Vallejo Petrol Spills 73.817 is an acrylic weathering effect that reproduces the deep blue-black sheen of heavy petroleum products — lubricants, fuel oil and hydraulic fluid — as they appear on vehicle surfaces, barrel marks and ground stains around maintenance areas. The formula captures the specific dark intensity of spilled petrochemicals, distinct from the orange of diesel or the brown of engine oil.
Water-based acrylic, 40 ml pot
Apply directly on the base coat as spills, drips and barrel-ring marks
Dries rapidly; permits immediate further manipulation
Blue-black petroleum tone for fuel dumps, maintenance bays and cargo beds
Clean tools with water and soap
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Notes · Q & A
What's the difference between a paint and a wash?+
Paints are opaque colour for coverage; washes are thin, pigmented fluids that flow into recesses to add shading and depth. Most painters use both.
Can I use these paints in an airbrush?+
Many acrylics can be thinned for airbrushing — check the product description; ranges marked "Air" or "airbrush-ready" work straight from the bottle.
Do I need a primer?+
Yes for bare plastic, resin or metal — primer gives paint a surface to grip and prevents chipping.
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