Chipping is an excellent way of adding realism to your static models, simulating wear by allowing a base color to peep through the top coat. This handy product is applied onto the base coat, with an acrylic top coat applied there after. Apply water to the top coat and it comes away to reveal the base color underneath. About the Product Comes in a 40ml bottle. Water-based The image at right shows an example of use. Use Tamiya Color lacquer-based paints (LP, TS, AS series) as the basecoat. Please note that gloss and metallic colors cannot be used. Matte metallic colors are OK. Use Tamiya Color acrylic paints for the top coat.