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Reducers



For use with all Createx Products except where Noted

4011 Reducer

4011 hi temp reducter

4011 Reducer is a dilutant used for thinning paint. It is compatible with and recommended as the standard thinner for all Createx paints and clears.

  • Recommended for use with all Createx Paints.

  • 4011 is a water-based thinner used to lower viscosity and promotes faster drying times and complete curing.
  • 4011 is generally added 5% - 10% per volume to paint. For small tip-sized airbrush, add 4011 Reducer in greater amounts up to 20% per volume.
  • For optimized performance, after adding 4011 Reducer, allow 10 or more minutes before spraying to allow 401 Reducer to acclimate with the paint.
  • 4011 is safer to use to over-reduce paint without seeding.
  • 4011 assists drying times by flashing water from the paint. 4011 also helps reduce tip-dry compared to diluting with water.
  • Water-based paint material containing Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate
  • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.
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4011 Technical Data Sheet
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Item No. Description Retail Sale
4011 08 4011 Reducer 8 oz $14.53 $11.30
4011 16 4011 Reducer 16 oz $18.84 $14.70
4011 32 4011 Reducer 32 oz $32.40 $25.90
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4011 Reducer

4013 - Reducer


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4013 Reducer is a thinner suitable for use with all Createx paints. 4013 Reducer can be used as substitute for 4011 Reducer.

  • Recommended for use with all Createx Paints.

  • 4013 is a Isopropyl Alcohol based reducer
  • Assists drying times by flashing water from the paint
  • Reduces tip-dry, and decreases paint viscosity *"thins it" for improved flow and atomization, especially when airbrushing.
  • Generally added 5 - 10% per volume
  • 4013 Reducer is compliant with clean air regulations and jurisdictions including South Coast AQMD Rule 1401.

  • FLAMMABLE! The isopropyl alcohol in 4013 Reducer is classified as a flammable substance. Store in a fire-proof cabinet. Keep away from open flame and only use in a well-ventilated area.
  • STORAGE - FLAMMABLE! Keep 40103 Reducer stored in a flame-proff cabinet when not in use. Keep away from flames.
  • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.
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4013 Reducer (TDS)
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Item No. Description Retail Sale
4013 08 4013 Reducer 8 oz $14.67 $11.45
4013 16 4013 Reducer 16 oz $19.02 $14.80
4013 32 4013 Reducer 32 oz $32.73 $26.19
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4013 Reducer
  • NOTE: This Product only shipped by Ground Service Only

4020 - Reducer

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Recommended for use with all Createx Paints except AutoAir Autoborne Sealers
  • 4020 is a acetone and Glycol Ethersl based reducer
  • 4020 is a specialty additive, not to replace 4011/4012 the standard dilutant for all Createx Colors paint.
  • 4020 works best by mixing with 4011 to create a cocktailed dilutant. Diluting Createx paints with 4020 alone is not recommended as paint may prematurely cure, seed in the cup and create cured paint particle contaminants.
  • Mix ratios for adding 4020 to 4011 vary, but generally: • Airbrush: Mix 4011 1:1 4020 • Spray-gun: Mix 4011 3:1 4020
  • Makes paint flow easy with minimal tip-dry.
  • 4020 may be used to clean surfaces of oils prior to paint.

  • FLAMMABLE! The Acetone and Glycol Ethersl in 4013 Reducer is classified as a flammable substance. Store in a fire-proof cabinet. Keep away from open flame and only use in a well-ventilated area.

  • Use only in controlled spray environments with adequate ventilation and a NIOSH / MSHA approved respirator.
  • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.
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4020 Reducer (TDS)
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Item No. Description Retail Sale
4020 08 4020 Reducer8 oz $17.00 $13.25
4020 16 4020 Reducer 16 oz $22.25 $17.35
4020 32 4020 Reducer 32 oz $37.90 $29.95

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4020 Reducer

4012 High Performance Reducer


Createx has discontinued 4012 Reducer and they are now recommending
4011 Reducer as the “go to” reducer for all Createx products.

