Glad to see you reviewing these, I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners. Very passionate about airbrushing in general and down to earth. They are a family owned biz in CT, good to see you keeping it NE local man!
My husband mixed Createx silver, with a little Createx Peruvian lavender irid, and was able to copy the 1965 Chevrolet Impala factory color perfectly! Even the Chevy garage body and paint department, couldn't tell the difference! These additives are magic!
I’m a rookie when it comes to Createx. I want to spray a 1/25th scale truck with Createx Pearl blue. Would you spray the blue directly over black primer or black primer, black opaque, than the blue Pearl? Thanks
Can you please do a video regarding using createx airbrush gloss top coat? I've yet dare try it. I've heard not great things about this. Thanks for your great videos. I've learned alot where I'm very new to airbrushing. My 11 year old son and I started hotwheel restorations. Thank you! Hope you can give me more confidence.
I was eyeing some up today! I’m in the same boat, was out of the hobby for a long time but got back into it. Very happy for TH-cam and this channel to discover new things.
I just picked up the Wicked black, the Wicked Crimson and the Wicked Opaque Daylight blue but I forgot to get the reducer. Grrr guess I’ll be picking up some reducer tomorrow although the directions on the bottle say “Spray straight from the bottle or thin with 4011.” I have high hopes for this paint.
Im not a fan of green, usually, but their pearl lime green is my favorite. With a coat of 2k clear, it's insanely deep. Not many paint colors will pull your eyes to them like the lime
Thanks for this!!! I could not get the wickeds to flow. Says use right out the bottle, but I never could. No problem with the opaques straight out the bottle.
im new to air brushing just getting set up and watching videos .buying thing i do have a little paint booth i made and turned out nice .bought mt a iwata compressor.and my wife got me a awata eclipse gun for Christmas .so now i'm on to the paint .so what i'm wondering is you say you used a primer what type do you use and is the black you used for the metallic a primer or a paint any info is helpful thank you and the video was great
I use Createx regular formula and the Wicked Colors and they're very good, especially for adhesion (tape test) and hardness. For scuffing just use a scotch green scouring pad. You don't have to worry about sand marks, and it's cheaper. I know it's a personal preference, but I've tried the 15 minute setup method and spraying right after the 4012 and the 4030 and to me there is no difference. Maybe because I always dry with an airbrush after. I dunno. I really love the 4030 acrylic polyurethane. I use it with all my acrylic paints. Remember Createx dries semi gloss. From watching numerous videos I believe you can wet sand almost right after it air dries. Good stuff Thanks for another great video.
For the record, Mission Model Paints poly additive is the same thing as 1030. Even in the same bottle and I believe from the same state. Maybe one in the same??
@@barbatosrex9473 I'm sure it is............I really like to use the acrylic polyurethanes. You have so many videos, you must easily have hundreds of bottles of paint. Do you think you'll ever use them all. I know there are other videos out there. How about doing one on airbrushing nail polish. Thanks..............................................
Just came across your channel as I have just purchased my first set of paints and airbrush for fishing lure painting. Great info and learned a lot… really wish I had found you first! Purchased Wicked paints.
I love their colors and it's the very first paint I got was wicked apple green using 4011 and 4030 to paint my first model airbrushing it. The D'Deridex-class Star Trek 😂
Have done a video of clear coats? I airbrush fishing crankbaits and I use KBS but sometimes it just don't look right and I gotta put multiple coats. Also would like to know a good rattlecan clear.
Since this video was made, Createx has changed their "Go To" reducer from 4012 to 4011 for use in all Creates and AutoBorn paints. Just a short time ago, Createx has release a new 4021 reducer that is now their recommended reducer and is supposed to increase the flow and reduce tip dry. 4021 contains (from their SDS sheet) 1-methoxy-2-propanol (CAS # 107-98-2)
I've been using the wicked colors for about 6 months now, and I really wish I would have seen this video when I started using them. I think I've been trying to spray mine at 2 low pressure, cause I am not getting the results that you are, I'm really going to have to try the higher air pressures. I've recently purchased your swallow airbrush, will it shoot at 30PSI okay?
