3 acrylic colors – 20 ml bottles
Real Heavy Metal Set. Includes 3 coordinated acrylic tones (Base, Wash, and Highlight).
A complete metallic system designed to create a blue finish in just three simple steps.
The Ultimate Metallic System for Miniatures, Wargames, and Scale Modeling
Painting metallics can be one of the most frustrating parts of the hobby. Many painters struggle with:
Chunky finish or visible brushstrokes
Uneven or patchy shine
Dull metallics or muddy mixes
Shadows that kill reflectivity
Harsh, unrealistic highlights
Metallic pigment rubbing off
Tone shifts depending on viewing angle
Real Heavy Metal eliminates these issues with a professional, fast, and extremely intuitive system. Developed by IONIC over more than a year of testing and refinement, it delivers a bright, stable, true metallic finish that remains consistent under any working conditions. Engineered for all skill levels — from beginners seeking instant impact to advanced painters demanding maximum performance.
A Professional 3-Step Metallic System: Base • Wash • Highlight
Real Heavy Metal is a complete, coordinated triad system. Each set includes:3 bottles • 3 tones • 3 steps — Base, Wash, and Highlight.
Follow the sequence. No complex blending. No mixing required.
1-Metallic Base
High-coverage formula that covers in a single coat. Fast drying and engineered to deliver authentic metallic shine from the very first layer. Maximum intensity with minimal effort.
2-Metallic Wash
A true metallic ink designed to flow effortlessly into recesses. Instantly enhances panel lines, armor joints, and recessed details. Adds depth and volume while preserving reflectivity — perfect for fast, controlled shading.
3-Metallic Highlight
Specifically calibrated to brighten the base tone without creating harsh transitions. The ultra-fine metallic pigment ensures smooth blending, natural reflections, and professional color harmony.
Superior Quality: True Metallic Shine and Maximum Durability
Real Heavy Metal paints deliver:
Exceptional coverage
Perfect self-leveling with no visible brush marks
Ultra-fine metallic pigment for hyper-realistic reflections
High durability — resistant to enamels, oils, and weathering effects without lifting
Flawless performance by brush or airbrush
Smart Bottle Design — Built for Hobbyists. All three tones come in IONIC’s exclusive 20 ml bottle:
Flexible and easy to squeeze
Transparent body to see the real color
Quick one-handed cap opening and closing
Secure, leak-proof seal
Stainless steel mixing ball included
The paint mixes easily, does not reactivate with water once dry, and can be blended with other IONIC acrylics to create cool, warm, aged, oxidized, or fully customized metallic effects.
Perfect for Every Metallic Surface. Ideal for:
Dark steel weapons and industrial machinery
Bright silver and gold armor, blades, jewelry, buckles, and fine details
Antique gold, copper, and aged bronze
Colored metallics: red, blue, green, purple, yellow, and more
Mechas, robots, sci-fi armor, steampunk machinery, fantasy warriors, wargaming armies, historical miniatures, and scale vehicles
Effortless Professional Metallic Finishes!
REAL HEAVY METAL is the definitive solution for painters who want stunning metallic results without wasting time. Fast. Versatile. Reliable. Delivering professional-grade shine, deep shadows, and smooth transitions on any miniature or model.
Paint easy. Paint fast. Achieve incredible metallic results.
Contents of the set:
IONIC-0809 Royal Blue Base
IONIC-0829 Royal Blue Metallic Wash
IONIC-0849 Royal Blue Highlight
