Rusty Metal Shade (77158) is a non-metallic satin wash in an 18ml bottle, part of the Rusty Metal colour family in Vallejo’s True Metallic Metal (TMM) range. This wash is formulated to add subtle shadows and depth over your rust-metallic base layer, while preserving its reflective finish.

The full Rusty Metal colour family includes:

• 77118 Rusty Metal (Light) – Metallic highlight tone for shine and reflection
• 77138 Rusty Metal (Base) – Rust-metallic basecoat
• 77158 Rusty Metal (Shade) – This satin wash for shadows and depth
• 77178 Rusty Metal (Airbrush) – Airbrush-ready version of the base tone

This wash is ideal for crevices, panel lines or textured surfaces painted in the rust-metallic base tone. Because it contains no metallic particles, it subtly darkens and shapes the model while preserving the metallic sheen of the base coat.

Key features:

• Non-metallic satin wash designed for rust-metallic finishes
• Part of the structured BSL workflow (Base – Shade – Light) plus the Airbrush variant
• Water-based acrylic, low-odor, easy to handle

Usage tips:

• Shake the bottle thoroughly before use to ensure even pigment suspension
• Apply selectively in recessed areas and transitions for best effect
• Dilute with water or medium if needed for smoother glazes or softer edges

By combining the full Rusty Metal family – Base, Shade, Light, Airbrush – you maintain colour unity, consistent reflections and maximum control. Rusty Metal Shade gives your aged metal elements the finishing touch they need.