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-0818 Tarnished Metal Base IONIC-0838 Tarnished Metal Metallic Wash IONIC-0858 Tarnished Metal Highlight