There are two general types of Turbo Dork paints and one subtype:Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal.Turboshifts are made with tiny glass-like flakes that work like millions of small prisms within the paint. Depending on how the flakes are made, different colors are refracted or reflected in the light. In layman's terms this means that the paint changes color depending on what light you are viewing it under, and what angle you are holding it to that light.There are three different categories of Turboshifts based pretty much on how they look in the bottle.True2Color - more or less looks like one of the shifting colorsWhite Base - looks white with a few flecks of colorRed Base - looks red even though the shifting colors are not redZenishifts are Turboshifts that shift differently over different base colors. They appear almost as if they were two metallics in one bottle, with one color or the other dominating depending on what color base they are sitting over. In the bottle they look like one of the colors that they flip between.

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Let’s see, there is half-hitch, figure-eight, bowline, sheepshank, and of course, Gordian. This luscious dark green paint over a black primer is the solution to any perceived problem that you might have when picking just the right color for your next project.  Even Alexander would have to agree. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Hotline is hot pink. There is no mistaking it for anything else. This bright, shocking color is just the thing for the flashy sports car of your dreams. Hotline can be used over any undercoat color but works best over white. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal.Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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"Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death." Formulated as a contrast color to go with our other metallics. Ill Gotten Gold is not technically a color shift paint, but does have a slight green undertone shift when used over a black primer. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Will he ever know if there is life on Mars? This paint is a rusty, red-orange color, perfect for all of your Martians. Life on Mars is intended for use over a black undercoat as shown in the photos. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Green, delicious, and hiding a secret.  This bright paint is not a true turboshift but nonetheless has a hint of a yellow-green shift when used over a black primer.   Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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This bright orange paint's secret ingredient is love. Multi Pass can be used over any undercoat color but works best over white as shown in the example photos. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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It is what it is ... A de-saturated purple with a hint of gold undertone to warm it back up. It is recommended that Murple be used with a black undercoat. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Awesome, out-of-sight, spiffy, cool, swell, and peachy keen are all ways to say something is mighty fine. This pinky, orange-colored paint over a black primer has certainly earned the name Peachy Keen as it is awesome.  In fact, maybe it should have been named Peachy Keen Jelly Bean (except of course, that would take up too much room on the label).    Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Coming out of the sky with one long horn and one big eye. A fully saturated royal purple metallic that looks best over a black primer. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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When life hands you lemons, use them to paint your miniatures. Pucker can be used on any undercoat color but works best over white as shown in the example photos. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Tea, Purl Grey, Hot. More of a periwinkle than a tea color, but you get where I'm going here. Purl Grey is a mid-range purple with tinges of silver when used over a black primer. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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"Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion." Made with actual silver, Sparkle Motion will blind you with its brilliance. Give it your full commitment. This paint is intended to be used with a black base coat. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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It'll make your knees weak and your arm's heavy. A meaty, warm red metallic. Reminiscent of the marinara sauce on your mom's spaghetti. Use Spicy Meatball with a black base coat. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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These golds, bronzes, coppers, tins and silvers reflect the best and brightest of your favorite metallics, with a unique spin.All of the paints can be airbrushed or hand-brushed. A stainless steel mixing ball is included in each bottle.'I doubt that Robin Hood’s nemesis ever wore a tin badge; but Bullock, Longmire, and Woody sure did.'A pale, silvery true metallic that is almost chrome on large surfaces.

