Shade Nuln Oil

Citadel Shade: Nuln Oil – The classic wash that brings your models to life

Citadel Shade: Nuln Oil is one of the most popular paints in the entire Citadel Colour range – and for good reason. The black wash naturally flows into the recesses of the model, creating depth, contrast and shadows without advanced painting techniques. With just a few brushstrokes, armour, weapons, fabric and mechanical details take on a far more realistic and vivid appearance.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, Nuln Oil is a paint that quickly becomes an essential part of your painting desk.

What is Nuln Oil used for?

Nuln Oil is ideal for:

• Armour
• Metallic surfaces
• Weapons and equipment
• Mechanical details
• Clothing and fabric
• Stone, terrain and bases

It works over both metallic paints and regular acrylic paints to create depth and highlight the model’s details.

Why choose Citadel Shade Nuln Oil?

Few paints are used as often as Nuln Oil. It works on almost any model and quickly improves the final result by creating depth and definition without obscuring details.

For many hobbyists, Nuln Oil is the first Shade paint they buy – and one of the last they stop using. Whether you are painting your first Space Marine or working on an advanced competition model, it helps bring out the details and gives the model a more finished and professional appearance.