GW citadel metallics

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**LegioX217**

Quick question , I see some of my paints , namely the metallics have a sort of a white translucent layer of liquid sitting on top of the actual paint. Shaking it doesn't seem to mix it up but I've had a bad back recently and haven't been able to shake it insanely hard.

Is this normal ?

**gianlucafiorentini123**

Stirring it normally does it for me.

**Denras**

I had this problem, I shook it really damn hard for while seemed to be fine after that. However since thats not an option for you atm perhaps stirring? I cant be of much use sorry!

**Desubot**

Metallics tend to separate

Drop a glass bead or a small smooth rock into the pot to help agitate it better

Edit: Like a size of a 28mm skull. nothing huge.

**UnCool Villain**

Yeah I have had that before but I just shake it really well and that does the trick. It is probably just elements separating in the paint.

Is the paint really old? Yeah I would just try stirring with a toothpick or something.

**Ma55ter_fett**

Toothpicks work well

**LegioX217**

Wow thanks guys ! I will definitely try stirring it up or I like the small bead agitator idea. Its fairly new haven't used it much just opened it.

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At first I had actually thought I split some water into it and was about to pour it out >.<

**Kerrathyr**

The agitator is a heaven's boon: less time shaking, smoother, better mixed paint, metallics especially benefit from them.
Also a small hand centrifuge (the ones to clean/dry vegetables): tie the pots in it and give it a good turn

**Desubot**

Wouldn't a centrifuge separate the individual components? At least that's what i recall what a centrifuge does.