Deep Magenta (Real Heavy Metal Set)

Stock # IONIC-0586 Base (20 ml)

3 acrylic colours – 20 ml bottles

Contents of the set:

IONIC-0806 Deep Magenta Base

IONIC-0826 Deep Magenta Metallic Wash

IONIC-0846 Deep Magenta Highlight

Real Heavy Metal Set. Includes 3 coordinated acrylic tones (Base, Wash, and Highlight).

A complete metallic system designed to create a light red finish in just three simple steps.

Real Heavy Metal is the complete solution from IONIC for painting rich, vibrant metallic finishes. Designed for hobbyists of all levels, this range delivers everything from classic silvers and golds to bold metallic reds, blues, and more — all formulated with the strength, coverage, and performance you expect from Ionic.

Featuring 60 new water-based acrylic paints, every color is crafted with intense metallic pigments to deliver exceptional brilliance, coverage, and depth.

The 3-Step Smart System for Metallic Finishes

Each color is part of an intuitive 3-Step Smart System designed to simplify metallic painting:

Base → Metallic Wash → Highlight
or customize your workflow:
Base → Highlight → Metallic Wash

Unlike traditional matte washes that dull metallic finishes, Real Heavy Metal Metallic Washes are made from darkened versions of the same metallic pigments found in the base and highlight colors. This preserves the metallic sheen and saturation throughout the entire painting process.

The washes are highly pigmented:

• Over metallics: Maintain shine, depth, and vibrancy

• Over light colors (like white): Create shading and highlights in a single brushstroke

Metallic painting has never been more metal.

Designed for Every Skill Level

Whether you’re painting your first army or finishing a competition-level display piece, Real Heavy Metal adapts to your experience and style. The simple system makes it accessible to beginners, while advanced painters can mix tones and experiment with techniques to unlock even greater creative possibilities.

Performance & Application

Ideal for Brush & Airbrush

• Use straight from the bottle with a brush

• Add a small amount of Ionic Thinner for airbrush use

Strong Coverage & Self-Leveling

• Even light tones cover black primer with ease

• Self-leveling formula preserves fine details, even with heavier applications

Self-Moisturizing & Easy to Mix

• Water-based acrylic formula

• Mixes easily within the range and with Ionic Smart Colors

• Extended workability keeps paint wet longer

Compatible with Any Technique

• Layering

• Glazing

• Wet blending

• Drybrushing

• Masking & weathering

• Brush or airbrush

Real Heavy Metal adapts to your technique — not the other way around.

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