Very honest opinions! A big help to the new guy! Very good video!

So much wicked information. Definitely need to add more reducers to my arsenal!

This is just the information i was looking for.. added bonus now i know where to see the TDS . I'm new to using Createx products. so this is very useful, Thanks.

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Babel, thank you for the feed back and I am glad you like the video. Thanks for watching.

Great information. Made it simple and easy to understand. Thank you very much.

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Jerry, I'm glad you liked the video. Thank you for watch and subscribing.

Thank you very much for the vid, it helps a lot, i was avoiding ordering the 4011 since over here the summer is very hot even in my "studio" that's actually more like a basement... And now I don't have a choice the only reducer from createx available to buy is the 4011. Subscribed.

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Pedro, Get the 4020 and a few drops to the 4011 it really helps in hot and humid conditions. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

Love your videos! Very informative

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

James, glad you are finding the channel helpful.

This was so helpful. I've been having issues with a couple of my paints lately and I think it's because of the 4012/Balancing clear problems. Ordered some 4011 and am hoping that clears up the issue.

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

First rhanks for watching. And yes using the 4011 will definitely fix your problem with the 4030. Let me know how you like the 4011.

great video, very useful information

Good explanation. Thank you!

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching.

Excellent narration and video.

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, much appreciated. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

thanks for the info, great video

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you like it. Thank you for watching.

I believe it will help me I have no idea about this , Quite informing on reducers will practice thank you

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

Roger, if you are going to use createx Wicked use 4011 and for Createx Illustration, just use water.

I work with createx and createx auto for years,I used water to reduced in my Iwatta Eclipse and works good.if I need to clear some stuff I used clear can.i should try reduce 4011 to see how it work.good videos!!

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Audie, you will l I've the the 4011. Thanks for watching.

Veeerrrry gooood info... Perfect 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿💯💯

Thanks very informative

Thank you. Very helpful

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

69ford, glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

thanks for the help...

Thank you

Thank you 👍

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Reboot, thanks for watching.

I really prefer 4012 as 4011 seems to not reduce/thin correctly for me. It seams I need to add alot more 4011 to achieve the same viscosity.

I USE THE 4012 FOR MY CREATEX COLORS FOR T-SHIRTS AND HATS. I GOT SO MUCH OF IT BUT IT WORKS GOOD FOR THIS.

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I used the 4020 for 15 plus years with my createx paints and I'd did great. But not so much with the Clears. Createx does not recommend it any more because of the acetone in it. Thanks for the comment and watching.

Made a buy today. First try. Have my sister’s 63 year old tricycle I am going to try to restore for my youngest granddaughter. A bit annoyed about different protocols for different lines yet a statement pops up often that goes something like: this works with that, this and the other-Except. For a noob this is less fun. Autoborne sealer vs 4030?

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I like the Autoborne sealers if needed for the application (base coat) it supplies very good adhesion. I have not used the 4030 in the same way as the sealer, I have only used it as an intercoat (over color) or an additive for the candy 2o. Watch some videos on the sealer and then decide if it fits your application. Here is the spec sheet. storage.googleapis.com/createx-tech/pdf/tds/AutoBorne-Sealer-TDS.pdf

Thanks, awesome informations, next about 4030 , how should solve the Freezing problem even though the bottle did not open yet ، 🤔

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Never heard that before but, if you contact createx and describe your problem they will send you a new bottle. Contact Information Createx Colors P.O. Box 120 14 Airport Park Rd. East Granby, CT 06026 PHONE: 800-243-2712 FAX: 860-653-0643 INTERNATIONAL: 860-653-5505 techsupport@createxcolors.com

Love the amount of info!! I use both the 4020 and the 4012 but is it good to thin out other brands to?

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

The 4020 is specked out to be an additive to the 4012 but I use it with my 4011 or 4013 also.

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I misunderstood your question. I don't know the answer to your question because I don't use anything besides Createx products for airbrushing. I would use the recommended reducers for the specific product being uaed.

I was doing some test panels on some candy and pearls. I was telling my buddy how auto air is better then hok. Well the colors where gumming up. I was pouring paint the balancing then reducer. Could not figure up why all of sudden it was going that. Talk about making me look bad. Tha ks for the advice.

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Angek85lx, don't even know why they still sell the balancing clear. Just throw it away and only use the 4050. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

Very helpful cheers olmate Filbz

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Glen, thank you and thanks for watching.

Thanks for the info, I'm trying to decrease the drying time. what is my best option?

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Use 4011. It really depends on your conditions, temperature and humidity. At the end of the day keeping the paint flow consistent and reducing tip dry in my opinion is more important. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

Distilled water costs pennies and works every bit as well.

