Rust Streaks

Description

AK Interactive — Rust Streaks (SKU: AK013)

Recreate authentic rust and corrosion staining with AK Interactive’s Rust Streaks. This enamel effects product is formulated specifically for the streaking technique, replicating the natural way rust runs and stains down vertical metal surfaces on vehicles, ships, machinery, and structures.

Key Features:

• Enamel formula — reddish-brown tone calibrated specifically for rust and corrosion streaking.
• Easy to apply — works with simple brush techniques for consistent, realistic results.
• Free technical sheet available — AK provides a downloadable usage guide for best results.
• 35ml bottle — ideal size for detailed weathering work across multiple builds.

How to Use:

1. Shake well before use.
2. Apply the streaks with a fine pointed brush in irregular vertical lines, starting from the upper parts of the surface.
3. Let dry for about 10 minutes.
4. Take a flat brush dampened with White Spirit and swipe gently over the streaks with light pressure to soften the effect and blend it into a natural look.

Why Modelers Use It

Rust doesn’t stay put — on real vehicles and structures, corrosion streaks downward from rivets, seams, and damaged panels, staining the surrounding metal. Rust Streaks is calibrated specifically to replicate that reddish-brown staining pattern, giving modelers fine control over both the initial streak lines and the final blended, weathered finish.

Ideal for: Rusted metal panels and hulls, ships and naval vessels, corrugated and riveted surfaces, abandoned vehicles and machinery, and any surface calling for realistic rust and corrosion streaking.