The Army Painter Speedpaint Metallics Set 2.0 — 10×18ml metallic paints, single-coat coverage, includes basecoat brush & guide

The Army Painter Speedpaint Metallics Set 2.0 is a 10‑bottle collection of 18 ml metallic speedpaints designed to deliver richly pigmented metal finishes in one generous coat.

Whether you're finishing battlefield-ready armour, tiny weapons, or mechanical components, this kit focuses on fast, high‑impact metallic coverage. Each bottle contains a specially formulated resin medium and stainless steel mixing balls to keep pigment and shine consistent. The set includes a Basecoat Brush and a Painting Guide to help you get reliable results quickly, from your first model to a full army.

How do I get strong metallic results with fewer layers?

Shake each bottle thoroughly so the mixing balls break up settled pigment, then apply a generous single coat over a primed surface. The resin-rich formula helps the paint level evenly and cling to sculpted details, producing visible metallic depth without multiple base and highlight stages.

• Use a primer suited to miniatures for adhesion and true colour payoff.
• Load the brush well and lay down a confident, single generous pass.
• Allow the paint to settle into recesses for natural shadows and highlights.

Which metallic tones are included and what are they best used for?

This 10‑colour range covers typical metals — gold, silver, and bronze — plus warm and cool metal variations for realistic armour, weapons and machinery. The selection lets you match different eras and styles, from tarnished bronze details to bright chromed surfaces.

• Bright silvers for cutting edges and polished armour.
• Warm bronzes for ancient or decorative trim.
• Gold tones for heraldry and ornamental elements.
• Specialised mid‑tones for robotics and mechanical surfaces.

What tools and technique tips come with the set to help beginners?

The box contains a Basecoat Brush and a concise Painting Guide that walks through shaking, mixing, and applying the paint. Two stainless steel mixing balls in every bottle ensure homogeneous consistency, while the guide suggests how to avoid common issues like pooling or streaks.

• Shake 20–30 seconds until the mixing ball moves freely.
• Apply one generous coat; thin only if necessary for detail work.
• Use the included brush for consistent coverage on typical miniature scales.

How does this set speed up painting large armies or whole model collections?

The Speedpaint formula reduces the need for layered metallic basecoats and separate metallic highlights, letting you cover multiple models faster. Consistent pigmentation and good flow cut down drying and rework time, making batch painting of ranks and squads quicker to finish.

• One‑pass metallic coverage for quick tabletop-ready units.
• Uniform gloss and pigment across bottles when shaken properly.
• Suitable for brush batching and touch-ups between games.

Who is this for? The Army Painter Speedpaint Metallics Set 2.0 suits hobbyists who want convincing metal finishes without long paint routines: beginners who need guided, dependable results, and experienced painters who want to speed through armies, board game miniatures, 3D prints, or terrain pieces. If you prime your models and prefer fewer layers with strong metallic payoff, this kit gives a practical, ready‑to‑use range with mixing balls and a brush included.