• Chipping is an excellent way of adding realism to your static models, simulating wear by allowing a base color to peep through the top coat.
• This handy product is applied onto the base coat, with an acrylic top coat applied there after.
• Apply water to the top coat and it comes away to reveal the base color underneath.

About the Product

• Water-based
• The images shows an example of use.
• Use Tamiya Color lacquer-based paints (LP, TS, AS series) as the basecoat. Please note that gloss and metallic colors cannot be used. Matte metallic colors are OK.
• Use Tamiya Color acrylic paints for the top coat.

How to use the Chipping Liquid 

• First, apply a basecoat using lacquer-based Tamiya Colors (LP, TS, AS series). Gloss and metallic paints repel the liquid and cannot be used.
• Apply a layer of Chipping Liquid with a brush or airbrush. It can be diluted with water if required.
• Apply a top coat of Tamiya Color Acrylic Paint.
• Brush water onto areas where you want to chip away the topcoat, then wait a few minutes.
• Use a toothpick or similar implement to chip the part, then let it dry. Chipping Liquid drops in effectiveness the longer a part is left after its top coat. Tamiya recommends shipping within a week of applying the topcoat.

Weathering means adding realistic-looking effects to your models, such as sand on tank treads and mud-caked rally car bodies.