Testing Vallejo Metal Colors - Does It Hold Up To Alclad ???

Here I test for the first time Vallejo Metal Colors. This is Vallejos answer to Alclad II Metal paints. Being an acrylic I wasn't sure what to expect as I believe lacquers handle metal colors better. I compare them to the Alclad at the end and you judge for yourself

[JKxox]

Thanks a lot for your test, I'm binge watching all your videos for the metal colors. Your channel is really underrated, I hope more people find these videos!

[paulcolterman]

Paul from NB Canada. Thanks for doing all these Chrome/Gold shootouts especially!!! I appreciate knowing now when I buy Chrome for my cars that these will work as advertised and you save us all massive headaches looking on our own!!! SO GLAD I found this page!!!

[viperca]

The Chrome is more an aircraft chrome, and not a bumper chrome so no comparison. The Liquid Silver line is more designed for hand painting. Because it does have powdered aluminum mixed with the paint, it isn't recommended to spray with an airbrush. Be like taking 400 grit sandpaper to the inside of your airbrush.

Use the the gloss that comes in the Vallejo Metal color line to overcoat these, and they really come to life.

As far as cost comparison to Alclad. Up here in Canada, both lines are the same price, about $12/bottle. But you get more of the Vallejo, and you can hand paint with them as well as airbrush them. No hand painting with Alclad. As well the Vallejo line has little to no smell, unlike Alclad. The Liquid Silver line is like $8, but again, not really to be airbrushed.

[cwj]

Very interesting, thank you for your diligence.

[jonathan]

What was that yellow model that was near the camera when you started the video

[lifeinjersey]

Just FYI I wouldn't use the Vallejo Liquid Series that much. As nice as they are. The liquid series is notorious for damaging brushes or air brushes. You have to have a separate brush or airbrush for them. Be careful they do damage things

[JustinKase]

I wonder if the Vallejo metals would look better with a gloss varnish on top to give it the 'shine'.

[lordbiscuitthetossable]

Gotta say as someone who has particularly enjoyed Vjellos metal colour range this is interesting. Though working on the fairly small scale sometimes being close enough is enough compared to the convenience of working with an Acrylic over alcohol.

I might keep an eye out for allclad though, I would like to give it a try.

[lesgl]

The main drawback i found when using Alclad was that Tamiya tape left marks on the finish which is a real bug bear ...i haven't found that with the Vellejo ones..but as you have pointed out they don't have the ''Mettalic ness'' of Alclad..the new Tamiya Lacquer has some metal colours and they have been the best for me..very hard wearing paint and no problems with tape marks

[strangenames]

can you do the alclad hot metal colors too i want use them for burnt titanium looks but wanna get your opinion first if you could the hot metal blue violet and sepia

[MaquetteTv]

I just to test them with a lot of difficulties to spray them, i thinned with airbush thinner and flow improver i surprise the spray it so different on your vidéo. Can you tell me if you thinned them? What the size of your needle and pression please. Thanks

[CoolsBreeze]

Good thing I saw this video. You probably just saved me like $50. I'll definitely give Alclad a try.

[kkgc]

Hi, i was wondering if i could use tamiya's retarder with this? It's the only acrylic retarder i have on me atm.
Metal colors seems to clog my airbrush after just few seconds of spraying :( I'm using 20 psi with ps-270 (.2mm), i can't get that nice thin layer you are getting for some reason..

[moesscalemodelbench]

Great vid. I was just at Andy's looking at Alclad colors. Think they might be my go to for metal's wasn't a lot in stock. Going to try some mission model metal's and see what comes from it.

[weiqin]

hi what is the gloss black base u using?

[FuelsModels]

How is the durability of the Vallejo’s? In other words do I need to top coat them even if say they are on the bottom side of a model car?

[feloniousmonk]

Thanks for the comparison. I've been looking to get some real metallics and I hadn't heard of Alclad until now. Subbed for more!

[madgorilla]

Hi nice review I'm beginner does 1 needs to be thin?

[alandavis]

Wow! is that Alclad Chrome as stunning as it looks on camera?

[limjahey]

Man, that magnesium over gloss black looks perfect for my Bandai Mandalorian for his Beskar Armor.