The hairspray chipping technique made its name for a reason — but AK's Worn Effects does the same job without the guesswork or the smell. This odourless acrylic fluid goes down between your base and top colours, so once dry you can dampen the surface and lift the top coat with a brush or a sharp tool to reveal crisp, controllable chips and scratches. Consistent, reliable and purpose-made, it takes the gamble out of worn paint.
At a glance
- Odourless acrylic fluid for chipping and scratch effects
- A purpose-made replacement for the hairspray technique
- Apply over your base colour, then paint your top coat
- Dampen and work the surface to reveal chips and wear
- 35ml — product reference AK088
Best for
- Controlled paint chipping on vehicles and armour
- Scratches and worn edges on any painted surface
- Repeatable results without hairspray guesswork
Base coat, worn effects, top coat, chip — a simple sequence that gives you weathering you can actually control.
The reliable way to chip paint. Pair it with our weathering range to finish the job.
