Diecast Model Guides
Testors Flat Aluminum 1/4 oz: Paint & Finish Guide
For an aluminum color with a flat finish, Testors Flat Aluminum 1181TT comes in a 1/4 oz enamel bottle. Keep the finish in mind when choosing between this paint and a metallic-silver option.
Flat Aluminum bottle details
- Bottle size: 1/4 oz
- Paint type: Enamel
- Finish: flat
- Manufacturer reference: 1181TT
- SKU: TES1181TT
Flat Aluminum versus Metallic Silver
Flat Aluminum 1181TT has a flat finish; Testors Metallic Silver 1146TT is a metallic-silver enamel. Both come in 1/4 oz bottles. If a paint list specifies Flat Aluminum, the shared bottle size does not make Metallic Silver a direct replacement—the color name and finish are different.
Before painting the model
Use the bottle label for preparation, thinning and application on your chosen material. A small test on spare material lets you judge the color and finish before painting a finished model.
Questions about this paint
Is 1/4 oz a scale?
No. It is the bottle size; the product is paint.
What identifies the flat aluminum finish?
Look for Flat Aluminum and manufacturer reference 1181TT. The store item number is TES1181TT.
Can Metallic Silver be substituted by name alone?
No. Metallic Silver 1146TT is a different paint. Choose the color and finish specified for the model or effect you are building.
See Testors Flat Aluminum 1181TT for the bottle and current availability. For other colors or finishing materials, explore these collections:
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