I read through most of the comments but didn't see anything asking regarding hotwheels or zinc/aluminum material. Which of the creatix best works for this application. Any information is greatly appreciated. Still trying to figure the difference between reducers/sealers etc. Your video was extremely helpful and very well explained. Thank you
Thanks so much for that information. I’m painting modified polystyrene toys and have been having shit luck, both with the primer (Tamiya Fine Surface Primer) sticking and the Createx adhering to that. I’m cleaning/degreasing the raw surface before priming and scuffing the primer before applying paint and can’t figure out what the problem is. IfCreatex will stick to an ordinary grey spray can primer, I’m gonna give that a go. Thanks again for the advice.
What do you think the shelf life is on createx wicked or candy 2o that has already been reduced and ready for spray?also,if it's been a good little while past shelf life recommendations what can be done to recondition the paint for optimal performance
My local hobby shop is closing these out at 40% off... bought a bunch of the enamels. The bin was also loaded with tints and washes but I’m not familiar with how to use them...
Can you please tell me the type of trigger operated sprayer you're using in this video... that looks like it would be nice for certain uses.... like large areas or blocking in colors, or base coating for larger projects , vs an airbrush with the dual action trigger button on top.... I was just given my first airbrush kit for fathers day, so I am researching before I try to set it up and use it...
@@barbatosrex9473 you know any type of paint that i can use on airbrush and no need to add a clear coat and will not come out with that sand 3000grip? I’m doing marble effect Venetian plaster on wall and getting a hard time to find the right paint to do the veins. Don’t like to do with brush.
What is the specific wicked colors silver you used? The only one I could find was the metallic one, and it’s pretty flaky. Not sure if I’m applying it wrong but it’s way different compared to the one you showcased.
I know this is late, but my createx color paints both detail yellow and pearl yellow give off a yellow-green look rather than just yellow. Is there anyway to fix that?
Complete noob question- I would like to know the most matt/flat paint. What paint brand should I buy, or is there a special technique I can use to give that effect?
You can get a nice flat finish by dusting a coat of polyurethane based matt clear, like the ones from Creative, Mission Models, AK-Interactive etc. Typically you build them up with very light dusting coats (opposite to glosses), until you have matted the subject down to the level you want. You thin them with their own thinner/reducer brand. The thinning ratios vary quite a bit, so best to lookup the companies website to get some ideas. Probably the easiest to start with is the Mission Models which is two or three drops of their thinner to 10 drops of clear. Once you are more experienced you can experiment with some of the other countless brands out there. Dan
@barbatosrex9473 cool. Thanks man, I'm still wearing my arm floaties with this stuff. I'm trying to absorb as much info as I can. Taking notes along the way 😁
Very informative video! Just picked up a bottle of the pearl lime green. I’m assuming you would use either a black or white base coat? Love the colors, thanks for the video!
The createx "candy 2o" suggests using 4011 for reducing. Although its ready spray... I have the 4012 reducer, is that going to be an issue? As I am painting lexan bodies? I got he 4012 reducer because I was avoiding too fast of a drying reducer bcs I dont want my tip to build up with dry material and I wanted less overspray in my art work. I get my facts from being in the body/paint industry 24 plus years. I just want confirmation on the 4012 reducer's drying speed and application in regards to lexan bodies and the 4011 reducer.
I have another question. I was asked to airbrush a phrase on a piece of plywood. I’m thinking about tracing it out with light pencil then... priming it in and then black letters or color don’t know yet. Letters might be 3 inches tall 2inch wide. Then a clear coat over hole sheet. Any suggestions on primer for wood and paint. Would alclad 2 primer work and would this wicked paint work? Any one with thoughts please don’t hesitate to respond. Thanks
Do you know if there is a general solvent I can use to cheaply clean my airbrush (acetone)? I’m really cheap and hate to buy their recommended createx cleanup solution.
At around 18 minutes you can see the silver "crawling" or beading up on the gloss primer. Perhaps this paint needs a matte primer or a gloss primer that has been scuffed with scotchbrite?
I am new to airbrush. Bought a used compressor and the seller gave me lot of bottles Createx Airbrush color (not the wicked you use) but no thinner or reducer or anything else. Can I use them directly or do I have to buy 4011 and 4030 for them? I have a 0.5mm needle. And do you ever heard of Lukas Illu color for airbrush? waterbased pigment ink. can´t find anything about it. Damn without someone showing in real life how to use airbrush its really hard.
