light that has rusted in places?

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

You should try it, being that you would happy with the final result ;)

[@RobertSmith-wm6jm]

At what Air Pressure do you recommend spraying?

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

***** We recommend spraying at 1,5 Kg atm

[@mohdshafiqzainuri4497]

Can we apply it on kit using brush?

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

Final result will not the same... You should be think buy an airbrush, your results will be awesome! =)

[@2-Hands]

What do you recommend for a Gloss coat for the "Chrome" ???

[@AKInteractiveOfficial]

MH53JTom Hi you can either use our Black base which will give you the right gloss or the Humbrol glossy black, hope this helps!! :-)

[@2-Hands]

No, what "Gloss" coat do you recommend "after" you have sprayed the "Chrome" paint is what I am asking about...

[@Star_cab]

So no primer?

[@pawpawstew]

I truly wish you would joint venture with an English speaking KZbin producer to make English versions of these. Your English subtitles are too small to be seen on my phone.

[@MisterHampshire]

Sorry guys, but I am still having problems with the Xtreme metals. On the basis of your own video, and one of Flory Models who reviewed it recently, my Xtreme is *still* lifting with Tamiya masking tape. I know you had problems earlier in the year, so I don't know if what I have is of that batch, but it is not anywhere near as tough as your own site and Flory Models seem to suggest. Thankfully I didn't do it on my actual aircraft but a scrap wing: That said I have sprayed my actual model and am now reluctant to mask it. I used the black base and everything.

[@oliverrevilo7654]

Still have the same problem. Tamiya masking tape lifts the Xtreme metal color. I ruined 2 modes because of that. I used the chrome color and used the black base. I waited 2 days after airbrushing the black base and wait another day after airbrushing the chrome color. Before I put the masking tape onto the model I weaken the tape by putting it on my palm. Can anybody help me or should I better go back ti ALCLAD 2 to spare my nerves??????

[@girolamolorusso]

Hi, this color are very impressive, I order it sameone, the most importat

[@Glicksman1]

This is very good stuff and it looks great. However, nothing looks as much like aluminium like real aluminium. No paint, pigment wash, process, etc. is the same or as good. Applying Reynolds to a model is not as tough as some have made it out to be and the benefits are manifold.

[@tylosrubio8214]

Can you mix colors with these paints, I would like to get a great looking metallic blue by mixing the extreme metal chrome with sky blue from vallejo.

[@tylosrubio8214]

Scott Millican thanks for the advice.

[@tylosrubio8214]

Scott Millican BTW do you know if the metallic finish would still appear through the transparent layers of acrylic blue?

[@pedrozs1]

silver?

[@dioslot6815]

La couleur Chrome est pas bien ,la peinture part quand ont la touche pas cool

[@kevinchapman4362]

Can they all b thinned as paint is ?