Testing Vallejo Metal Colors - Great Acrylic Metal Paints

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[@jf7231]

Your are building a library of hobby knowledge which will be useful for years to come. The hobby community is lucky to have someone like you. As a mini painter and brand new gunpla builder having access to see how different products work and look is invaluable, thanks so much.

[@dustinmartin22]

Duraluminum might not only be the best metal paint ive ever used... it might be the best PAINT hands DOWN, ive ever used.

[@peterstaklis3712]

If youtube and your site was around in the 70's and 80's when I was building as a kid I would have been so much more knowledgeable in painting and finishing a model. Thankfully you are here now and provide so much valuable information for the hobby. I've bought many products based on your reviews and improved by painting. Just ordered a 4 pack of the vallejo metal paints. Nice to have an acrylic alternative that is safer to use. Thanks for this review.

[@barbatosrex9473]

You're welcome buddy, thanks for watching and supporting the channel

[@dan-crum]

Ordered the steel after watching this video and holy smokes, I can't believe how good it is. Goes on so fast, so smooth, and it looks great! Hard to believe it's an acrylic paint honestly

[@barbatosrex9473]

These are great acrylic metal colors. Not many acrylics can replicate the true metal look but these are the best. Thanks for watching

[@mossbergshobbygames8815]

These are my favorite acrylic metalic paints, I use for warhammer models. Thanks for the video.

[@emilcost8613]

Sir, you do such a good job with your videos. Love how you are totally upfront and honest with your demos. You show us everything.. nothing hided. I love these colors! Thanks for the info!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you for the kind words my friend

[@M0U53B41T]

These are the best acrylic metals hands ddown - my only quibble is I'd love if they made a bronze/darker copper but their gold is to die for!

[@tombrand236]

I was going to say, the gold is the only one I DONT like. I find it too silvery. Maybe I have a bad pot?

[@christopherchan6505]

@@tombrand236 Take a look at Vince's video on making a good acrylic gold. Seems like adding a bit of copper is what you're looking for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGfCYoptr7dgmaM

[@tombrand236]

@@christopherchan6505 thanks yes I have already seen that and I have tried that, as well as adding just a bit more saturated yellow in too. Overall though this range by airbrush or regular brush is amazing though, I love them! Would like to see more coloured metallic ones introduced.

[@lancelehman1105]

This video was a great help! I had been trying to use the old regular vallejo metallics and had trouble. These look a lot better and no problems. This answered all my questions about the Vallejo metallic world. Thank you for a super video.

[@komma8203]

The gold is meant to be mixed with the brass/copper one to make the shade you want, that gold is super green on its own, i love those paints, probely my favorit water based metalic

[@stevenshea990]

As someone living in a townhouse where stinky lacquers are a big no-go, these Metal Colors are a lifesaver. Also worth mentioning they're fantastic brushed on. I've even brushed Exhaust manifold over miniatures with light undercoats to get a metallic contrast-paint like effect with it shading the recessed areas in a single coat.

[@danrussell3439]

Thanks for all the great videos this past year

[@CarlossUKsound]

I haven't built in the last 30 years but your videos inspired me to pick it back up after all this time. Currently just started to paint an x wing using all your tips and advice and I'm really happy with it so far so a massive thank you for sharing your knowledge. Just need to get rid of my nervous shaky hands over time now🤣

[@eblkheart]

I use these paints a lot with my models. I like to use them for weathering for jet exhaust, heat, etc. with just a brush. And even with a brush, it still comes out great. Vallejo still impresses me to this day. Excellent paint.

[@Alfredo.Barros]

I have some of this paints and they are okay. About two months ago, i did a model with Contrast Paints + this stuff and it gave me great results but as far a metalizer paints, nothing will beat solvent based paints if you need really shiny stuff or better looking metals.

[@viesturssilins858]

Your videos are very pleasant to watch. Such a frendly and positive energy coming through!

[@paulsmodels]

That's a good idea with the hot water on cleaning the brush!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thanks, it's one of my big tips I tell fellow hobbyist

[@brendanarmstrong7802]

You hit the nail on the head with the gold having that green tint. Most miniature painters consider gold to be the weakest of the line because they're looking for a richer gold, but if a green-gold is what you're after, this is a solid one.

[@totallycarbon2106]

I stick to Vince Venturella's gold recipe that uses this, the copper and some of green stuff world's gold pigment powder and it's an absolute miracle for miniature painting.

