Crystal Blue Metallic Wash

Real Heavy Metal Range

Stock # IONIC-0830 Wash (20 ml)

Real Heavy Metal Crystal Blue Metallic Wash from Ionic Smart Colors is the perfect choice for creating a crisp, icy and cohesive finish on light metallic surfaces. As the second step in Ionic’s innovative 3-step system, this wash is specifically formulated to provide a clear, light blue shading that enhances the pure character of the underlying metal.

Crystal Blue Metallic Wash is designed to provide a light, translucent blue shading that seeps into the seams of armour, around rivets, and into fine details. Unlike darker washes, this formula preserves the metallic reflection and gives a sense of coolness rather than dirt. It gives your miniatures a unique finish that is perfect for frosty themes, high-tech weaponry, and details that require a sense of purity and energy.

• Specialised Wash (IONIC-0830): Optimised for use with bright silver bases to create a balanced and professional contrast with an icy tone.
• Preserves metallic character: Creates depth and definition while the surface retains its reflective and genuine metallic feel.
• Smart Packaging: Comes in a convenient 20ml bottle with a smooth opening mechanism that can be operated with one hand for easy and precise dosing.
• High control: The formula is balanced to flow in a controlled manner into the model’s recesses, minimising the risk of unwanted stains on large surfaces.
• Step 1 – Base: Apply your chosen light metallic base (e.g. Bright Silver) evenly over the surface to set the solid base tone.
• Step 2 – Wash (This product): Apply Crystal Blue Metallic Wash to create a clear and icy blue depth in all the details of the model.
• Step 3 – Highlight: Finish with a light metallic highlight on the most exposed edges to give the surface its final, reflective finish.

SERIES information:

The Ultimate Metallic System for Miniatures, Wargames, and Scale Modeling

This is a single bottle, also available in the set of three BASE * WASH * HIGHLIGHT

Painting metallics can be one of the most frustrating parts of the hobby. Many painters struggle with:

• Chunky finish or visible brushstrokes
• Uneven or patchy shine
• Dull metallics or muddy mixes
• Shadows that kill reflectivity
• Harsh, unrealistic highlights
• Metallic pigment rubbing off
• Tone shifts depending on viewing angle

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.

LINK TO original KICKSTARTER: Real Heavy Metal – Metallic Paints by Ionic Smart Colors