Oily Steel 17ml

Oily Steel 17 ml - AK interactive acrylic metallic

Oily Steel is a water-based acrylic from the 3rd Generation line by AK interactive in a 17 ml bottle. The shade describes steel that is neither freshly ground nor mirror-polished but greased by service - darker, cooler and more subdued than light chrome metallics. It is used where the metal should look functional and used rather than decorative.

The line's own thinner versus water

The 3rd Generation line takes both, but the result differs. Water is the simplest option and usually enough for brush work; it also thins the binder, though, so with heavier thinning the paint holds worse on a smooth surface and rubs off more easily. The acrylic thinner from the same brand keeps the binder in a better ratio and the paint stays cohesive even when thinned to airbrush consistency. A practical rule: slight thinning for a brush with water, heavier thinning for spraying with the line's thinner. And if you do reach for water, use distilled - calcium from the tap can show up in a thin coat as small white spots.

Use

• Running gear, track links and contact surfaces polished by service.
• Barrels, breeches, tools and fittings on the outside of vehicles.
• Engines, gearboxes and machinery details in interiors and on diorama accessories.
• A dry brush on edges where bare metal should show through.

Who the paint is for

For builders of vehicles, ships and machinery accessories who want a dark metal tone without having to work with solvent-based metallics. The water base makes cleaning the airbrush and brushes right after work simple.

A water-based acrylic paint. Ensure ventilation or extraction while spraying and protect your airways. Keep out of reach of children and close the bottle carefully.