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Alclad II Dull Aluminum Metallic Lacquer Paint 1 oz ALC-117: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
The product behind this guide is Alclad II Dull Aluminum Metallic Lacquer Paint 1 oz ALC-117. Because similar model paint products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the Alclad II title, SKU and live image set tied together as one record.
Exact identity and distinguishing details
- Exact product: Alclad II Dull Aluminum Metallic Lacquer Paint 1 oz ALC-117
- Brand or vendor: Alclad II
- Product type: Model Paint
- SKU or catalog key: ALC117
- Finish stated in the record: Dull Aluminum Volume: 1 fl oz / 30 mL Paint type: Regular metallic lacquer Application: Airbrush Alclad lists ALC-117 among its Regular finishes
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 2
The recorded price at verification was $9.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
This item is best cataloged under its full name and ALC117. The stated finish is Dull Aluminum Volume: 1 fl oz / 30 mL Paint type: Regular metallic lacquer Application: Airbrush Alclad lists ALC-117 among its Regular finishes, which should be checked against the exact image rather than a generic brand photo. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.
What the current listing actually confirms
The live record provides the following product-specific information: “Alclad II ALC-117 Dull Aluminum is a 1 oz / 30 mL regular metallic lacquer for airbrushed scale-model finishes. Verified Product Details Manufacturer: Alclad II Manufacturer part number: ALC-117 Heartland item number: ALC117 Finish: Dull Aluminum Volume: 1 fl oz / 30 mL Paint type: Regular metallic lacquer Application: Airbrush Alclad lists ALC-117 among its Regular finishes. Use a suitable primer on injection-molded plastic and apply light airbrushed coats.” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.
The category-specific decision
The most useful way to evaluate Alclad II Dull Aluminum Metallic Lacquer Paint 1 oz ALC-117 is to separate identity from condition. Identity comes from the subject, scale or casting, finish, graphics, wheels and SKU. Condition comes from the actual photographed surfaces, packaging and moving parts. Mixing those two questions can lead to a correct model being described with the wrong condition.
For this listing, ALC117 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.
Where similar listings differ
Similar diecast products often differ in small, high-value details. Review the wheel spokes, tire profile, base color, glazing, interior, license or race markings and package code. The aim is not to assign a grade from a distance but to confirm that the delivered item matches the release purchased.
Display and handling should follow the format: loose models need nonabrasive separation, packages need edge and blister protection, and project cars need a documented baseline before disassembly.
Why the exact photo set matters
Review all 2 available images in sequence rather than judging the item from the first thumbnail. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and SKU ALC117.
The short decision checklist
- Save the listing URL under ALC117.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Scale Model Accessories, Figures & Display Supplies · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Alclad II Model Paints & Finishing Supplies · Model Paints · Model Paints & Finishing Supplies
Cataloging and project notes
The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and ALC117 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.
Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.
Gift considerations
Gift buyers should match ALC117 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.
A focused question-and-answer review
What identifies this exact product?
The complete title, ALC117, vendor Alclad II, product type Model Paint and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.
What is still unconfirmed?
Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.
Where should the purchase decision be finalized?
Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.
Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU ALC117, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.
Review the live Alclad II Dull Aluminum Metallic Lacquer Paint 1 oz ALC-117 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Completing the evidence trail
To close the record for Alclad II Dull Aluminum Metallic Lacquer Paint 1 oz ALC-117, pair SKU ALC117 with the live image and the stated vendor, Alclad II. The listing classifies it as Model Paint. Those details should agree before another product is treated as an equivalent option. Any unstated dimension, material, quantity or compatibility point remains a question rather than a fact.
Keep a dated arrival image and record how the item was stored, displayed, installed or used. If the product is altered, preserve a description of the starting state and the changes made. This exact-item history supports future maintenance, collection audits and repeat purchases while keeping observations separate from the manufacturer or seller’s original claims.
