Vallejo True Metallic Paints

True metallic paints use reflective metallic pigments to create the appearance of metal directly on a miniature or model.

This technique is commonly called True Metallic Metal, or TMM, and differs from Non-Metallic Metal techniques that simulate reflective metal using ordinary non-metallic colours.

Vallejo produces a wide range of metallic colours, including variations of silver, steel, aluminium, iron, gold, brass, bronze, copper, and other metallic finishes.

Exact colours and paint ranges available depend on current inventory.

Metallic colours can be found across several Vallejo ranges, including Model Color, Game Color, Metal Color, and other specialized hobby paint lines.

Different ranges may vary in consistency, finish, pigmentation, and intended application.

Yes. Vallejo metallic paints are widely used for weapons, armour, machinery, jewellery, vehicle components, mechanical details, and other metallic surfaces.

They can be used on fantasy, science-fiction, historical, Gunpla, and scale modelling projects.

Yes. Many Vallejo metallic paints are suitable for traditional brush painting and can be layered to create highlights, shadows, and different metal finishes.

Always check the specific Vallejo range because paint consistency can vary between products.

Many Vallejo metallic paints can be applied with an airbrush, although some products may require thinning while others are formulated specifically for smooth airbrush application.

Check the individual product instructions and adjust air pressure and thinning as needed.

Start with darker metallic colours in recessed areas and gradually highlight raised surfaces with brighter metallic shades.

Washes, glazes, edge highlights, pigments, rust effects, and weathering products can then be used to create additional depth and realistic wear.

True Metallic Metal uses paints containing reflective metallic pigments, while Non-Metallic Metal uses ordinary colours and carefully painted highlights and shadows to imitate the appearance of reflective metal.

TMM is generally faster and more approachable, while NMM relies heavily on controlled placement of light and shadow.

Yes. We ship Vallejo paints and other miniature painting supplies throughout Canada, subject to any applicable shipping restrictions.

Shipping options and rates are available during checkout.

Tistaminis offers Vallejo paints alongside brushes, primers, washes, pigments, weathering products, basing materials, and other miniature hobby supplies.

Whether you're painting polished fantasy armour, weathered historical vehicles, science-fiction machinery, or metallic details on a display model, our Vallejo metallic paint collection makes it easier to find the colours and supplies needed for your project.