Edited October 2023
Createx Airbrush Colors are fluid acrylic colors with specialized performance for airbrush and spray-gun applications.
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 and dry semi-gloss.
Createx Airbrush Colors can be sprayed directly from the bottle onto the substrate, such as when painting textiles and canvass, or a mixing clear can be added to Createx Airbrush Colors for increased adhesion and durability when painting substrates such as plastic, 3D composite material, urethane, aluminum, primer, wood and existing (OEM) finishes.
# Usage - Instructions
Createx Airbrush Colors can be used one of 3 ways:
Wait 10-Minutes After Reducing for Optimum Flow
For optimum flow and leveling, allow colors to acclimate for 10+ minutes after thinning with 4011 Reducer before spraying. The alcohol in 4011 Reducer lessens surface tension of the water, which is noticeably smoother, especially when applied with a spray-gun.
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Fluorescent hues are characterized by their vibrant, almost glowing appearance. These colors are formulated using specialized dyes that have the ability to capture light and then re-emit it, resulting in a luminescent effect. This process is scientifically termed as 'fluorescence,' where the dye absorbs photons and subsequently releases the energy in the form of visible light. This emitted light enhances the brightness of the color, making it stand out when compared to non-fluorescent colors exposed to the same light conditions.
However, it's important to note that fluorescent colors, such as Createx Fluorescent Airbrush Colors, lack lightfastness. Over time, the fluorescent effect weakens as the dye's energy depletes with each excitation cycle. Prolonged exposure to direct light will eventually cause the color to fade.
To help hide eventual loss of color, color-match Fluorescent Colors with a base color, for example Fluorescent Yellow over AutoBorne Sealer Yellow, so the loss of fluorescent color is not as noticeable as it would be if it were applied over a white base.
All fluorescent colors will eventually fade from exposure to direct light. The longevity of the fluorescent color will be affected by how many coats are applied, so it’s always a good idea to add an extra coat or two of a fluorescent color if it’s intended to have exposure to direct light. For optimum longevity to direct light exposure, such as an outdoor mural, apply Createx Airbrush Fluorescent Colors over a color-keyed base color of AutoBorne Sealer, and apply Fluorescent Colors in multiple coats, achieving full saturation of the color.
Createx Airbrush Fluorescent Colors can be sprayed with any airbrush tip-size with minimal thinning with 4011 Reducer. For spray-gun, use a 1.2mm tip.
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Pearlescent Colors are pigment-toned, mother-of-white pearl powder made to create bright, vivid colors with a prismatic, pearlescent effect. Cover semi-opaque.
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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.
Always make a test panel before an actual paintjob anytime trying a new paint, clear, primer or technique.
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There are two mixing clears available:
Adding a mixing clear to Createx Airbrush Colors improves adhesion and durability when painting hard-surface substrates such as aluminum, plastic, 3-D print composite, urethane, epoxy, wood, primer, existing finishes, and more.
Mix 4030 Balancing Clear or 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear ~ 10% per vol. with colors, then thin with 4011 Reducer as needed.
Times set at ~ 70⁰F (21⁰C), 50% Humidity.
Allow for more dry time in cooler or more humid conditions.
Refer to the Createx application Guides for application information.
Generally, Createx Airbrush Colors spray best out of the bottle with a 0.5mm tip-size or larger sprayed at 30+ psi. For lower psi setting and use with smaller tip-sizes, thin Createx Airbrush Colors with 4011 Reducer.
Generally, 4011 Reducer is added ~ 10% per volume to Createx Airbrush Colors. 4011 Reducer may be added in greater amounts if needed to assist flow and atomization of the paint. Add 4011 Reducer in increments of ~ 5% per volume.
For a durable paintjob capable of outdoor use, top-coat colors with a clear. Createx Airbrush Colors are compatible with any clear type, both water-based and solvent-based. Allow colors to thoroughly dry before top-coating with a clear.
For exterior, outdoor paintjobs and automotive paintjobs, top coat Createx Airbrush Colors with a catalyzed (2k) urethane clear.
For fishing lures and other marine applications, top coat Createx Airbrush Colors with an epoxy clear. A marine-grade, epoxy clear is the best clear type for top-coating Createx Airbrush Colors when painting fishing lures.
Createx Airbrush Colors will have the gloss level of the clear applied. For example, Createx Airbrush Colors appear satin after air drying, but will appear glossy when a gloss clear is applied and will appear matte when a Matte Clear is applied.
Colors such as Pearl Colors appear more vibrant with pronounced pearlescent effect when top-coated with a gloss clear. Top-coat pearlescent and metallic colors with a gloss clear.
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Top Coat Clears are light protective clears best used for textile, fabric and light hobby. They are not recommended for exterior or outdoor use.
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UVLS Clears are durable, acrylic-urethane clears suitable for a wide range of applications.
Airbrush Colors are best rinsed from the airbrush or spray-gun with 5618 Airbrush Cleaner or 4011 Reducer.
Use 4008 Restorer as a soak for the final clean to remove dried paint from metallic parts of the airbrush or spray-gun, such as the needle and nozzle, after use.
Colors should only be cleaned after the paint has thoroughly dried, best cleaned after 48-hours air drying.
Createx Airbrush Colors are compatible with all other Createx paints and clears. Createx Airbrush Colors are also generally compatible with any other type of water-based and solvent-based paint.
Scuffing Createx paints is not required before applying other Createx paints. For example, Createx Airbrush Colors can be applied over AutoBorne Sealer without sanding or scuffing the Sealer for adhesion.
When using Createx Airbrush Colors 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.
The best practice is to keep Createx Airbrush Colors capped airtight at all times unless actually pouring paint from the bottle.
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:
Createx Colors
PO Box 120, 14 Airport Park Rd
East Granby, CT 06026
800.243.2712 | 860.653.5505
info@createxcolors.com