Would you recommend the Mr Hobby leveling thinner on these wicked colors or is it best to not mix? I am just starting out and trying to get some things together I will use constantly. Also a RI'er. Thanks
These reduce and spray really well with tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner also that's how I thin them I also spray them with a .03 tip ,I been using them this way for a while now on my gundams ,idk if this info helps any but since Hobby Lobby carries a big line of these and none of the thinners and reducers for the line i tried my Tamiya and it worked just fine !
Yes, I painted some of the opaque colors with my 0.3mm needle. My Hobby Lobby carries the Createx thinners and additives. And my Hobby Lobby stinks, it's not a great one.
@@barbatosrex9473 yeah its a great paint for a acrylic with a lot of really nice colors and car colors too :) so now that i know spraygunner sells them i will probably just add some to my next order of mt color from them and make sure i get some of the additives for them also ,great video on these i think there is only one other video out there on the actual way they turn out for models and that is justinius he did a gundam with them for createx!
@@Sirmoshi1 please use my link to spray Gunner when you order, I've been after them for awhile to get an affiliate link with them a d they gave it to me last night 👍
Saw these the other day(it was before this video was live actually) and almost bought some but wasnt sure if they were any good. Defiantly gonna grab some now
Yes Badger is a pure acrylic, meaning it's purely water based where Tamiya acrylics have a solvent in them. The rear stopper comes in handy if you have a heavy hand and just pull the the trigger back all the way every time. Using the stopper does help control heavy hand of which I have 😉
Man, I've been wanting to see how this works, so thank you so much for doing this! What incidentally is the difference between a thinner and a reducer?
@@barbatosrex9473 Primers and surfacers are 2 different animals. A primer is used to etch or prep bare metal or previous coats of paint to accept a coat of paint. A surfacer is a primer used to fill imperfections and has more solids. There are also sealers for use when there is a chance of reaction between the new coat and the old paint. Also thinners and reducers are not the same thing. When you paint enamels or urethanes you use a reducer, and use thinners for lacquers. Both of them would be classified as solvents.
@@barbatosrex9473 what kind of primer are u using for the wicked colors. I've sprayed it on the plastic spoons..and the paint was like water droplets and didn't stick at all .
Tip dry isn't fun, it's the number one problem with acrylics. I keep a jar of hot water near the booth then dip a short stiff bristle brush then run it over the exposed needle. Be sure to have the needle protective cap off the front
A few questions to see if I am correct in what you have said I am only interested in the pearls / metallic 20 drops of paint to to 6 drops of 4030 then 6 to 8 drops of 4020 . Over black or gray primer can it be stynlrez? and does it need to be gloss primer? Or have things changed and should I wait for your new Wicked colors video. By the way my Hobby Lobby has stopped selling wicked paints and replaced them with Vallejo model colors
I hate to say this but things have changed at Createx and they now recommend a different way to prep the paints. They have a new clear that you blend the paints with and no longer do you use 4030. It can go over Stynylrez. I am testing out these paints now for a video hopefully in a week. They have all new pearl colors that I purchased. They're beautiful along with the Candy O2.
@@barbatosrex9473 Thank you I thought there was a change. Here is a link to a video I came across it is in two parts. th-cam.com/video/nnk4H0F1saA/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/RHBVX3tLSyA/w-d-xo.html He is talking about using 4011 reducer as the go to and start by thinning at 1:1 and adjusting in small increments from there. I am wondering if Createx wicked needs a flow improver / retarder? My interest in the pearls as I build a lot of show rods and want to get away from craft paints........................Ken
@@kensscalemodels3263 Createx spray beautifully with just reducer. I recommend the 4011 from Createx. You don't even need 1:1. For .5mm at 25psi i reduce about 20%. Although you can reduce Wicked line to water and it sprays beautifully. Wicked were created for cars, trucks, etc. More than perfect for plastic models
I have question. Have you tested the Revell Aqua Paints. I tried and I failed. Used there Aqua thinner but I am not sure if the ratio is 4:1 or 2:1. 2;1 was to runny and the 4:1 was to thick to where the tips got clogged up. Can you help?
I ordered a bunch of them for testing. I also ordered they're enamels. I'll figure it out and do a video for sure. On a side note have you checked out my video on how to airbrush acrylics perfect every time? That video might help too
How long would u say these take to dry with out the dehydrator, and did u notice anything different using the primer vs not? I just brought some of these so just curious
Createx has changed the way to apply these paints. That includes using a newer different product when prepping them. They just sent me a box of paints and instructions. I will be testing them soon. Their website has a download on their new spraying guide if you want to check it out before my test. That said, there wasn't a huge difference with or without a primer. Slightly more durable with it. Also its about 48 hours for a full cure
Glad to see you reviewing these, I had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners. Very passionate about airbrushing in general and down to earth. They are a family owned biz in CT, good to see you keeping it NE local man!
