Edited March 2021 – This tech sheet supersedes any other inconsistent information, including the label
Createx Airbrush Colors are fluid acrylic colors with specialized performance for airbrush and spray-gun application.
Colors are made with a supple, yet durable acrylic resin that is well suited for painting fabric and textiles with a finish that leaves a “soft-hand” feel.
Createx Airbrush Colors are designed to cover and spray best with larger tip-sizes at higher psi settings compared to Wicked Colors and Illustration Colors which are better suited for fine-line performance through smaller airbrush tip-sizes at lower psi settings.
Createx Airbrush Colors are made with lightfast pigments, the same pigments Wicked Colors and Illustration Colors. Createx Airbrush Colors dry semi-gloss.
Createx Airbrush Colors are compatible with all other Createx paints and clears, as well as most other paint types, both water-based and solvent-based paint.
When using with solvent-based paints & clears, allow each to cure, (dry thoroughly for an extended period of at least 1 hour), prior to applying the next paint-type. Water-based and solvent-based may only be inter-coated, not directly mixed.
Createx Airbrush Colors may be used out-of-the-bottle or, or thinned with 4011 Reducer.
4030 Balancing Clear & 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear
Add to colors when painting plastics, leather, fiberglass and other hard-surfaces.
Distilled & deionized water may be used to thin colors at 10% per volume. Exceeding this amount may affect adhesion and drying times.
5601 Transparent Base may also be used to lower viscosity of colors; while not as effective at thinning as 4011 Reducer, 5601 adds resin to the mix allowing for greatly extended colors which have a high resin load for adhesion & durability.
Createx Airbrush Colors do not have a pot life. Long term storage of paint after mixing with 4011 Reducer is not recommended past 3 – 4 weeks.
Always keep colors capped air-tight when not pouring paint from the bottle. Store away from direct light, i.e. in a paint cabinet or box in a closet, kept 50 – 80 deg. F.
Keep paint capped air tight at all tomes unless pouring paint from the bottle.
Refer to Textile or Hard Surface Application Guide for information about process for use of product.
Airbrush:
Spray-Gun:
Estimated drying and curing times are set at 70 degrees F and 65% or less relative humidity (RH). Allow for extended drying times in colder or humid conditions. Painting in temperatures under 60 deg. F not recommended as paint may fail to cure.
For a durable paintjob capable of outdoor use, top-coat colors with a clear. Colors are compatible with any clear type, both water-based and solvent-based.
Allow colors to thoroughly dry before top-coating with a clear. Allowing for extended drying time of the colors improves flow of clear during application for a smoother finish, along with improved gloss retention.
Createx Airbrush Colors will have gloss level of clear applied. Colors such as Pearl Colors appear more vibrant with pronounced pearlescent effect when top-coated with a gloss clear.
Fabric & General Hobby:
Apply 5603 Matte Top-Coat & 5604 Gloss Top Coat for a light protective coating.
Exterior, Sign, Plastic, Leather and More:
Apply Createx UVLS Clears: 4050 Gloss, 4051 Satin and 4052 Matte Clears.
Airbrush Colors are best rinsed from the airbrush or spray-gun with 5618 Airbrush Cleaner or 4011 Reducer.
Use 4008 Restorer as a rinse for final clean to remove dried paint from metallic parts. Rinse well with water after using 4008.
Colors should only be cleaned after the paint has thoroughly dried, best 48 hours. Use a solvent-based degreaser or odorless mineral spirits to clean Createx Airbrush Colors.
Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after use. Do not ingest. When spraying or sanding, use a properly fitting NIOSH approved respirator per the manufacturer’s instructions. Eye contact: Rinse with clean water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Use in in well ventilated areas and wear a NIOSH approved respirator.
Refer to Createx Airbrush Colors SDS for additional information.
Manufactured by:
PO Box 120, 14 Airport Park Rd
East Granby, CT 06026
800.243.2712 | 860.653.5505
info@createxcolors.com