[@charlie9ine]

You are so right about having nice hands for the videos. Maybe it’s just me but I notice

[@brianmarley305]

I'm amazed by your paint shaker. I have no tools or paint. Your videos are helping my search greatly. I'm hoping to take more action in adding life to my own projects. Happy painting.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Love that paint mixer. I used it every day

[@yotsie32]

Burnt Iron and Exhaust Manifold are excellent colors in this line up. Vallejo does have a specific Metal Varnish to use with this line up, which does help it pop a bit more.

[@Wijkert]

2:00 I decanted them because I didn't like how messy they got. The clear bottles I decanted them into makes it much easier to tell when they are mixed thoroughly. I have a 4e Vortex mixer as well and beside using that, I handshake them too. Only the vortex mixer didn't do the trick. They separate like almost no other paint. I love them though; best acrylic metallics out there.

[@jamesmorss9940]

I have the Scale 75 Metal and Alchemy set. They're acrylics but they have wonderful tints for making crazy looking refractive reflections and True Metallic Metal effects. I really like them.

[@mithrilphoenix7305]

I use these a lot, mainly just hand painting detail work, in fact just used it out of curiosity in the airbrush the other day. I used the Chrome on a set of wheels and while it doesn't have the mirror effect that say a Molotow marker does or any of the high end paints, it does give a decent sheen.

[@Kaycie020]

Hey everyone I used the set to creat depth in my gundam astray frame. They work great for brush painters to

[@sirracer2005]

This stuff looks a heck of a lot better on a gloss black. For some reason it worked great for me over Tamiya acrylic gloss black while a little tacky. Light mist coats at about 12" away. Got almost a mirror finish from the silver.

[@SigurdDecroos]

I agree, over a good gloss black, they look better imho.

[@tombrand236]

These are amazing but designed to be used over the gloss black. Also work v well with the Vallejo metal varnish.

[@fatesrequiem]

One thing I love about this paint is just how opaque it goes on. You need to know going it you won’t be able to do any shading with it whatsoever, but if you’re doing hand painting of details it allows really easy touchups, and it’s easy to fix errors. My favorite line of metal paints. I use Steel on my Gundam frames, and you really need to grab some of the chrome from AA Hobbies when Rich gets more in….I may have tapped them out…

[@treborrrrr]

At 24:25 the paint looks like it took quite a bit of damage from your fingernail? This is more the type of durability testing I would like to see, just flicking it with your finger like you normally do seems like a bad test of durability to me, dragging the fingernail across seems more indicative of strength IMHO.

[@crapmunky99]

Agreed.

[@DickFitzwell0917]

just buy these. youll never need another acrylic metallic again. mix with liquitex inks for colored armor! the gold is on the green side but still nice. 1 drop goes a mile with a paint brush!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I picked up the Procon airbrush a couple of weeks ago. Looking forward to giving it a try soon.

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's awesome, let me know when you give it a try

[@James3of3]

I got these about a year ago and I use them for almost all my metallics.

[@LemurKrazy]

AK answered when I asked about extreme saying they are laquer based. Shame there no truely reflective acrylics.

[@dwgeer13]

I love the Vallejo products. The metal colors are amazing.

[@MrMatthewPR]

As you mentioned, the caps are really annoying. I've started taking them off, cleaning them of all paint, stuffing the inside of the nozzle with tac, adding a little vaseline to the outside of the nozzle, and then filling the bit that goes over the nozzle with hot glue. Close it up before it hardens, wait a minute and open. Pull out the tac, wipe off the vaseline, and you have a massively improved seal. It's still not perfect because it's hard to judge the exact amount of glue to use and it sets a little too hard to really smush the nozzle perfectly, but it's still a huge improvement. You can also paint these on with a brush. They're actually wonderful for that, as you get very smooth and very high coverage from a single coat.

[@anthonyricco5522]

Thanks man, been looking into these and was a bit worried about the finish, looks great, thanks for the review.

[@Saand1338]

My only gripe with the Metal Color range is the lack of colour diversity. Mixing the Copper and Gold paints can get you some nice brown-tone colours, but it'd be nice if they made a new wave of paints with bronze, brass and gold tones, as well as colours in the heat-oxidised spectrum.

[@lifeinjersey9846]

I have to agree, some of the magnesium or burnt iron colors are so similar and I wish they came out with different shades of copper, brass and more gold because personally I hate the vallejo metal gold its too greenish

[@Saand1338]

@@lifeinjersey9846 Yeah, I agree on that. The gold is a bit too green in its bias. It's good for things that are "real-world" in design, but terrible for anything fantasy-esque where a yellow, stylised gold would be best.