My husband mixed Createx silver, with a little Createx Peruvian lavender irid, and was able to copy the 1965 Chevrolet Impala factory color perfectly!
Even the Chevy garage body and paint department, couldn't tell the difference!
These additives are magic!
This is a very detailed and helpful review and Tutorial.
A breath of fresh air for a manufacturer to provide such detailed info for their product line. Fun fact: I live in the town where Createx is based.
Fun fact, I was born in the town Jimmy Dean is from.
@@josuecaleb5053 Fun fact, I don't have a fun fact
@@hhaste fun fact , thats a fun fact
Fun fact im outside your window
@ cool, I have some leaves left to rake. Can you take care of that while you’re out there?
I love watching your videos and listening and watching you testing is great
👤 *STRANGER APPROVED* 👍
I’ve watched this twice, with over a year between viewings. Thank you for the _great_ content!
I'm really glad you liked these! As you can see I wasn't B.Sn you! If you get a hold of them and you can get a huge catalog of all their colors!
I just watched a Creatix video before this one and I could've swore the Rep from Creatix said their go to standard reducer was 4011
He did. I probably watched the same video. Did you try the paint and how did it work out?
That blue looked AMAZING!
I have been thinning my Createx acrylics with 50/50 mix of reducer and washer fluid and have been getting good results ...thx for Video
Washer fluid ?
Thanks for the video...what airbrush you used in the video to apply createx paints?
This one here
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I’m a rookie when it comes to Createx. I want to spray a 1/25th scale truck with Createx Pearl blue. Would you spray the blue directly over black primer or black primer, black opaque, than the blue Pearl? Thanks
Can you please do a video regarding using createx airbrush gloss top coat? I've yet dare try it. I've heard not great things about this. Thanks for your great videos. I've learned alot where I'm very new to airbrushing. My 11 year old son and I started hotwheel restorations.
Thank you! Hope you can give me more confidence.
I'm working on a new Wicked Colors candy video and they sent me they're latest clear to test
What are the odds?? I just picked up a pack of this paint today, after years of being out of the hobby. Thanks!!
I was eyeing some up today! I’m in the same boat, was out of the hobby for a long time but got back into it. Very happy for TH-cam and this channel to discover new things.
Hi, Will you be doing a video on the new Createx 4021 reducer, Im waiting for stocks of this to come to the UK, Thanks
I just picked up the Wicked black, the Wicked Crimson and the Wicked Opaque Daylight blue but I forgot to get the reducer. Grrr guess I’ll be picking up some reducer tomorrow although the directions on the bottle say “Spray straight from the bottle or thin with 4011.” I have high hopes for this paint.
Im not a fan of green, usually, but their pearl lime green is my favorite. With a coat of 2k clear, it's insanely deep. Not many paint colors will pull your eyes to them like the lime
Thanks for this!!! I could not get the wickeds to flow. Says use right out the bottle, but I never could. No problem with the opaques straight out the bottle.
I'll be testing their candy line soon and they recommend a new way to prep the paints now so I'll be going over that
Out of the bottle with a .5mm you want around 40 to 50psi
I have a question for you if you get wicked airbrush paint and used 4012 or 4011 reducer well it go through gsi creos ps-289 is 0.3 airbrush
It should be OK. Turn up the psi and you might need to thin slightly more
I think I need to add that urethane? I just use the wicked with 4012 but afraid to mask over.
im new to air brushing just getting set up and watching videos .buying thing i do have a little paint booth i made and turned out nice .bought mt a iwata compressor.and my wife got me a awata eclipse gun for Christmas .so now i'm on to the paint .so what i'm wondering is you say you used a primer what type do you use and is the black you used for the metallic a primer or a paint any info is helpful thank you and the video was great
Any primer works, no preference. The black is just black spray paint by Tamiya. Tamiya Spray Can Gloss black TS-14
Thanks for the thorough testing and explanation, really helps. Next move? Gotta go get me some Wicked Colors paints....
Since the Wicked airbrush lineup is water-based, can they be thinned with any acrylic thinner? Or does it have to be with theirs?
