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True Metal Chrome AK Interactive metallic paint card (#D8E0E8)

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True Metal Chrome paint guide

True Metal Chrome Paint: Colour, Type & Equivalents

True Metal Chrome is a key paint in the Citadel range, valued for its consistent finish and reliable coverage across Warhammer projects.
The closest True Metal Chrome equivalent is Stormhost Silver (Citadel (Games Workshop)) (ΔE 3.2).

True Metal Chrome is a metallic from AK Interactive, commonly used for armour plates, cloth, and trim work.

Quick Equivalents

  • Closest equivalent: Stormhost Silver (Citadel (Games Workshop)) – ΔE 3.2
  • Vallejo equivalent: Silver (72.052) (Vallejo Game Color) – ΔE 8.3
  • Army Painter equivalent: Mithril (Army Painter) – ΔE 8.8

How to Use True Metal Chrome

This paint is typically used for:

  • True metallic metal (TMM)

Apply it over a suitable primer and build layers gradually. Coverage sits around reliable, so two thin coats usually give a more stable finish than one heavy pass, especially over a dark primer.

Paint Behavior and Tips

Consider the following when working with this paint:

  • Coverage: reliable — affects how many coats are needed over primer
  • Dilution: controlled thinning — keeping the right ratio maintains flow and prevents brushmarks
  • Interaction with washes and highlights: always run a highlight pass to verify the tone does not shift after drying

A good equivalent should remain stable after shading and highlighting. Test this alternative on the same primer and in the same recipe before switching a whole unit.

Miniature Painting Tips

For best results with True Metal Chrome on Warhammer and other miniature projects:

  • Use the same primer across the project to keep tonal consistency
  • Test on a spare part before applying to a full unit
  • Compare after shading and highlights, not just the base coat

Even small differences can become visible on a finished miniature. This match may behave differently on textured surfaces like cloth, fur, and metal trim once the full recipe is applied.

Conclusion

Choosing the right True Metal Chrome equivalent or substitute keeps your scheme consistent from the test model to the full army. Use this comparison to weigh the closest Vallejo, Army Painter, and other cross-brand options before repainting a whole squad.

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How should you use True Metal Chrome on miniatures?

True Metal Chrome is a neutral grey metallic paint from AK Interactive's True Metal range.

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Method

This summary is built from the local usage notes, structured paint detail data, and the same Delta-E matching system used across ChromaStack.

Limits

Check finish and coverage on a test miniature if your workflow depends on a very specific texture or transparency.