SPEEDPAINT MARKER: POLISHED SILVER

Army Painter Speedpaint Marker – Polished Silver

Fast metallic shine with smooth coverage and precise control

The Army Painter Speedpaint Marker – Polished Silver gives you clean, bright metallic effects with the convenience and accuracy of a marker. Designed to deliver a reflective, polished metal finish in one pass, this marker is perfect for weapons, armor trim, helmets, machinery, and any miniature details that need crisp silver highlights without messy metallic paints.

Polished Silver stands out because it provides consistent, streak-free metallic coverage, even on small or awkward surfaces. No more shaking metallic pigments for minutes at a time, no more metallic flakes on your brush, and no more patchy edge highlights. Just fast, controlled metallic detail work—anytime you need it.

Perfect for beginners who struggle with metallic control and advanced hobbyists who want to speed up army projects.

Why Polished Silver is a must-have metallic

1. Bright, reflective metal that works on any model

Polished Silver is ideal for:

• Swords, blades, axes, and weapon edges

• Armor plates, helmets, gauntlets, and trim

• Guns, sci-fi machinery, and mechanical casings

• Rivets, buckles, clasps, and fine metallic accents

• Robots, droids, and cybernetic features

The finish is clean, bright, and highly readable on the tabletop.

2. Marker precision for smooth, controlled metallics

Metallic paints often dry too fast or leave visible stroke marks.
This marker avoids all of that by giving you:

• Sharp edge control

• Even metallic flow

• Clean coverage in tight spaces

• Zero pigment separation

Perfect for fast army batches or last-minute RPG character prep.

3. One-pass metallic depth without flakes or brush lines

Polished Silver delivers:

• Smooth metallic sheen

• Subtle, natural shadowing

• Bright reflective highlights

• A clean finish without clumping or grain

This makes it ideal for painters who want polished metal without the hassle of traditional metallic paints.

4. Works with all major miniature paint ranges

Once dry, you can add:

• Highlights

• Shading washes

• Oil effects

• Weathering

• Varnish

Compatible with:

• Army Painter Warpaints

• Citadel

• Vallejo

• Scale 75

• Pro Acryl
  …and every major brand.

Best uses for Polished Silver

• Blades and weapon edges

• Armor trim and plate details

• Sci-fi machinery, robotics, and cybernetics

• Gunmetal accents (when layered over a darker base)

• Decorative metallic features on heroes and monsters

• Small silver details you normally dread painting

If you paint fantasy, sci-fi, or steampunk miniatures, Polished Silver instantly becomes one of your most-used markers.

Tips for best results

• Prime with light or neutral colors to keep metallics bright

• Apply in smooth strokes to maintain the polished look

• Layer over darker tones for gunmetal effects

• Seal with matte or gloss varnish depending on preference

FAQ – Polished Silver Speedpaint Marker

Does the Polished Silver Speedpaint Marker behave like bottled metallic paint?
Yes. It provides smooth metallic coverage and natural shine, but with the added precision and control of a marker, eliminating common metallic paint frustrations.

Which primer works best with Polished Silver?
A light or neutral primer keeps the silver bright. For darker, moodier metal, use a darker primer underneath.

Can I shade or highlight Polished Silver?
Absolutely. Once dry, you can apply washes, glazes, edge highlights, and weathering effects from any major miniature paint line.

Is the Polished Silver Speedpaint Marker good for weapons and armor?
Yes. It’s perfect for blades, armor trim, helmets, mechanical parts, and small metallic accents thanks to its clean, reflective finish.

Is this marker beginner-friendly?
Very. Metallics can be difficult with a brush, but the marker format makes clean silver details fast and frustration-free.

For clean, bright metallic details with zero mess, the Polished Silver Speedpaint Marker delivers fast, controlled results every time. Essential for painters who want polished metal effects without the hassle of traditional metallic paints.