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

Was up, with illustration colors that is what I use with Wicked I use the reducer. Since Iade this video I went down to the school of realism and after working with Dru for 4 days I am now convinced water is the correct reducer for illustration. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

Thank you for the video. I'm getting into Radio Control and I'm learning how to airbrush the lexan RC bodies. My first one was okay but maintaining a good flow with the paint is becoming a challenge. I use the createx wiked color and mixing them with the 4050 and 4011 and I dont see to have good result. It create a lot of tip dry and I have maintain my PSI like in 40 and thin a lot the mix in order for the paint to flow. Should I not use the 4050 in the mix with the paint?

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

RC, I don't use the 4050 for anything except as a carrier for the Candy 2o. I use wicked and illustration pretty much exclusively and I use water for the illustration and 4011 for the wicked. Use a small paint brush dipped in the 4011 to clean the tip of your bush when you get the tip dry. This does a much better job than using your fingers. Dab with a paper towel before continuing to spray, you don't want to blow reducer on to your project. It takes a little time no matter what brand of paint you use to dial in what works best for you. Don't give up on it. You'll get it. You can also reach out to Createx for some advice and they may evens end you some free paint. "Maybe". Hope this helps. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

@rcnoob2765

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAirbrushGarage Thank you so much for your response! I really appreciated. +1 sub

I paint fishing lures. Would you recommend adding UVLS into the paint along with 4011 & 4030? Should it be added into the cocktail and wait the obligatory 10 minutes? Can you mix 4011, 4030, and UVLS ahead of time and keep it in a bottle ready to use or does it need to be mixed just prior to use? I’ve tried to watch the Createx videos. I just watched their mixing video three times. It seems to me that they say every one of their products should be used in any and every situation, they all improve product performance, you always start at 5-10%, and you always wait 10 minutes Your video blows away the ones from Createx. I am a subscriber. Thx

@TheAirbrushGarage

11 ай бұрын

Chuck, If you are using Wicked, and that's what I would be using for lures, you only need to mix it with the 4011 reducer. Wicked is formulated for hard and exterior surfaces and is UV resistant. Spray a good clear when you are done and you will be good to go. Some add the 4050 UVLS for added durability, but it really isn't needed, and some say it helps with flowability. DO NOT use the 4030! They really should have pulled it from the shelves. It does not work well with some of there products. The 4050 UVLS is a very good product and is the replacement for the 4030. I only use the 4050 UVLS clear as a carrier for my Candy 2o. Candies are a dye, not a paint, so they need a carrier and the 4050 with the 4011 works great. And lastly, after mixing the reducer with the paint, letting it sit a few ministates, give it one more mix an go! Thanks for the questions and thanks for watching.

@Indyjeeplover

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the quick, honest, and detailed response. Awesome

Subscribed

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing. Please let me know any topics you would like me to cover and Happy New Year!

Hello, thank you for the video! I use Createx Illustration colors on synthetic paper and I'm looking for something to make the paint more fluid and fine. Could the reducer 4011 be suitable for my needs? I've been advised against it because it's toxic, is that true?

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 ай бұрын

Hi Daniela. The 4011 is formulated to work across all of the createx lines of paint and is their recommended reducer. I only use the 4011, and its toxicity is very low. You can look up the safety sheets on createx website. Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching.

Can someone please help I'm new to painting an air brushing an I wanted to get a good thinner since all I have is rubbing alcohol an I got a air brush reducer an extended base an it has a white tint will that effect over all color? Or is this only for white paints?

@dancuccurullo8453

2 жыл бұрын

Ernest, I recommend using the reducer your specific paint recommends. If you are using Createx then use the 4011. The extended base sounds like it is to thicken the paint if it is over reduced and it will not effect the color. Sounds like the same thing as transparent base by createx. Always test your paint on something other than your project untill you get more experience with you paints. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

Hi, thank for theese informations its a really usefull video. I would like to know what do you recommand me to use for teeshirts and hoodies ? After a lot of youtube tutos, i still without understanding what is the best combination of paint and additives :’( Hope you could help me, thanks again from France !!

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

Mateo, if you are using Wicked use 4011. For illustration colors and the paints that just say Createx just use water. What paint are you using?

@mateoesquerdo2337

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAirbrushGarage thank you for your answer sir ! I’m not using any type of paint yet (just training with basic water paint) because i want to buy the best combination to do hoodies and teeshirts without having a problem when i clean them in the washing machine. So you recommend me to use wicked colors + diluting 4011 ? Is it another product to add maybe to increase the durability of the paint onto fabrics ? Or maybe to bake it with an iron ? I think have understand that 4030 could maybe be usefull ?