Is it best to thin the createx opaque's and pearl's? I'm using an Iwata CN Gravity Fed, brand new. Also how much pressure or do you have vid on that?
I use Createx regular formula and the Wicked Colors and they're very good, especially for adhesion (tape test) and hardness. For scuffing just use a scotch green scouring pad. You don't have to worry about sand marks, and it's cheaper. I know it's a personal preference, but I've tried the 15 minute setup method and spraying right after the 4012 and the 4030 and to me there is no difference. Maybe because I always dry with an airbrush after. I dunno. I really love the 4030 acrylic polyurethane. I use it with all my acrylic paints. Remember Createx dries semi gloss. From watching numerous videos I believe you can wet sand almost right after it air dries. Good stuff
Thanks for another great video.
For the record, Mission Model Paints poly additive is the same thing as 1030. Even in the same bottle and I believe from the same state. Maybe one in the same??
@@barbatosrex9473 I'm sure it is............I really like to use the acrylic polyurethanes. You have so many videos, you must easily have hundreds of bottles of paint. Do you think you'll ever use them all. I know there are other videos out there. How about doing one on airbrushing nail polish.
Thanks..............................................
The createx shift color can also use the airbrush cleaner made by createx? the 5618
Just came across your channel as I have just purchased my first set of paints and airbrush for fishing lure painting. Great info and learned a lot… really wish I had found you first! Purchased Wicked paints.
Great new Wicked paints test video coming very soon including new pearl and metallics. Plus Candy 2o colors
⭐️ excellent and very helpful review 😎 ⭐️ thanks 👍
I love their colors and it's the very first paint I got was wicked apple green using 4011 and 4030 to paint my first model airbrushing it. The D'Deridex-class Star Trek 😂
The creators of mission models paint!
Have done a video of clear coats? I airbrush fishing crankbaits and I use KBS but sometimes it just don't look right and I gotta put multiple coats. Also would like to know a good rattlecan clear.
Since this video was made, Createx has changed their "Go To" reducer from 4012 to 4011 for use in all Creates and AutoBorn paints. Just a short time ago, Createx has release a new 4021 reducer that is now their recommended reducer and is supposed to increase the flow and reduce tip dry. 4021 contains (from their SDS sheet) 1-methoxy-2-propanol (CAS # 107-98-2)
I've been using the wicked colors for about 6 months now, and I really wish I would have seen this video when I started using them. I think I've been trying to spray mine at 2 low pressure, cause I am not getting the results that you are, I'm really going to have to try the higher air pressures. I've recently purchased your swallow airbrush, will it shoot at 30PSI okay?
The pearls look great over silver metallic! Thanks for the dementation! 😎👍
Wondering if the color top is the primer you need to use
I read through most of the comments but didn't see anything asking regarding hotwheels or zinc/aluminum material. Which of the creatix best works for this application. Any information is greatly appreciated. Still trying to figure the difference between reducers/sealers etc. Your video was extremely helpful and very well explained. Thank you
Thanks so much for that information. I’m painting modified polystyrene toys and have been having shit luck, both with the primer (Tamiya Fine Surface Primer) sticking and the Createx adhering to that. I’m cleaning/degreasing the raw surface before priming and scuffing the primer before applying paint and can’t figure out what the problem is.
IfCreatex will stick to an ordinary grey spray can primer, I’m gonna give that a go. Thanks again for the advice.
Can you please put a link for their instructions. I’ve been on their website I cannot find that sheet you have.
what gloss black primmer do you use
What do you think the shelf life is on createx wicked or candy 2o that has already been reduced and ready for spray?also,if it's been a good little while past shelf life recommendations what can be done to recondition the paint for optimal performance
My local hobby shop is closing these out at 40% off... bought a bunch of the enamels. The bin was also loaded with tints and washes but I’m not familiar with how to use them...
Can you please tell me the type of trigger operated sprayer you're using in this video... that looks like it would be nice for certain uses.... like large areas or blocking in colors, or base coating for larger projects , vs an airbrush with the dual action trigger button on top....
I was just given my first airbrush kit for fathers day, so I am researching before I try to set it up and use it...
Without the clear coat you think the paint can come out by sanding with 3000 grip?
Yes
@@barbatosrex9473 you know any type of paint that i can use on airbrush and no need to add a clear coat and will not come out with that sand 3000grip?
I’m doing marble effect Venetian plaster on wall and getting a hard time to find the right paint to do the veins.