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Turbo Dork’s signature pink in a bottle is appropriately named Turbo. It is a bright, carnation pink and pairs well with Dork.  Turbo is most vivid over white. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal.Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Cold Open has a subtle shift from a cobalt blue to dark turquoise. It's perfect for things that go bump in the night. Despite being white in the bottle, Cold Open must be used over a black primer as it will not show when used over white. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Cyberia is our ode to 80's cyberpunk, loud music, VR games, hackers, and neon nightclubs. Deep dark blue with hints of magenta at the edges. Despite being white in the bottle, Cyberia must be used over a black primer as it will not show when used over white. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal.Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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The Fae Wylds is a land of potent magic and duality separate from that of the normal world. Fae Wylds, the paint, is one of our Turboshifts known as a zenishifts. This paint is purely magical, changing hue depending on the color of primer used. Over white, Fae Wylds is pale, glittery pink; over black, it is a silvery green. Think of shimmering evil fairy wings. The bottle photo illustrates this change from top (white) to bottom (black). Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal.Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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What does the word Galaxia bring to mind? Maybe it’s a game, a book, a song, a sword, an anime character, a stemless plant, or even a genus of small fish. Galaxia has a subtle shift from violet to a deep purple, almost black, on the edges --- reminiscent of space without stars. Despite being white in the bottle, Galaxia must be used over a black primer and will not show when used over white. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal.Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Normally when you mix red and green you get some shade of brown. However, if you throw blood-red paint and a dehydrated goblin together you get Hemogoblin, an interesting Turboshift known as a Zenishift. This paint appears differently depending on what color it is applied over. Over white, Hemogoblin shows up as rusty iron like oxidized heme. Over black, it is a very, dark color that any greenskin would be proud to wear. The bottle photo illustrates this change from top (white) to bottom (black). This is certainly an unusual pairing, begging to be used on something that goes bump in the night. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal.Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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There is a forbidden romance in the air or maybe just in the bottle. Romeo + Juliet is a type of Turboshift that we call a Zenishift. When applied over white, Romeo + Juliet is a rosy pink but, over black, it shows up as royal purple. The bottle photo illustrates this change from top (white) to bottom (black). Just like the original Romeo and Juliet, the two colors can never quite seem to get together. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal.Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Don't worry, you aren't seeing double. 3D Glasses which appears red in the bottle but develops a beautiful blue/cyan front facing color that transitions to a magenta. This is one of our first Turboshift formulations.  You won't need 3D glasses to see why it is such a favorite. 3D Glasses is intended for use over a black undercoat. Turboshift paints are made with tiny glass-like flakes that work like millions of small prisms within the paint. Depending on how the flakes are made, different colors are refracted or reflected in the light. In layman's terms this means that the paint changes color depending on what light you are viewing it under, and what angle you are holding it to that light. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Scorched earth and cool skies. Afterburner which appears red in the bottle has our widest range of colors in a shift paint. Moving from a warm copper through a yellow gold front facing color to a light green rim. Applied in 1-2 coats over a black base this paint can give you a beetle shell effect; applied in 3-5 coats it gives you the full saturation as seen in the product images. Turboshift paints are made with tiny glass-like flakes that work like millions of small prisms within the paint. Depending on how the flakes are made, different colors are refracted or reflected in the light. In layman's terms this means that the paint changes color depending on what light you are viewing it under, and what angle you are holding it to that light. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Coming out of the sky with one long horn and one big eye. A fully saturated royal purple metallic that looks best over a black primer. Turbo Dork paints are made of a mixture of pigments suspended in an acrylic medium plus additives that make them fast-drying, water-soluble when wet, and water-resistant when dry. The Metallics contain pigments and small mica flakes that create a sparkling effect on the paint surface making it look like metal. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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A golden, pink bubblegum color. Bubblegum Crisis is a special type of turboshift that we are calling a zenishift. When used over white it is a super vibrant pink with some golden highlights, used over black it is a golden shade with pink highlights. Zenishifts are Turboshifts that shift differently over different base colors. They appear almost as if they were two metallics in one bottle, with one color or the other dominating depending on what color base (black or white) they are sitting over. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Not easy to find, and hiding some deep dark secrets. Dark Net, appearing red in the bottle, is our darkest shift paint, but one of the coolest. It is almost black with a deep cyan front facing color and brown shadows. In person you can't take your eyes off of it. This paint is intended for use over a black primer. Turboshift paints are made with tiny glass-like flakes that work like millions of small prisms within the paint. Depending on how the flakes are made, different colors are refracted or reflected in the light. In layman's terms this means that the paint changes color depending on what light you are viewing it under, and what angle you are holding it to that light. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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A wave of color constantly breaking on the shore. With a reddish tint in the bottle, Electrum, when used over a black primer, exhibits a subtle color shift between greens, golds, and a hint of warm something or other on the finish. It is always changing and doesn't have an either/or kind of look. Turboshift paints are made with tiny glass-like flakes that work like millions of small prisms within the paint. Depending on how the flakes are made, different colors are refracted or reflected in the light. In layman's terms this means that the paint changes color depending on what light you are viewing it under, and what angle you are holding it to that light. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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It’s midnight on a night with no moon. The air is perfectly still, and the only sound is that of a shovel biting into the dirt. You hit something. Is it a coffin? No, it's a box of Grave Robber paint in grassy green and a handful of muted brown on top. For use over a black primer. Turboshift paints are made with tiny glass-like flakes that work like millions of small prisms within the paint. Depending on how the flakes are made, different colors are refracted or reflected in the light. In layman's terms this means that the paint changes color depending on what light you are viewing it under, and what angle you are holding it to that light. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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Don't touch the ground or you might get burned. Ground is Lava is our premier Turboshift. It look red in the bottle but changes from a vibrant red to a yellow gold to orange with use. Like a volcano, it is very "active" and shows its true colors under many lighting situations. The example images for Ground is Lava are done over a black undercoat.  Turboshift paints are made with tiny glass-like flakes that work like millions of small prisms within the paint. Depending on how the flakes are made, different colors are refracted or reflected in the light. In layman's terms this means that the paint changes color depending on what light you are viewing it under, and what angle you are holding it to that light. Formulated for airbrush use, but may also be hand brushed.

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