Colour Forge Gauntlet Gold Spray Primer, 500ml

The Colour Forge Gauntlet Gold Spray Primer is a professional-grade metallic primer designed to deliver a rich, vibrant gold base for miniature painting. Metallic primers like Gauntlet Gold allow hobbyists to achieve striking armour, ornamentation, and decorative elements far more efficiently than painting gold over a standard undercoat.

This spray uses a tried-and-tested formula that provides strong coverage while maintaining fine surface detail, making it suitable for plastic, resin, and metal miniatures when applied in thin passes. The colour sits within the warm gold spectrum commonly used for heroic armour, ceremonial equipment, and fantasy or sci-fi elites, allowing painters to proceed directly to shading and highlighting without building multiple base layers.

Because it functions as both primer and metallic basecoat, Gauntlet Gold significantly reduces painting time on models dominated by gold surfaces. Applying washes or recess shading over the metallic finish quickly produces depth and contrast, making it especially effective for armies, characters, and display pieces where gold is a primary visual feature.

The large 500 ml can contains approximately 25% more paint than many standard hobby sprays, allowing painters to prime and basecoat a large number of miniatures or terrain pieces efficiently. The formula is designed for smooth application when the can is thoroughly shaken and applied in short passes from about 20–30 cm away.

Gauntlet Gold is particularly well suited for fantasy elites, ornate sci-fi factions, statues, and decorative terrain where a bold metallic finish is required from the start.

Key Features

• Vibrant gold metallic primer and basecoat in one
• Smooth coverage that preserves fine details
• Ideal for armour, ornamentation, and decorative models
• High-capacity 500 ml can for extended use
• Reduces painting time for gold-heavy projects
• Suitable for miniatures and terrain

Technical Specifications

Type: Aerosol metallic primer
Finish: Metallic
Colour: Gold
Volume: 500 ml
Intended use: Miniatures and terrain

Why use a gold primer instead of painting gold over black?

A gold primer acts as both primer and basecoat, allowing painters to achieve a bright metallic finish immediately without building multiple layers.

Is this primer suitable for plastic, resin, and metal miniatures?

Yes. The Colour Forge Gauntlet Gold Spray is designed for common miniature materials when applied in thin coats.

Does this replace painting a metallic base layer?

For gold-dominated models, yes. Shading, washing, and highlights can be applied directly over the metallic surface.

How many models can a 500 ml can cover?

The larger volume typically primes significantly more miniatures than standard hobby spray cans, depending on model size and application technique.

Can this primer be used for terrain?

Yes. It is effective for statues, decorative architecture, and terrain elements featuring exposed metal or gilded surfaces.