How to Paint Steel

Steps used to paint steel

1. First off prime with Citadel Leadbelcher spray or any other primer.

2. Cover the metal areas with base Vallejo Exhaust Manifold.

3. Build up the lighter areas with Vallejo Steel.

4. Push the lighter parts with Vallejo Dark Aluminum.

5. Time to oil wash do its magic. Mix the Black : Raw Umber : Thinner in 1 : 1 : 4 ratio. Cover the entire metal parts with it. I’ve used Abteilung502 oil paints but you can use any other brand you have.

6. Once dry use Q-tips or makeup sponge dabbed in thinner to remove the excess oil wash!

7. Now build up back the lighter areas with Vallejo Dark Aluminum.

8. Use Vallejo Aluminum to highlight most exposed areas

And you’re done!

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