The Story
The middle-ground topcoat — a satin sheen that's neither dead-flat nor showroom-gloss, ideal for mecha, vehicles and anything that should look like painted metal rather than a toy. Brush or airbrush.
At a glance
- Vallejo Mecha Color — water-based acrylic satin varnish
- Apply by brush or airbrush
- Satin sheen between matt and gloss
- Hard-wearing protection against handling
Best for
- A realistic sheen on vehicles and mecha
- Sealing paint and decals
- A hard-wearing everyday finish
The sheen that reads as painted metal, not moulded plastic.
The satin coat that hits the sweet spot between matt and gloss. Sits alongside the Mecha matt and gloss varnishes for full control.
Description
The middle-ground topcoat — a satin sheen that's neither dead-flat nor showroom-gloss, ideal for mecha, vehicles and anything that should look like painted metal rather than a toy. Brush or airbrush.
At a glance
- Vallejo Mecha Color — water-based acrylic satin varnish
- Apply by brush or airbrush
- Satin sheen between matt and gloss
- Hard-wearing protection against handling
Best for
- A realistic sheen on vehicles and mecha
- Sealing paint and decals
- A hard-wearing everyday finish
The sheen that reads as painted metal, not moulded plastic.
The satin coat that hits the sweet spot between matt and gloss. Sits alongside the Mecha matt and gloss varnishes for full control.
