MATT SHADER Candy Red
Code: A.MIG-0724
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MATT SHADER Candy Red
Acrylic candy shader for building translucent layered finishes and rich color depth. Perfect for achieving a realistic candy paint effect with full control over intensity.
MATT SHADER Candy Red is a acrylic candy shader / translucent modeling paint suitable for tinting metallic or dark bases, building candy paint effects, creating depth and layered color finishes. semi-transparent matte shader designed for controlled layering and smooth tonal shifts. applied in very thin coats with airbrush over metallic, black, or glossy bases..
About the product
This candy red shader is designed to create deep, transparent color effects that shift depending on the base coat and number of layers applied. When sprayed over metallic or dark surfaces, it produces a vibrant candy finish with strong visual depth and a “wet paint” illusion. The more layers you apply, the richer and darker the red becomes, allowing full control over the final look. Ideal for automotive models, sci-fi builds, and custom paint jobs where a realistic lacquer-style effect is desired without complex paint systems.
Features
- transparent layered color effect
- buildable intensity through multiple coats
- compatible with airbrush application
Technical parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | acrylic candy shader / translucent modeling paint |
| Manufacturer | AMMO by MIG Jimenez |
| Volume / Size | 17 ml bottle |
| Suitable for | hobby modelers of all levels working on cars, aircraft, figures, and sci-fi projects |
| Special features | creates authentic candy finish effect with controllable depth and tone shift |
Tips and tricks
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Use | base: metallic or black surface | application: thin airbrushed layers | result: deep translucent candy red finish with optical depth |
| Advantages | easy to control effect, realistic professional finish, strong visual depth with simple application |
| Weaknesses | requires proper base coat to achieve full candy effect, not a fully opaque paint |
| Combination | silver or black base coats, metallic primers, glossy clear coats for final finish enhancement |
| Tip | apply multiple ultra-thin layers; each coat significantly deepens and shifts the final red tone |
Package contents
| Category | Contents |
|---|---|
| Product | 1× 17 ml acrylic shader bottle |
| Accessories | airbrush, acrylic thinner, glossy black or metallic primer, airbrush cleaner |
Notice: Colours displayed on your monitor may differ slightly from the actual real-life shade. This depends on the brightness, contrast, and colour profile settings of your device. For the most accurate impression, we recommend testing the paint on a sample model or taking inspiration from community showcases.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Matt Shaders |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 8432074007241 |
| Color: | Red |
| Type of paint: | Technical |
| Color tone: | Medium |
| Color property: | Transparent / Glaze |