4012 Reducer was discontinued due to changing toxicology regulations and the increasing use of water-soluble urethane resins. 4012 did not work well with candy2o colors because 4012 caused bleeding that can seed the colors (dark specks which is a conglomeration of the dye with the resin).
Also 4012 has been found to re-wet previous paint layers (too aggressive) which can cause streaking. 4011 will not re-wet the paint layers below.

If you still have a supply of 4012 Reducer, it is recommended that you do a "one to one" cocktail with 4012 and de-mineralized water (bottled water) Mix well.

Cleaners



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5618 - Airbrush Cleaner


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A mild, water-based solvent cleaner for rinsing colors while painting.

  • Recommended for use with all Createx Paints.

  • Rinses paint from airbrush or spray-gun more effectively compared to water when changing colors.
  • Helps maintain proper working condition of airbrush or spray-gun by preventing build-up of dried paint.
  • Spray 5618 in between colors while painting to partially clean airbrush or spray-gun before using next color.
  • Compared to 4011, 5618 is a milder cleaner. When adding 4030 to Createx Colors paints and clears, flushing colors with 4011 is more effective compared to cleaning with 5618.
  • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.
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5618 Air Brush Cleanser (TDS)
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Item No. Description Retail Sale
5618 08 A/B Cleaner 8 oz $9.24 $6.99
5618 16 A/B Cleaner 16 oz $12.12 $9.05
5618 32 A/B Cleaner 32 oz $22.30 $16.95
video icon Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSD) for
5618 Airbrush Cleaner

4008 - Airbrush Restorer

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A water-based, biodegradable cleaner used for soaking airbrush and spray-gun parts after painting.

  • Recommended for use with all Createx Paints.

  • Partially dissolves dried paint allowing for easy clean-up with soap & water.
  • Use as a soak for metallic parts: nozzle, needle, cup.
  • Re-Usable. Keep in metal or ceramic container.
  • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.
  • Flush airbrush or spray-gun with water after cleaning with 4008. Even trace amounts of 4008 will affect paint.
  • Do not spray 4008 through the airbrush or spray-gun. Use as a soak or wipe on the cured paint.
  • 4008 dissolves soft plastics. Keep away from stencils, soft plastics and O-rings other than polytetrafluooesthylen (PTFE)coated rings.
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4008 Airbrush Restore (TDS)
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Item No. Description Retail Sale
4008 16 A/B Restorer 16 oz $22.29 $17.39
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4008 Airbrush Restorer

Additives



4030 - Balancing Clear


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A non-catalyzed, polyurethane, water-based clear.

  • Recommended for use with all Createx Paints.

  • 4030 Balancing Clear is a colorless, water-based clear made with urethane resin made for mixing with Createx paints. 4030 appears milky in solution and dries to a satin, clear finish.
  • 4030 is generally added 10% per volume to Createx paints. The Createx paint & 4030 mixture is thinned as needed with 4011 Reducer, ~ 10% -25% per volume depending upon airbrush tip-size & air pressure and adjusted for best flow & atomization of the paint.
  • Adding 4030 Balancing Clear to Createx paints, and other water-based acrylic paints, creates an acrylic – urethane resin mix which: Improves flow and reduces tip-dry while spraying. Promotes leveling for a smooth, texture-free coating. Improves adhesion to plastics, 3D print material, fiberglass, urethane, epoxy, wood, aluminum, and most any hard-surface or rigid substrate. Improves durability (mar resistance)
  • Createx Airbrush Colors air-dry to a much more durable coating when mixed with 4030 Balancing Clear.
  • 4030 also works as a protective inter-coat when applied over Createx Airbrush Colors. Reduce 10% 4011 Reducer when applying 4030 as an inter-coat.

  • See 4050 UVLS Clear Gloss Createx is now recommendating 4050 UVLS for use as a balancing clear with candy20, Pearls, Matalics and Flakes for increased viscosity, for a more durable product for hard-surface application. (see the below video for more information)
  • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.
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  •  4030 Balancing Clear V 4050 UVLS Clear Gloss 
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    video icon Application Guide / Technical Data Sheet
    4030 Balancing Clear (TDS)
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    Item No. Description Retail Sale
    4030 08 Balancing Clear 8 oz $19.07 $14.85
    4030 16 Balancing Clear 16 oz $35.90 $27.95
    4030 32 Balancing Clear 32 oz $70.69 $56.50
    4030 12 Balancing Clear Gal $269.61 $214.00
    video icon Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSD) for
    4030 Balancing Clear







    4040- Bleed Checker

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    A water-based, acrylic-urethane clear for use as a protective inter-coat applied over candy2o to prevent dyes from leaching ("bleeding") into top-coated colors and clear.