Don’t like to do with brush.
I'd say go with an enamel. Dries super hard and glossy. Their little square jars by Testors
What is the specific wicked colors silver you used? The only one I could find was the metallic one, and it’s pretty flaky. Not sure if I’m applying it wrong but it’s way different compared to the one you showcased.
It's just called Wicked Silver
I know this is late, but my createx color paints both detail yellow and pearl yellow give off a yellow-green look rather than just yellow. Is there anyway to fix that?
That hasn't happened to me, I would contact them, they have great customer service
what size needle are you using ? .35 or .5
I tried to use these on my gunpla and all the paint dose is chip off when I put it together am I doing something wrong
are all needles the same,if i have an master airbrush can i use an iwata needle?
Very nice presentation,thank you
You're welcome Don
Complete noob question- I would like to know the most matt/flat paint. What paint brand should I buy, or is there a special technique I can use to give that effect?
You can get a nice flat finish by dusting a coat of polyurethane based matt clear, like the ones from Creative, Mission Models, AK-Interactive etc. Typically you build them up with very light dusting coats (opposite to glosses), until you have matted the subject down to the level you want. You thin them with their own thinner/reducer brand. The thinning ratios vary quite a bit, so best to lookup the companies website to get some ideas. Probably the easiest to start with is the Mission Models which is two or three drops of their thinner to 10 drops of clear. Once you are more experienced you can experiment with some of the other countless brands out there. Dan
@@DansModelBench Thank you for this detailed answer!
Can you do any premixing of the thinners/reducer/flow improver? Or will it apoil relatively quickly?
Yes you can do that. Leveling Thinner is just thinner with retarder added to it
@barbatosrex9473 cool. Thanks man, I'm still wearing my arm floaties with this stuff. I'm trying to absorb as much info as I can. Taking notes along the way 😁
Could you spray pearl orange over opaque orange? Id like to see the result from that.
Very informative video!
Just picked up a bottle of the pearl lime green. I’m assuming you would use either a black or white base coat? Love the colors, thanks for the video!
The pearls defiantly look best over black
Hey what do you suggest on how to mix Createx transparent yellow? Should I mix that balancing clear and reducer in it?
I have the 4011 reducer and the 4030 balancing clear. I'm not sure if I need to mix them with the transparent yellow?
Also one more thing, if I have 50/50 color and reducer equaling 10ml how much balancing clear should I add if I need any at all? Thank you in advance.
The createx "candy 2o" suggests using 4011 for reducing. Although its ready spray... I have the 4012 reducer, is that going to be an issue? As I am painting lexan bodies? I got he 4012 reducer because I was avoiding too fast of a drying reducer bcs I dont want my tip to build up with dry material and I wanted less overspray in my art work. I get my facts from being in the body/paint industry 24 plus years. I just want confirmation on the 4012 reducer's drying speed and application in regards to lexan bodies and the 4011 reducer.
I have another question. I was asked to airbrush a phrase on a piece of plywood. I’m thinking about tracing it out with light pencil then... priming it in and then black letters or color don’t know yet. Letters might be 3 inches tall 2inch wide. Then a clear coat over hole sheet. Any suggestions on primer for wood and paint. Would alclad 2 primer work and would this wicked paint work? Any one with thoughts please don’t hesitate to respond. Thanks
If your painting a model you’ve already primed do you still need the 4030 since you aren’t spraying directly on the plastic or is that still required?
Well it also helps with flow and makes it more Durable
I can not find that sheet on the website. Where is it located please?
Do you know if there is a general solvent I can use to cheaply clean my airbrush (acetone)? I’m really cheap and hate to buy their recommended createx cleanup solution.
Hot water. I brew a cup from my coffee brewer in a travel mug to keep it hot on my bench. Works wonders and it's free
Have you tested the wicked uvls clears?
What do you use to clean the gun after you spray the 2k
Lacquer thinner
Thank you for another great video. You may have said it and I missed it. What size needle were you using?
He was using his 5 mm needle!
05.mm here but I tested a 0.3mm with the opaque colors and it worked great. Stick with 0.5mm for pearls and you can go smaller for the opaque
Can wicked be used on shoes? Cleats?
I recommend Angelus paints for shoes
At around 18 minutes you can see the silver "crawling" or beading up on the gloss primer. Perhaps this paint needs a matte primer or a gloss primer that has been scuffed with scotchbrite?
