Gloss Black is a deep, shiny black — the base for anything that should catch the light: boots, leather, glossy vehicles, gemstones and piano-black detail. Its sheen also makes it the ideal foundation under metallics for a brighter, mirror-like finish. A specialist black from Vallejo's Model Color range.

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Lay it under silver or gold for a noticeably brighter metallic, or use it neat wherever you want a wet, reflective black.

The black that brings a shine. Pair it with a metallic topcoat or a gloss varnish.