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"Distresser" Weathering Brush

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$12.2 $16.95 In stock

Category: Paint Brushes

The "Distresser" Adds a Realistic, Weatherbeaten Finish to Your Models
  • Steel bristles abrade surfaces
  • Adjust length like a mechanical pencil
  • Short for heavy weathering. Long for light weathering
  • Ideal for wood or plastic. Painted or unfinished
  • Made in Germany by Euro Tool

When you rub the Distresser's steel bristles across the surface of your model, it abrades the painted surface and makes it look like it's been exposed to the elements for a long time. Distresser's bristle length is adjustable just like the lead in a mechanical pencil...set it short for heavy weathering; long for light weathering. Creates one of the most realistic finishes we've seen on painted wood models.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Benjamin ★★★★★

The adjustable length is genius—short for heavy chipping, long for a subtle scuff. Worked perfectly on my tank model to give it that worn-out look. Exactly what I needed for realistic weathering.

Henry ★★★★★

The adjustable length is the real genius here—I twisted it down for heavy chipping on a tank hull, then extended it for a subtle dusting on the panels. The steel bristles bite just enough to scratch without gouging, and it’s already my go-to for anything that needs to look battle-worn.

Joseph ★★★★★

I was honestly skeptical about another weathering tool, but the steel bristles chew into plastic exactly the way I hoped. Pulling the tip out to full length let me feather in light grime on a tank hull in seconds.