Montana Black Spray Paint: The Complete Guide (Colours, Caps & Tips)

Montana BLACK is one of the most widely used high-pressure spray paints in graffiti and street art — a professional, fast-covering can trusted by writers around the world. This guide covers what it is, its colours and sizes, what it’s best for, how it compares to other paints, and which caps to use.

What is Montana Black?

Montana BLACK is a professional high-pressure spray paint made by Montana Cans (the German brand — not to be confused with the Spanish MTN / Montana Colors range). It uses a nitro-combination formula that delivers fast coverage, a deep matte finish and high opacity, making it a go-to for fills, outlines and large-scale pieces. You can browse the full Montana Black range here.

Key features

• High-pressure valve — covers large areas fast.
• Nitro-combination formula with a deep matt finish.
• High opacity and non-drip consistency.
• Low odour and a low-noise valve system.
• Short drying time for quick overlapping of colours.
• Winterproof performance in cold conditions.
• Compatible with all standard caps.

Colours and sizes

Montana Black comes in one of the widest colour ranges on the market — over 180 shades in our range, including chromes and fluorescents. It’s available in a 50ml pocket size (ideal for detail, touch-ups and stickers) and the classic 400ml can, plus bulk colour bundles for larger projects and studio stock.

What is Montana Black best for?

Because it’s high pressure, Montana Black shines when speed and coverage matter — background fills, bold outlines, large pieces and murals. It lays down paint quickly and dries fast so you can layer colours without long waits. If you’re newer to spray paint, pair it with a soft cap to tame the pressure and keep control.

Montana Black vs Montana Gold vs MTN 94

Choosing between the big three comes down to pressure and control:

• Montana Black — high pressure, fast coverage, matte finish. Best for experienced writers, fills and big walls.
• Montana Gold — low/medium pressure for smoother control. Best for detail, blending and beginners.
• MTN 94 — low pressure and great value; a dependable all-rounder for outlines and shading.

For a full side-by-side, read our Montana Gold vs Black vs TAG vs MTN guide.

Best caps for Montana Black

Montana Black works with all standard male-fit caps, so you can dial in your line:

• Skinny caps — fine, clean lines and detail.
• Soft caps — controlled medium lines and fades (great for learning on high pressure).
• Fat caps — wide lines and fast fills.

New to caps? See our Caps & Nibs beginner’s guide.

Tips for the best results

• Shake the can well and do a quick test spray on scrap first.
• Use a soft cap when you want more control at high pressure.
• Light colours (whites, yellows) are less opaque and may need an extra coat.
• Keep the can moving for even coverage and to avoid drips.

Montana Black FAQs

Is Montana Black high or low pressure? High pressure — built for fast coverage. Pair it with a soft cap for finer control.

How many colours does it come in? Over 180, including chromes and fluorescents.

What sizes are available? 50ml pocket cans and the classic 400ml, plus bulk bundles.

Is Montana Black the same as MTN? No — Montana Black is made by Montana Cans (German), while MTN / Montana Colors is a separate Spanish brand.

What finish does it have? A deep matte finish with high opacity.

Ready to paint? Shop the full Montana Black range, or explore our complete spray paint collection for every brand and colour.