Do I need balancer for my candy? Do I need balancer for anything else and why? Can I use a water born sealer as a balancer?
Have you done any testing on how it behaves with your DIY thinner over the 4020/4012?
I am new to airbrush. Bought a used compressor and the seller gave me lot of bottles Createx Airbrush color (not the wicked you use) but no thinner or reducer or anything else. Can I use them directly or do I have to buy 4011 and 4030 for them? I have a 0.5mm needle. And do you ever heard of Lukas Illu color for airbrush? waterbased pigment ink. can´t find anything about it.
Damn without someone showing in real life how to use airbrush its really hard.
You should need 4011 but you can try it first directly in the airbrush. You'll probably have to go to 30 psi for it to work.
How surprising, the black color that you used as a base, what is it? , the combinations are simply sensational, the black with pearls uff. Cool!!!
For the black base I use Alclad Gloss Black Base
@@barbatosrex9473 OK Muchas Gracias!!!
Would you recommend the Mr Hobby leveling thinner on these wicked colors or is it best to not mix? I am just starting out and trying to get some things together I will use constantly. Also a RI'er. Thanks
I recommend the Createx reducers. They are cheap and Createx are not true acrylics
Do you use a lacquer primer
Do you have to use the reducer and that, or can you just spray it straight from the bottle
You can spray it without the reducer but I still recommend using the poly additive. You'll need a large needle size to spray it without thinning it
What size needle and air pressure are you running for the metallics?
These reduce and spray really well with tamiya X-20A acrylic thinner also that's how I thin them I also spray them with a .03 tip ,I been using them this way for a while now on my gundams ,idk if this info helps any but since Hobby Lobby carries a big line of these and none of the thinners and reducers for the line i tried my Tamiya and it worked just fine !
Yes, I painted some of the opaque colors with my 0.3mm needle. My Hobby Lobby carries the Createx thinners and additives. And my Hobby Lobby stinks, it's not a great one.
@@barbatosrex9473 yeah its a great paint for a acrylic with a lot of really nice colors and car colors too :) so now that i know spraygunner sells them i will probably just add some to my next order of mt color from them and make sure i get some of the additives for them also ,great video on these i think there is only one other video out there on the actual way they turn out for models and that is justinius he did a gundam with them for createx!
@@Sirmoshi1 please use my link to spray Gunner when you order, I've been after them for awhile to get an affiliate link with them a d they gave it to me last night 👍
How many drops of the reducer did you put into the metallic paints?
Can your homemade brew thinner be used with these acrylics?
Yes
Thank you, very helpful for this rookie!
Saw these the other day(it was before this video was live actually) and almost bought some but wasnt sure if they were any good. Defiantly gonna grab some now
I'll be testing their candy colors next. They're super nice
@@barbatosrex9473 from the same line?
Would you know how those kind of paint would work with wood all kinds of wood
I do love these paints. Have you tried their Candies? I've been using them on my Gundams.
They just sent me their full candy line for testing. I'm currently practicing with them now, very nice !!
Where exactly did you get the 2k clear from? That stuff came out sweet!!
Auto paint supply store
do i understand createx is a pure acrylic? Arn't Badger paints also pure acrylics? Also, how do you like the rear needle stop screw?
Yes Badger is a pure acrylic, meaning it's purely water based where Tamiya acrylics have a solvent in them. The rear stopper comes in handy if you have a heavy hand and just pull the the trigger back all the way every time. Using the stopper does help control heavy hand of which I have 😉
Awesome looking colors. Like the handling and durability. Great job👍👍
Another helpful informative video. Thanks for sharing
Recommended 1 minute stir time...nice video RC
been waiting for this, gonna be good, have seen these and wondered if they were good...
just learning so forgive the question but im curious about the 2k clear because i want to be able to clear coat these colors. where can i get it?
Love the video and the always helpful info. Those are fairly good sized bottles. How many ounces? Thanks for your input.
They are 2oz. Be on the look out for a new Wicked Color candy paints video.
@@barbatosrex9473 Thank You and thanks for the awesome videos!!
Man, I've been wanting to see how this works, so thank you so much for doing this! What incidentally is the difference between a thinner and a reducer?