[@Creibold]

There is a small corner of my local hobby shop where the metal Vallejo shelf of these is sitting on the floor, and they are all just collecting dust - seems like they've been there for awhile. guess it's time to check them out!

[@timcarson8146]

Tell them you will take them off their hands for 30% off! :D

[@rustedbeetle]

I love these for miniature painting. Add some acrylic inks to make some nice color options.

[@deweyg5377]

Saw the dope line the other day and considered buying. Looks like I'll be making a trip back to the store now. Thanks for all the great vids. 👍🏻 Looking forward to seeing your vids in the new year.

[@jimbimanim]

i thought i had deja vu for a second there, but no i checked and you already did a video on these a while back (though you only did a couple of colours) anyway even though these are formulated for airbrushing and can be shot straight from the bottle even though small (0.2mm) needles, i actually find they perform better thinned slightly with 70% IPA (or if you're averse to IPA, vallejo's own glycol ether based airbrush thinner)

[@rubensandoval8528]

I thought Vallejo worked best with their own thinners...something in their composition(?) ...one of the reasons I've stayed away from them. If their good w home brewed thinners I may give em a try. :)

[@modeltankguy]

ppl give these paint a bad rap as for me i really love them they work great you got some good choices to work it keep them coming

[@Wa11breaker]

Happy new year! Thanks for all the reviews, hope 2023 will be even better! Talking about acrylics, would be cool to add one when testing airbrushes! 😁

[@barbatosrex9473]

I always test every type of paint when reviewing an airbrush 👍

[@Gunpla-Slinger]

I just bought that GSI airbrush for $30 thanks to my Prime card. I cant wait to try it.

[@llNATEDOGGll]

Great comparison video. Thank you very much!

[@Hughie1987]

I remember you testing the original colors and didnt like the metal colors, didnt think youd try them again! I have the chrome and I wanted it for a knife blade but after seeing your alclad video I ordered that tonight and am gonna wait to finish this project haha

[@mikereeves3008]

Love your videos i think I will have to get some of these paints

[@reygarcia3226]

Thanks, this was really useful for my proyects

[@maxroberts1717]

A great test, paints look fantastic. Thanks for the video.

[@SamPirtle]

Really appreciate all your videos. Keep it up Robert!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you my friend, many more to come

[@danielkluppel7138]

In the test two years ago, the evaluation of the colors was not so positive. How did the opinion change? How do the colors compare with the Mission Models metallic colors?

[@Spectra_99]

Been using this stuff for ages and love it. They brush on fantastically aswell, love seeing a comparison of them as finding out which ones to get online is rather annoying, Going to have pick up some of that burnt iron at some point

[@birdsoup4355]

beautiful colors thank you for testing this brand. i always wondered how good they are.

[@matthiasmaurer4375]

Duraluminum is also my all-time favourite 👍🏻

[@briansrcadventures1316]

The Vallejo Metal Color "Chrome" makes a nice easy to airbrush silver, but I'd not say it is anywhere near "chrome" like.

[@derekwolfe5761]

Try thinning the chrome down a lot with their thinner. 80-20 . Light coats. It actually says that in one of their tutorials I watched.

[@briansrcadventures1316]

@@derekwolfe5761 Thank you, yes, I've just found that video on youtube. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5indn-vmL2AiZY I might give that a try, on a glossy black base coat of paint.

[@digitalbaka7722]

Big takeaway for me here is the post-it notes masking. Never seen it before but it makes so much sense.

[@timcarson8146]

I know, right?? I have sooo many post-it notes so now a pile of them are going to the hobby room.

[@fateweaver9844]

Been eyeing these at Hobby Lobby. Going to have to pick up the 3 different sets

[@iwantfizzypop]

Great video. Thanks.

[@barbatosrex9473]

You're welcome buddy

[@laurentderrien]

definitely sold, thanks

[@suchanjv]

I love these paints!

[@dragoonzen]

Awesome results!

[@shutterfish]

Like them also very much. Try to mix them with Liquitex ink transparent, very cool effects 🤙

[@johnblack9885]

The Metal Colors look great with a caveat. I painted my NX-01 with Aluminum and Dark Aluminum and when a clearcoated with Tamiya clear lacquer it made the metal look grey or silver. I guess the trick is to use their recommended clear varnish water based not “hot” but like chrome I’ve learned to simply not apply clear coats at all to preserve the metallic finish. Personally I’ll take Liquid Gold and Liquid Copper over it hands down. I’d love to see you test the GSW Interference paints.

