SOFUBI metallic paints - 23 shades

The Hikari Toys range is dedicated exclusively to the decoration and artistic personalization of dolls, robots, SOFUBI figurines from the Japanese fantasy world.

In addition to the basic color families, candy, fluorescent, etc., Hikari naturally offers a family of 19 metallic colors, with gold, steel, aluminum, polished metal, white, pearl, and other metals such as bronze, copper and chrome.

HKT201 BRIGHT SILVER

HKT202 AZTEC GOLD

HKT203 FINE ALUMINIUM

HKT204 COPPER GOLD

HKT205 ICE WHITE

HKT206 WILLOW GREEN

HKT207 CONGO GREEN

HKT208 ANTIQUE MOSS

HKT209 BRASS GREEN

HKT210 PHANTOM BLUE

HKT211 ANDROMEDA BLUE

HKT212 RED PEARL

HKT213 METALLIC ORANGE

HKT214 ROSE GOLD

HKT215 CRAZED RED

HKT216 LAVA STREAM

HKT217 MARBELLA SUNSET

HKT218 CLEOPATRA PURPLE

HKT219 SPECTRAL VIOLET

HKT220 SILVER SHINY

HKT221 AMAZONITE

HKT222 GOLD GREEN

HKT223 PERSIAN BLUE

Features

Sofubi metallic paints for toys are glossy finishes.

Their semi-transparent nature requires the application of thin coats (to distribute the metallic pigments well) in several coats (for good coverage)

These solvent-based paints are both flexible and ultra-resistant.

Application

Preferably with an airbrush,

SOFUBI metallic paints needs a black background, except for light metallic colors, which should be applied over a white background.(HKT205 ICE WHITE)

Use the cleaning thinner to rinse and clean tools after use

Mixing :

SOFUBI metallic paints are delivered pure.

Drying and Thinning recommendations
SOFVI paint can sometimes dry too quickly because it is very reactive.
To counter too rapid drying (powder effect), thin  with standard thinner.
Paints: Thin to 30-50% - pressure 1.5 bars, nozzle from 0.3 to 0.5 mm,
Drawings: Thin to 50-70% - pressure 1 bar, nozzle 0.15 to 0.2mm.
these tips also apply to brushes

Warning : flammable and harmful product. Read the MSDS before use.