A 10 ml bottle of high-quality acrylic hobby paint Tamiya in Chrome Silver, featuring a metallic, silver finish. This alcohol-based paint offers quick drying times and a durable coating.
Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver paint is designed for painting plastic models, especially cars, airplanes, and other vehicles requiring a metallic silver effect. It works well for modeling projects, whether applied by brush or airbrush.
The color matches Tamiya’s numbering system, commonly used in instructions and by model manufacturers, making it easy to select complementary paints and mix shades for precise color matching.
Preparation and Painting Instructions
Surface Preparation
The surface should be thoroughly cleaned and de-greased before painting.
Using a primer, such as Tamiya Surface Primer, is recommended to enhance adhesion and durability.
Brush Painting
Small details can be painted without thinning the paint.
For larger surfaces, light thinning with water is acceptable.
The paint should be thinned in a 1:1 ratio with Tamiya X-20A for optimal flow and to minimize clogging risks.
Using respiratory protection is advised, preferably with a fume extraction system.
Stronger thinners, such as Lacquer Thinner or Mr. Levelling Thinner, can also be used for more fluid application, though they have a stronger odor.
Color Mixing
Tamiya paints can be blended to achieve unique shades. For example, mixing ratios such as 2:1 between paints labeled XF-1 and XF-4 allow for customizing the color to match the model's requirements.