    • Recommended for use with all Createx Paints.

    • 4040 Bleed Checker is a hybridized, urethane-acrylic clear used as an inter-coat intended for application over candy2o to prevent the candy2o’s dyes from bleeding into top-coated colors.
    • 4040 is recommended for use as an inter-coat clear with all Createx paints. It is durable and highly chemical resistant after curing. Suitable for exterior applications.
    • Apply 4040 Bleed Checker over candy2o as an inter-coat.  After 4040 has thoroughly dried (30 – 60 minutes), other colors including subsequent candy2o colors may be applied direct without scuffing.  4040 will prevent the underlying candy2o’s dye from leaching (“bleeding”) into the top-coated colors.
    • Apply 4040 unreduced, straight from the bottle. Underlying colors do not have to be sanded prior to applying 4040.
    • Apply 2 medium wet coats with a 5 – 10 minute flash time in between coats.
    • Allow 30 – 60 minutes dry time after last coat of 4040 before top-coating with paint or clear
    • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.





    video icon Application Guide / Technical Data Sheet
    4040 Bleed Checker (TDS)
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    Item No. Description Retail Sale
    4040 08 Bleed Checker 8 oz $22.44 $17.50
    4040 16 Bleed Checker 16 oz $41.51 $32.30
    4040 32 Bleed Checker 32 oz $82.47 $65.50
    video icon Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSD) for
    4040 Bleed Checker


    4004 - Transparent
    Base


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    The colorless resin base to Wicked Colors and Auto Air Colors.

    • Recommended for use with Wicked and AutoAir Paints Only.

    • 4004 works as a low-build inter-coat, transparent extender for Wicked and Auto Air colors. 4004 appears milky in solution yet dries clear.
    • Works as a light, protective inter-coat perfect for protecting airbrushed artwork before taping. T-shirt painter may also wish to apply a light coat or two of 4004 onto the fabric prior to painting to lock down any fabric nap.
    • Reduce 4004 Transparent Base 10% per volume with 4011.
    • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.
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    Createx Inter-Coat Clears

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    4004 Transparent Base (TDS)
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    Item No. Description Retail Sale
    4004 08 Trn. Base 8 oz $10.99 $8.55
    4004 16 Trn. Base 16 oz $20.09 $15.65
    4004 32 Trn. Base 32 oz $36.01 $28.80
    4004 12 Trn. Base Gallon $129.10 $111.25
    video icon Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSD) for
    4004 Transparent Base







    6000 - AutoBorne
    Transparent Sealer

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    The colorless resin base to Wicked Colors and Auto Air Colors

    • Recommended for use with all Createx paints.

    • Automotive-grade, Createx's most durable Transparent Base.
    • Excellent adhesion promoter. Apply direct to any plastic for adhesion prior to applying colors.
    • Self-levels & dries quickest of all Transparent Bases.
    • Excellent adhesion promoter. Apply direct to any plastic for adhesion prior to applying colors.
    • Thin with 4011 Reducer 5% - 10% per volume
    • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.


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    Createx Inter-Coat Clears

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    6000 Transparent Sealer (TDS)
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    Item No. Description Retail Sale
    6000 08 Trn. Sealer 8 oz $19.92 $15.50
    6000 16 Trn. Sealer 16 oz $26.53 $19.90
    6000 32 Trn. Sealer 32 oz $52.95 $40.25
    6000 12 Trn. Sealer Gallon $195.87 $148.85
    video icon Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSD) for
    6000 Transparent Base

    5092 - Flexible Adhesion Promoter

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    5092 Adhesion Promoter is a water-based clear used to make Illustration and Bloodine Colors and other water-based paints stick to latex before applying paint.

