What Is Kaleido Colorworks?

Kaleido Colorworks is a next-generation, water-based acrylic paint system built around exclusive RapidAir™ Technology. It atomises like lacquer, levels into a smooth, glossy film, and delivers excellent adhesion on plastic, resin, metal, and even difficult surfaces — all while staying non-toxic, solvent-free, and ultra–low odour.

Designed for New Zealand modellers who want lacquer-like results without fumes or harsh chemicals.

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Why Modellers Love Kaleido

  • Sprays Like Lacquer


    RapidAir™ Technology gives Kaleido a fine, tight spray pattern and smooth levelling with minimal dry spray — ideal for gloss finishes and gradients.

  • Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic


    Kaleido is water-based, solvent-free, and ultra-low VOC, making it safe to airbrush indoors or in shared hobby spaces.

  • Adhesion & Durability


    Strong adhesion on styrene, resin, metal, and tricky plastics. Resists lifting, scratching, and masking.

  • Ready to Spray


    Factory pre-thinned for 0.3–0.5 mm airbrushes. Just shake, pour, and spray — no mixing ratios needed.
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Experience Kaleido’s full range of RapidAir™ acrylics — from rich solid colours to metallics, mecha shades, and automotive gloss tones. Pre-thinned, non-toxic, and engineered to spray and level like lacquer.

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Kaleido Colorworks FAQ

Q: Do I need to thin Kaleido paints before spraying?

A: No. Kaleido paints are factory pre-thinned and ready for airbrush use. You can thin further for special effects, but it’s optional.

Q: Can I brush paint with Kaleido?

Yes — especially small details. While optimised for airbrushing, Kaleido brush paints nicely due to its flow-enhanced formula.

Q: Does Kaleido need a primer?

No. Kaleido adheres extremely well to ABS, PE, PC, styrene, and resin. Primers can still be used if desired.

Q: Is Kaleido safe to use indoors?

Yes. It is water-based, odour-free, and non-toxic — excellent for garage or room setups.

Q: Can I mix Kaleido with other brands?

Mixing is not recommended, as RapidAir technology is unique. Stick to Kaleido thinners and cleaners.

Kaleido Colorworks in New Zealand — Available at ScaleCraft Studios

ScaleCraft Studios is proud to bring the full Kaleido Colorworks range to New Zealand modelers. If you want a water-based acrylic that sprays like lacquer, dries fast, and produces ultra-smooth finishes, Kaleido is the perfect upgrade for your painting workflow.

Shop the entire range of paints, clear coats, and thinners — shipped fast across New Zealand.

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