The undercoat no painting desk should be without. Matt Black is the most-reached-for primer in the hobby for good reason — it gives you deep shadows, a solid base for metallics and dark schemes, and the perfect starting point for zenithal priming.
At a glance
- Colour Forge aerosol primer and basecoat in one
- 500ml can — 25% more paint than a standard 400ml can
- Matt black — the hobby's default undercoat
- A cost-effective foundation for armies, terrain and larger models
Best for
- Undercoating just about anything before painting
- Deep shadows, metallics and dark colour schemes
- The black base for zenithal and slapchop priming
Prime black, spray a lighter tone from above and you've got instant zenithal shading to paint over.
The everyday undercoat you'll never be without. Follow up with a lighter base like Ghoul Grey for zenithal priming.