AK Interactive Xtreme Metal Matte Aluminium

The AK Interactive Xtreme Metal Matte Aluminium (30ml) is a lacquer-based metallic paint designed to replicate a realistic dull aluminium finish, commonly seen on weathered aircraft skins, structural airframe areas, and non-polished metal surfaces.

It belongs to the Xtreme Metal range, which uses ultra-fine metallic pigments to produce smooth, highly realistic natural metal effects with excellent adhesion and durability.

About Matte Aluminium

Unlike polished aluminium shades, Matte Aluminium is formulated to represent non-reflective or lightly oxidised aluminium surfaces. This makes it ideal for:

• aircraft panel variation on natural metal finishes (NMF)

• structural or internal airframe areas

• worn or service-exposed metal surfaces

• subtle contrast against polished aluminium tones

It still has metallic character, but with a softer, more realistic sheen rather than a mirror finish.

Features

✔ Lacquer-based high-performance metallic paint
✔ Realistic matte/dull aluminium finish
✔ Ultra-fine pigment for smooth surface coverage
✔ Fast drying with strong adhesion
✔ Excellent for airbrush application
✔ Highly durable once cured
✔ Ideal for panel variation in natural metal finishes

Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Best suited for:

• aircraft modellers working on natural metal finishes

• advanced builders creating panel modulation effects

• hobbyists aiming for realistic metallic variation

Proper surface preparation (smooth primer, often gloss black or similar base) is important for best results.

Recommended Use

✔ WWII and modern aircraft natural metal finishes
✔ Panel shading and tonal variation
✔ Structural aircraft components (non-polished areas)
✔ Weathered aluminium surfaces
✔ Sci-fi and mechanical metallic builds

Application Tips

• Apply with an airbrush in thin, even coats

• Use a smooth primed surface for best metallic response

• Combine with other Xtreme Metal tones (e.g. Duraluminium, Aluminium) for realism

• Allow full curing before masking or weathering

Perfect For

• Aircraft modellers (especially NMF schemes)

• Advanced aviation builders

• Detail-focused scale modellers

• Realistic weathering and panel variation work

• Professional-style metallic finishing

A Subtle, Realistic Aluminium Tone

The AK Interactive Xtreme Metal Matte Aluminium provides a convincing non-polished aluminium finish that is essential for breaking up uniform metal surfaces. It is especially valuable when building realistic aircraft finishes with tonal variation and depth.