Same thing different words. Like one brand calls it Primer and another calls it Surfacer
@@barbatosrex9473 Primers and surfacers are 2 different animals. A primer is used to etch or prep bare metal or previous coats of paint to accept a coat of paint. A surfacer is a primer used to fill imperfections and has more solids. There are also sealers for use when there is a chance of reaction between the new coat and the old paint. Also thinners and reducers are not the same thing. When you paint enamels or urethanes you use a reducer, and use thinners for lacquers. Both of them would be classified as solvents.
@@barbatosrex9473 what kind of primer are u using for the wicked colors. I've sprayed it on the plastic spoons..and the paint was like water droplets and didn't stick at all .
@@danpettis1675 any primer will work
@@danpettis1675 acrylic 1st coat will go on like water better with good primer...I have best results with several thin coats
any tips for spraying the pearls im having trouble with tip dry
Tip dry isn't fun, it's the number one problem with acrylics. I keep a jar of hot water near the booth then dip a short stiff bristle brush then run it over the exposed needle. Be sure to have the needle protective cap off the front
It might not have been tip dry I’m new to the air brush but I added more reducer to my pearl red createx paint and it sprayed way better.
A few questions to see if I am correct in what you have said I am only interested in the pearls / metallic 20 drops of paint to to 6 drops of 4030 then 6 to 8 drops of 4020 . Over black or gray primer can it be stynlrez? and does it need to be gloss primer? Or have things changed and should I wait for your new Wicked colors video. By the way my Hobby Lobby has stopped selling wicked paints and replaced them with Vallejo model colors
I hate to say this but things have changed at Createx and they now recommend a different way to prep the paints. They have a new clear that you blend the paints with and no longer do you use 4030. It can go over Stynylrez. I am testing out these paints now for a video hopefully in a week. They have all new pearl colors that I purchased. They're beautiful along with the Candy O2.
@@barbatosrex9473 Thank you I thought there was a change. Here is a link to a video I came across it is in two parts. th-cam.com/video/nnk4H0F1saA/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/RHBVX3tLSyA/w-d-xo.html He is talking about using 4011 reducer as the go to and start by thinning at 1:1 and adjusting in small increments from there. I am wondering if Createx wicked needs a flow improver / retarder? My interest in the pearls as I build a lot of show rods and want to get away from craft paints........................Ken
@@kensscalemodels3263 Createx spray beautifully with just reducer. I recommend the 4011 from Createx. You don't even need 1:1. For .5mm at 25psi i reduce about 20%. Although you can reduce Wicked line to water and it sprays beautifully.
Wicked were created for cars, trucks, etc. More than perfect for plastic models
@@fateweaver9844 Thank you for that information
Do you have to use black primer or just needs a black background
Black primer helps it stick better but any black will work. A flat black paint will be a good substitute for the primer
@barbatosrex9473 ok sweet, I plan on using these paints to paint the font of my coleman lantern that deep purple with the pearls.
Spray gunner looks great but a lot of stuff is out of stock. Great videos and thanks for sharing your videos and knowledge. 👍Artie
I called Spray Gunner and they said they have a ton of restock coming in very soon starting this week. That's what they told me anyway
Thank you. Also looking at the .5mm trigger gun when it comes in. Thanks for your help 👍
That wicked black pearl just won't go thru any of the spray guns I have :/
I get that orange peel look with Createx colors all the time. It's driving me crazy. How do you fix that?
That's from either the air pressure is too low or the paint is too thick
I have question. Have you tested the Revell Aqua Paints. I tried and I failed. Used there Aqua thinner but I am not sure if the ratio is 4:1 or 2:1. 2;1 was to runny and the 4:1 was to thick to where the tips got clogged up. Can you help?
I ordered a bunch of them for testing. I also ordered they're enamels. I'll figure it out and do a video for sure. On a side note have you checked out my video on how to airbrush acrylics perfect every time? That video might help too
@@barbatosrex9473 Thank you.
Great video, how many spoons do you go through?
1,000 to 2,000 a year
How long would u say these take to dry with out the dehydrator, and did u notice anything different using the primer vs not? I just brought some of these so just curious
Createx has changed the way to apply these paints. That includes using a newer different product when prepping them. They just sent me a box of paints and instructions. I will be testing them soon. Their website has a download on their new spraying guide if you want to check it out before my test. That said, there wasn't a huge difference with or without a primer. Slightly more durable with it. Also its about 48 hours for a full cure
Did you ever do the 2K clear video with the automotive 2K?
Thanx for the review.... great video
What primer should you use with there paint ?
Any primer works with these