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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.
  • 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

  • Refer to 4011 Technical Data Sheet for more information about thinning and mixing specific color type

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How To Thin Createx Airbrush Paints

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4011 02 4011 Reducer 2 oz $4.68 $3.65
4011 04 4011 Reducer 4 oz $7.00 $5.45
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


4012 High Performance Reducer


Is Being Discontinued by Createx

Replaced with 4011 Reducer


4013 - Reducer


4650 Automotive Reducer

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.

  • 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.

  • Refer to: 4013 Technical Data Sheet for more information


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4013 02 4013 Reducer 2 oz $4.59 $3.59
4013 04 4013 Reducer 4 oz $7.07 $5.50
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



4020 - Reducer


4650 Automotive Reducer
4012 assists drying and curing in humid conditions.
  • Recommended for use with all Createx Paints except AutoAir Autoborne Sealers

  • 4020 is a specialty additive, not to replace 4011 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.
  • Makes paint flow easy with minimal tip-dry.
  • Mix ratios for adding 4020 to 4011 vary, but generally: • Airbrush: Mix 4011 1:1 4020 • Spray-gun: Mix 4011 3:1 4020
  • Contains Acetone and Glycol Ethers. (flammable - can not ship via air)

  • Use only in controlled spray environments with adequate ventilation and a NIOSH / MSHA approved respirator.

  • Refer to: 4020 Technical Data Sheet for more information


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4020 02 4020 Reducer 2 oz $5.34 $4.15
4020 04 4020 Reducer 4 oz $8.20 $6.39
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


Cleaners


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Cleaning Your Airbrush after Painting with Createx Airbrush Colors

5618 - Airbrush Cleaner


airbrush cleanser

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.

  • Refer to: 5618 Technical Data Sheet for more information


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Cleaning Your Airbrush after Painting with Createx Airbrush Colors

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5618 02 Airbrush Cleaner 2 oz $3.80 $2.95
5618 04 Airbrush Cleaner 4 oz $6.02 $4.70
5618 08 Airbrush Cleaner 8 oz $9.24 $6.99
5618 16 Airbrush Cleaner 16 oz $12.12 $9.05
5618 32 Airbrush Cleaner 32 oz $22.30 $16.95

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5618 Airbrush Cleaner

4008 - Airbrush Restorer


airbrush restorer

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.
  • Dissolves soft-plastics. Keep away from non-PTFE coated O-rings.
  • Flush airbrush or spray-gun with water after using Restorer.

  • Refer to: 4008 Technical Data Sheet for more information

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4008 04 Airbrush Restorer 4 oz $7.43 $5.79
4008 16 Airbrush Restorer 16 oz $22.29 $17.39

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4008 Airbrush Restorer

California Proposition 65 - WARNING
Ethyl Alcohol



Additives


4030 - Balancing Clear


4030 - Balancing Clear/Mix Additive

A non-catalyzed, polyurethane, water-based clear.
  • Recommended for use with all Createx Paints.

  • Mix 4030 Balancing Clear 10 - 25% per volume or more with Createx Airbrush Colors for improved performance on non-porous, hard surfaces.
  • 4030 mixed with Createx Airbrush Colors or any Createx Colors paint creates an acrylic-urethane paint which greatly improves spray performance.
  • 4030 works as an adhesion promoter when mixed with Createx Airbrush Colors, perfect for painting plastics, vinyl and most any surface that is difficult for paint to adhere to.
  • 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.
  • 4030 appears milky in solution, dries clear. Colors dry to a satin finish when mixed with 4030.
  • Mix with all Createx Colors prior to use when painting hard-surfaces, plastic & automotive.

  • See 4050 UVLS Clear Gloss for use as a balancing Cear with Pearls, Matalics and Flakes for increased viscosity, more durable product for hard-surface applicatin. (see the below video for more information)

  • See 4030 Technical Data Sheet for more information

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4030 V 4050

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4030 02 Balancing Clear 2 oz $6.57 $5.10
4030 04 Balancing Clear 4 oz $10.10 $7.85
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 Gallon $268.61 $214.00

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4030 Balancing Clear

California Proposition 65 - WARNING
1,4-Dioxane, Benzyl Chloride


4040- Bleed Checker


4030 - Balancing Clear/Mix Additive

  • 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.