[@barbatosrex9473]

I tested Vallejo Metal Varnish, that is a great top coat that doesn't seem to interfere with the base color

[@8BitJustice]

If you want something a bit tougher than Metal Gloss Varnish, Tamiya's X-22 acrylic gloss clear thinned out with Mr. Leveling Thinner doesn't dull the metalizer effect on these like real lacquer clears do.

[@LUiz19714]

Great Video!

[@fn_flashy9101]

Vallejo is top tier

[@IronBloodedLion]

I used these on a Gundam model recently and didn’t have great results. A lot of running. Maybe I’ll give them another shot.

[@LawrenceValverde]

I remember a year or two ago you said you were really not impressed with these and that they were not good bang for your buck, probably overpriced because you are getting decent performance in an acrylic... Has your opinion changed?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yeah it has changed a bit. Talked with a Vallejo rep and went over the finer details of the paint. It convinced me to take another look at them. I'm biased against acrylics and sometimes that blinds me

[@LawrenceValverde]

@@barbatosrex9473 interesting. And this is what makes your channel great and why I've been following you since those first videos on candy colors and spray paints

[@Riiccia]

Thanks for your guide on how to make gold and silver spoons. I can now save money on gifts so I can retire earlier and paint more minis.

[@ramza813]

THE BEST THERE IS. BUY THEM 1 drop on a brush will last for a LONG TIME

[@vortexmodeling]

I see nothing but love for the Vallejo metallics in the comments, but I have unpopular opinion: When a manufacturer (like Vallejo or Ammo Mig) keeps throwing products at you very often (and in collections and ranges!) you gotta think about quality control, which Vallejo stands poorly in!. I doubt that this product was thoroughly tested, and even if it performed well now, we don't know how it'll behave after couple months of opening the bottle. I tried Vallejo's Model Color, Model Air, Acrylic putty, bottled putty, grey primer, weathering pigments, and weathering pastes .. and they all deteriorate horribly after a short period of time, especially weathering bottles. Take Tamiya as a prime example: How often do you hear about new paint release?! Tamiya announces new paints very far and between and individually. I'd love to try the products tested in this video if Vallejo didn't ruin their reputation for me. I blew enough money to learn my lesson. Unfortunately, they are way better at marketing than crafting products. Thank you for taking the time to test the product. It exceeded my expectations.

[@johnblack9885]

I bought a .2 needle and nozzle for my .3 Procon so I can switch it out to do pre-shading. I think I paid less than $15 for both.

[@BennyCFD]

I just saw the Barbatos Rex Mecha colors collection at MCW paints. You're a celebarty.........................

[@peterclegg2609]

I think what was confusing you was the extra i aluminium instead of aluminum. 🤔

[@blodhemn413]

Nice colors.

[@LemurKrazy]

@Barbatos Rex have you reviewed varnishes before? Looking at comparing a few for durability to decal solutions, panel liners and weathering.

[@603VIL]

I know you have another video about vallejo paints where you stated that you need to use a bigger needle. Is that the case with these paints, too? I see that you sprayed these at 18psi, but I didn't catch what size needle. I really like the burnt iron. What needle size did you use for this?

[@barbatosrex9473]

These are much thinner than the regular Vallejo paints. I used a 0.3mm

[@603VIL]

@@barbatosrex9473 awesome! Thank you so much.

[@aelian7287]

Man your videos are exactly what I need on so many things. These metal colors look amazing but I am curious as I cant airbrush if you would use these with brush or not?

[@garymccloskey3710]

Where did you get that airbrush display stand?

[@CrimsonFlagg]

I hope all of you are doing well.

[@zetabola1]

For me the problem with this paints, or their primer, is the dropper style used, it's messy

[@VincentD20]

Would u say the hobby lobby pack would be good for transformers figures? Because I want to paint some yolopark amk Bumblebee and Optimus Prime.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, that's the pack unused I here

[@jeffsimmons2725]

Just got a question for about what paint to use for fishing baits,,some are abs plastic and some are resin and will be cleared over,,I know you do models but thinking you might be able to give me some ideas for paint,,, thanks in advance Jeff Simmons

[@Kharn121]

That looks just like Games Workshops primers, wonder if they are/use the same OEM

[@budakota]

Dang!!..Who Wouldve Ever Thought Of Using "Posted Notes" For Masking...Awesome, Awesome Info/Idea....Thanks Once Again Robert..For All Your Awesome Videos!!, btw I Hoping "Ollie" is Doing Ok?...as Our Furry Little Buddies Mean More Than The World To The Majority Of All Of Us ..I Imagine

[@sotetsotetsotetsotetsotet2379]

Is that an aftermarket cable for your 4 e's mixer?

