Mr Metal Color is a lacquer based metalizer. Which can be brush painted or airbrushed, use Mr Color or Mr Rapid thinner for thinning (Do not us levelling thinner as the decreased drying time will allow the metal particles to sink to the bottom creating a duller finish.) Once dry in around 10 minutes Mr Metal Color can be buffed with a soft cloth, cotton buds or a microfiber cloth for an ultra-realistic metal finish and shin.