  • 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 Bleed Checker not reduced, straight from the bottle when applying as an inter-coat over candy2o.  Do not reduce with 4011 Reducer as it’s a solvent used with candy2o and use of it in 4040 will create a shared material between candy2o and 4040 which may allow for bleeding.

  • See 4040 Technical Data Sheet for more information

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How-To Stop Candy Dyes from Bleeding

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4040 02 Bleed Checker 2 oz $7.58 $5.90
4040 04 Bleed Checker 4 oz $11.22 $8.75
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

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4040 Bleed Checker

California Proposition 65 - WARNING
(Cobalt Sulfate)
When Mixed with the Following Candy2o colors: 4651 Sunset Magenta, 4655 Marine Blue, 4658 Ultra Violet, 4659 Deep Purple and 4665 Brandywine.



4004 - Transparent Base


4004 transparent base

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 4012.

  • See 4004 Technical Data Sheet for more information

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4004 02 Transparent Base 2 oz $4.39 $3.40
4004 04 Transparent Base 4 oz $6.16 $4.79
4004 08 Transparent Base 8 oz $10.99 $8.55
4004 16 Transparent Base 16 oz $20.09 $15.65
4004 32 Transparent Base 32 oz $36.01 $28.80
4004 12 Transparent Base Gallon $129.10 $111.25

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4004 Transparent Base



6000 - AutoBorne
Transparent Sealer


4004 transparent base

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.
  • See 4004 Technical Data Sheet for more information

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6000 04 Transparent Base 4 oz $8.42 $6.55
6000 08 Transparent Base 8 oz $19.92 $15.50
6000 16 Transparent Base 16 oz $26.53 $19.90
6000 32 Transparent Base 32 oz $52.95 $40.25
6000 12 Transparent Base Gallon $195.87 $148.85

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6000 AutoBorn Transparent Base



5607 - Createx Retarder Medium


5607 - Createx Retarder Medium
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., xtremely 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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5607 02 Createx Retarder Medium 2 oz $4.29 $3.35
5607 04 Createx Retarder Medium 4 oz $7.82 $6.10
5607 08 Createx Retarder Medium 8 oz $12.47 $9.45

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5607 Retarder Medium



5092 - Flexible
Adhesion Promoter


4004 transparent base

5092 Adhesion Promoter is a water-based clear used to make Illustration and Bloodine Colors and other water-based paints stick to latex.
  • Also works as an adhesion promoter for flexible plastics, leather, vinyl and more.
  • Apply 2 medium coats direct to the surface, allow each coat to dry 10 – 15 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.

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Make Paint Stick to Latex and other flexible
substrates with Bloodline Adhesion Promoter

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5092 01 Flexible Adhesion Promoter 1 oz $5.05 $3.89
5092 02 Flexible Adhesion Promoter 2 oz $7.29 $5.69
5092 04 Flexible Adhesion Promoter 4 oz $13.12 $10.20
5092 08 Flexible Adhesion Promoter 8 oz $22.44 $16.95
5092 16 Flexible Adhesion Promoter 16 oz $42.64 $31.95
5092 32 Flexible Adhesion Promoter 32 oz $86.59 $65.80

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5092 Flexible Adhesion Promoter


Additive Sets


4905 Additive Set of 3



905 Additive Set of 3


Set Consisting of 4 oz ea:
  • 4008-04 Restorer
  • 4011-04 4011 Reducer
  • 4030-04 Balancing Clear



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4905 04 Createx Additive Set of 3 4oz $23.79 $17.80



4906 ADDITIVE SET of 4


4906 ADDITIVE SET of 4

Set Consisting of 4 oz ea:
  • 4008-04 Restorer
  • 4011-04 4011 Reducer
  • 4020-04 4020 Reducer
  • 4030-04 Balancing Clear


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4906 04 Createx Additive Set of 4 4oz $31.81 $23.85

REV 03/2021



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