[@bustersbashers2280]

Where do we get that airbrush gun stand from? The Crome one with quick release… Love your videos and did what you said about changing needle & higher pressure for the “ Vallejo paints “ and it works great 👍. Thanks 🙏🏻👍👍🙏🏻

[@barbatosrex9473]

That airbrush stand is made by Hobby Mio and sold at Robot Kai. Unfortunately they are not in stock at the moment. Going to be awhile before they are back in too

[@marcelfab7551]

Do you have a video on what you use to dry your paint? Do you use a dehydrator or a dehumidifier or a specific equipment!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes I do, here it is. I use this dehydrator every day. It's a must own in my hobby room kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZecgpeOj9iao9U

[@marcelfab7551]

@@barbatosrex9473 thank you!

[@STROBdotNET]

You don't use any thinner in the airbrush with the paint?

[@barbatosrex9473]

No, it's pre thinned

[@chuchuchip]

Sorry, but I have tried & tried, no luck using Vallejo paints. I didn't have the problems I have With these paints. I like Testors Model Master acrylic the best, Tamiya acrylic, & Mission models. Easy clean up. This paint is a pain to clean out of an airbrush. I like acrylic clear over metallic paints, to me doesn't change the metallic look surface to look like paint.

[@Fridelain]

Get an ultrasonic cleaner, it's very handy.

[@ivangilbert196]

Rex, all Iv got left is Vallejo surface primer Gloss black, is it shit? Does it need thinning, will be using Tamiya metallic gunmetal over it. I usually use alclads gloss black primer but ran out and it’s expensive here for a tiny bottle, thanks

[@barbatosrex9473]

I'm not the biggest fan of Vallejo primer. Thin it slightly,, use the biggest needle you have. Scuff the surface a bit too, that helps it stick

[@ivangilbert196]

@@barbatosrex9473 thanks, I’ll run it through my badger patriot 0.5 needle then, using it on sazabi inner frame, didn’t want to mess it up. From memory I don’t like it either, just a bit skint at the moment, so trying to use up the old stuff 👍

[@jeffsimmons2725]

Where you get the air brush stand's at ??? I'm sure hobby lobby might have them but it's about 45 miles from me,,I like to order them if I can??

[@stephenarnold9337]

Buffalo bills Demar Hamlin...Prayers in need....

[@rick223g6]

Can you paint a model car with that airbrush

[@corey13]

How come you don’t prime w a airbrush?

[@Allessio777]

How does these paints compare to the regular lines of Vallejo metal colors (Model Air & Model Color)?

[@barbatosrex9473]

These are a completely different formula. The regular Vallejo paints have metal flakes in them, you don't see the flakes in these and that makes them look like actual metal

[@alexanderabramov2719]

Hi, I never used metallics and an airbrush isn't feasible where I live but I really like how metallics look. How much harder would it be to get a similar result with a brush, how does it behave?

[@barbatosrex9473]

It can be brushed but it doesn't look exactly like this and it's super thin. But it can be brushed on

[@stevenshea990]

It's great for brush-on. Part of what makes brushing metallics a bit of a pain is that they tend to split when you thin them with water. Since they're an airbrush paint, these are pre-thinned and have great flow. A good tip when doing detail work with them is to dab the loaded brush on a paper towel before applying so it doesn't run everywhere.

[@xRaptorScreamx]

you're missing Gunmetal there, it's a great color

[@FujisamaProductions]

Question for you. I have a anesty spray booth from amazon, yet my wife and I have our PCs in the same room as a gaming room. Which paints would be best to use that won't be so strong?

[@NailsbyAmbie]

Does this airbrush booth help with fumes better than the regular plastic ones?

[@cobtyrannon2479]

why hide the scratches at 24:25?

[@DarksouIjah]

Great review as always. So these go straight in? No thinner or flow improver?

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes these are pre thinned

[@DarksouIjah]

@@barbatosrex9473 Thank you sir.