The Army Painter: Metallic - Rough Iron

Rough Iron is a dark, gritty metallic that captures the look of raw, unrefined forged steel — the kind that’s been hammered into shape but never polished. It’s darker and more industrial than Gun Metal, more textured and rugged than Plate Mail Metal, and sits perfectly in that “this weapon was made for war, not beauty” zone.

Why Painters Reach for It

• Deep, rugged metallic tone ideal for weapons, armor plates, machinery, and brutal industrial gear

• Textured, raw‑steel look perfect for orcs, chaos warriors, grimdark armies, and anything meant to feel heavy and brutal

• Excellent base metallic under rust effects, grime, oil stains, or weathering powders

• Matte‑leaning metallic finish that keeps detail sharp and sells the “unpolished iron” vibe

Painter’s Vibe

Rough Iron brings that “forged in a smoky workshop, swung in a thousand battles, never once polished” energy — perfect for brutal melee weapons, industrial terrain, grimdark armor, and any miniature that thrives in raw, heavy, battle‑scarred metal.