{"product_id":"koloi-aqua-flat-aluminium-xf16-similar-fsm-c044","title":"Flat Aluminium XF16 Similar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlat Aluminium: matte natural metal finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFlat aluminium is a low-sheen metallic that imitates unpolished aluminium and weathered alloy. Aircraft modellers use it for natural metal finishes on panels, undercarriage legs, wheel hubs and propeller blades, and for the aluminium-painted interiors of some aircraft. Car and bike builders use it on engine blocks, cylinder heads, gearboxes and suspension parts, and armour modellers on tools and worn metal. It is a good base for varied metal tones. Spray over a grey or black primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eThe problem with metallics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMetallics are unforgiving. Spray too wet and the flake settles unevenly into dark patches and stripes; spray too dry and the surface goes grainy. Keep the airbrush moving at a constant distance and use slightly drier, well-atomised passes for an even flake across the whole body.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle for at least 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime with a grey primer and let it dry fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirbrush straight from the bottle, no thinning needed. Use a 0.2–0.4 mm nozzle at around 20 PSI (1.4 bar) and apply light, cross-hatched coats, letting each one flash off before the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the airbrush moving at a constant distance for an even effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the paint cure overnight before masking or clear-coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal with a water-based clear: matte to keep this finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the airbrush with water before the paint dries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy modelers choose Koloi Aqua\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to spray: no guessing thinning ratios, the same result from every bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleans up with water, so there are no strong solvent fumes at the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine pigment grind for 1:8 to 1:72 scales, so panel lines and detail stay crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne system: primer, colour and clear designed to work together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf life\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated shelf life of more than 12 months when stored tightly closed between +10 °C and +28 °C, away from frost and direct sunlight. Shake well before use; if the paint has thickened or separated and does not remix, do not use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cem\u003eNeed a colour we don’t list? Our colour lab matches RAL, RLM and OEM paint codes on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe on-screen image is indicative: the final tone depends on the primer, the number of coats and the clear coat. Metallic, pearl and multi-layer effects cannot be fully represented on screen. Keep out of reach of children. Safety Data Sheet available on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Fire Scale Modeler","offers":[{"title":"18ml Standard Detail","offer_id":59866855571804,"sku":"FSM-C044-18","price":4.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml Standard","offer_id":59866855604572,"sku":"FSM-C044-30","price":7.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60ml Value Pack","offer_id":59866855637340,"sku":"FSM-C044-60","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120ml Master Pack","offer_id":59866855670108,"sku":"FSM-C044-120","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3860\/2967\/files\/uc_c27d33da-4d72-4e4e-9d71-c82519b34c41.jpg?v=1794491878","url":"https:\/\/dmodelkits.store\/fr\/products\/koloi-aqua-flat-aluminium-xf16-similar-fsm-c044","provider":"DModelkits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}