    • Recommended for use with all Createx Products

    • An acrylic resin clear intended for use as an adhesive coating direct to latex before applying paint.
    • 5092 is a specialty adhesion promoter intended to match the Hardness / durometer of latex. Helps prevent paint conform to the flexible nature of latex and from flaking or peeling off.

    • Thinning, reducing, 5092 is not required.
    • Apply 1 or 2 light coats direct to the surface, allow each coat to dry 10 – 20 minutes then apply paint.
    • Avoid applying dry or overly wetter, adhesion is best applied as a medium coat.
    • May also be mixed with colors and applied direct to the latex. 5092 is added about 25% per vol. to colors, which are then thinned 5% - 10% with 4011 Reducer.
    • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.



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    5092 Flex. Adhesive Promoter (TDS)
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    Item No. Description Retail Sale
    5092 08 Flex. Adh. Promoter 8 oz $22.44 $16.95
    5092 16 Flex. Adh. Promoter 16 oz $42.64 $31.95
    5092 32 Flex. Adh. Promoter 32 oz $86.59 $65.80
    video icon Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSD) for
    5092 Flexible Adhesion Promoter







    4050 - UVLS Gloss Clear Coat

    4050 UVLS Clear Coat

    UVLS clears are water-based, architectural-grade clears made for interior and exterior applications. UVLS Clears are made with an acrylic – aliphatic polyurethane resin which is exceptionally durable with excellent adhesion. Clears are durable and do not yellow over time.

    • Recommended for use with all Createx Products

    • Primer – 4050 Gloss Clear is an excellent adhesive primer for direct application to any substrate other than silicone.
      • Direct-to-Metal primer with excellent adhesion to any metal including brass and steel without risk of corrosion. For best adhesion onto polished, non-sanded metals, allow 48-hours air drying.
      • Direct to most plastics including 3D print composite material, polycarbonate, styrene and more.
      • Excellent wood primer. Protects without raising wood grain. Prevents underlying oil and tannin bleed-through.

    • Water-Based, Acrylic Aliphatic Polyurethane Clear
    • Thin 5% - 10% per volume with 4011 Reducer
    • See Technical Data Sheet for more info.

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    video icon Application Guide / Technical Data Sheet
    4050 UVLS Gloss Clear Coat (TDS)
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    Item No. Description Retail Sale
    4050 08 UVLS Gloss 8 oz. $22.44 $17.50
    4050 16 UVLS Gloss 16 oz. $40.87 $31.85
    4050 32 UVLS Gloss 32 oz. $77.83 $62.25
    4050 12 UVLS Gloss Gallon $282.98 $226.00
    video icon Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSD) for
    4050 UVLS Gloss Clear Coat


    5607 - Createx Retarder Medium

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    An additive designed to slow the drying time of Createx Colors.

    • Recommended for use with all Createx Products

    • A versatile medium that can be added to any Createx paint.
    • Slows the drying of paint, giving more time for blending or layering highlights.
    • Helps reduce tip-dry compared to diluting with water
    • Generally, this product is not required and not recommended in other than extreme conditions (i.e., extremely hot conditions)
    • When used in very small increments (1 - 2 drops per 4 oz of color) it can also enhance flow and help prevent paint drying in the tip of the airbrush. Mix thoroughly.
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    Item No. Description Retail Sale
    5607 08 Retarder Medium 8 oz $12.47 $9.45
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    5607 Retarter

    Additive Sets


    4905 Additive Set of 3

    905 Additive Set of 3

    Set Consisting of 1 ea. 4 oz

    • 4008-04 Restorer
    • 4011-04 4011 Reducer
    • 4030-04 Balancing Clear





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    Item No. Description Retail Sale
    4905 04 4oz.Additive
    Set of 3    		 $23.79 $17.80







    4906 Additive Set of 4

    4906 additive set of 4

    Set Consisting of 1 ea. 4 oz

    • 4008-04 Restorer
    • 4011-04 4011 Reducer

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    Item No. Description Retail Sale
    4906 04 4 oz. Additive
    Set of 4 4oz    		 $31.81 $23.85
    • NOTE: This Product only shipped by Ground Service Only
    Rev 07.2022