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@mateoesquerdo2337 do not use the 4030! If you choose to use a clear additive use the 4050 uvls. These Clears were designed to be the carrier for the Candy 2o. But they can be use to enhance the durability and light fastness (protection against uv sun raise) of the paint. This is usually used on hard surface exterior applications. Not sure that is needed for shirts. I would check with a t shirt artist to see the latest techniques.

@mateoesquerdo2337

Жыл бұрын

Hi sir, so i’m buying classic createx opaque paint. What additives do i have to buy with please ? Thanks for your help again :))

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@mateoesquerdo2337 Mateo, use 4011 for all Createx paints except for illustration colors use water.

Sir, does it only work with Createx paints? I got the Meeden paints from Amazon to start with.

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

Brooke, I looked up the paints you have and it looks like you should just reduce with water. They are acrylic water based paints similar to the createx Illustration colors. The main ingredient in the createx 4011 reducer is alcohol. It probably would work but is not needed for what you have. It is needed for a paint like Createx Wicked which is an acrylic resin that is suitable for exterior use. Try the water and let me know how it goes. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

@GenXParanormal

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAirbrushGarage Thank you very much, Sir. I was starting to feel very overwhelmed. Have a great week!

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@GenXParanormal Brooke, just take your time and realize it takes time to learn. If you have any questions feel free to give me a shout.

I ruined a paint job with createx paint using 4012. I shook the jar to mix and completely gummed up my airbrush.

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

ND, I only ever had a problem when mixing the 4012 with the 4030 balancing clear. Just use whatever 4012 you have left for cleaning your brush. The acetone in it is a good cleaner. I never had a problem with the 4011. Thanks for the comment and watching.

@NinthDensity

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAirbrushGarage Thanks for the tip. I did get an 8oz bottle of 4011 on my last hobby lobby trip. Cheers!

what about the w 100 reducer no body mentions what's up with that?...

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. Never used it. I have only ever used 4011, 4012 and 4013. 4012 is discontinued and 4011 is there preferred reducer.

@armandolara2248

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAirbrushGarage what's the shelf life once you add reducer to paint?

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I don't add reducer directly to the bottle and I usually only mix what I need but....occasionally I need a certain mixed color (with reducer) over the life of a project. I have hade paint mixed with reducer for over a month with no problems.

Wait. The 4011 was one of their first numbered reducers. 4010 and 4011 4012 was the newer one

4012 hasn't been around for 20 years lmfao!

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Reaper, thanks for the comment but I only switch to 4011 about 7 years ago and even though createx doesn't recommend it anymore it is still really available on places like Amazon. 4012 is what I started with 20 years ago and that was what createx recommend at the time and for many years after that as well. With all that said....I appreciate you watching.

@realstrikelureco

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAirbrushGarage sorry man, but you're wrong. I was sponsored by Createx and wrote how to articles for publications about using Createx ("Using Createx 101") 4012 came out AFTER 4011. 4011 was the only reducer they offered at the time as they were nothing but a hobby paint mostly when I started using their product. As a matter of fact 4011 is nothing more than airbrush cleaner. 4012 and 4020 came out years later. So again you're giving out false information.

@TheAirbrushGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Reaper, I respect your experience and that is very cool you were sponsored by Createx. What year did the 4012 hit the market? I can only share my experiences and it is never my intention to misinform. I relize 4011 was first. What I am saying is it's been a long time but I belive I started with 4012 for the first 12 years or so and then started to use the 4011. Do you not agree that createx toted the 4012 as their preferred reducer for quite a few years? And now, in the past few years 4011 is there preferred reducer. I used to watch Craig Fraiser videos all the time and he would used 4012 all the time with no mention of 4011, even in the 4030 balancing clear video's. And now we all know how that turned. I meant no disrespect.

@samson2143

2 жыл бұрын

That’s funny… the 4012 is still around , I have 2 big bottles of it. My journey is not with Createx , it’s with Mission Models paints.. funny how this relates so much to their system. I believe it is the same stuff as wicked colors

@MrJayo73

5 ай бұрын

Lmfao I just bought some today at hobby lobby

It shouldn't be that complicated

@TheAirbrushGarage

Жыл бұрын

OG, it really not. Just use the 4011 for all Createx paints and Candy's except use water with the illustration colors and you will be fine. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

4020 is for cold climates, not hot. Also 4012 is a faster reducer than 4011, not the other way around

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment but please read the spec sheet. 4020 is for Humid conditions. creatextech.com › 4020-TDSPDF Web results Technical Data Sheet 4020 - Createx Colors Technical

@jasondixon2828

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAirbrushGarage Humid doesnt mean hot.

You got 4011 and 4012 backwards, research more maybe lol

They make a mess that’s what it is .

@TheAirbrushGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment but not sure what you mean?

@miguelsoto9579

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAirbrushGarage jus too many reducers . and they so strong the smell even alitle bit tha I use to much for me