Vallejo Metal Color Steel... too dark?

[ulvdemon]

Was wondering if this is operator error on my part or am I just missing something?  I've sprayed the Vallejo Metal Color Steel a couple of time sand it seems almost as dark as the black primer I've sprayed over.  am I doing something wrong on my end or am I just expecting it to be lighter then it should be?  I've attached an example.  Maybe the lighting is too harsh that is causing the issue?  Am help would be appreciated.

[themongoose]

I spray all of the vallejo metal colors and i have the same opinion, steel is way too dark. Even their model air is toodark imo. I moved to a different paint but it is possible to blend them. I find with the metal colors that they don’t stay mixed together well tho and you are constantly trying to stir them so that they spray ok.

[dmthamade]

Like the Vallejo metal air colors except the Steel. Doesn't make a lot of sense, that one. Like you said, too dark. My own opinion, Testors Metalizer Steel looks closer to the truth, i guess age, corrosion, type would make color different.

 

Don

[ulvdemon]

Might have to go ahead and pick up the Jet Exhaust color and go with that.  Thanks everyone.

[denders]

I picked up a bottle of Burnt Iron a while back but only used it last week, for the first time. If this helps.