Metallic COBALT BLUE 2-oz Bottle (Airbrush-ready) Tru-Color Paint SPECIAL ORDER ONLY

This Metallic COBALT BLUE Tru-Color Paint is a 2-ounce bottle designed specifically for airbrush applications. It features a solvent-based acrylic formula enhanced with scale bits of flakes to emulate prototype metallic finishes and cures to a glossy surface.

• Solvent-based acrylic paint with acetone thinning
• Produces a glossy finish ready for decal application
• Too thin for brush painting, optimized for airbrush use
• Requires ventilation during spraying, cleanup with acetone
• Special order item: ships within 4-8 days of Monday morning order

Compared to industry standards and previous models, this metallic Tru-Color Paint stands out with its finely flaked pigment that closely simulates authentic prototype metallic paint. The product's thinner consistency is specifically formulated for airbrushing rather than brushing, ensuring smooth, even coats without brush strokes. Additionally, this paint dries quickly to a durable glossy finish, making it ideal for scale modeling and other precision applications. Unlike many competing metallic paints, it provides excellent compatibility with decals and primer for various surfaces, including metal and plastic.

Key Technical Advantages: Technology and Performance

The metallic Tru-Color paint's solvent-based acrylic composition uses acetone and other media to achieve the perfect thinning for airbrush readiness, enabling fine, controlled application. The inclusion of scale bits of flakes provides a realistic metallic shimmer that enhances the visual depth of models. Despite its liquid thinness, this paint offers excellent coverage and a high-gloss finish that sets a quality standard in the hobby paint market. The packaging in soft plastic bottles sometimes leads to evaporation of thinner over time; however, the pigment remains intact and can be rejuvenated with Tru-Color's 'Rejuvenator' or Thinner, extending the paint's usability. This unique feature ensures lasting value for serious modelers seeking precision and authenticity in their work.