Airbrush Basics: Reducing Your Paint (Part 1)

Demystifying paint reduction for general airbrushing - In this video I discuss all of the different Createx reducers available for Auto Air Colors, Wicked Colors, Wicked Detail Colors and Illustration Colors. I share my opinion on which reducer is best suited for general airbrush purposes and show the manufacturers recommended reduction percentage ratios.


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[TriLaserArt]

I was using 4012 for a year and had so much trouble with it, airbrush gumming up and bad flow. Never knew what was going wrong when i saw everywhere that it was the reducer to use. Was almost ready to give up with createx. But tried 4011 after watching your vid and I have to say the difference is night and day. So much better flow. Thanks.

[jf]

Thank you for this much needed video. Unfortunately I have found the more research I do on this subject, the more confused I get!

[DiecastFever]

As a new YouTube creator dealing with diecast cars, I have found your videos extremely helpful! Subscribed. 👍🏼

[joshm]

Thanks for this video. I have had nothing but problems with the 4012 also. It seems to make my paint not mix together and clogs my brush every time. I stopped airbrushing because of it. I'm gonna have to try the 11 and 13. I appreciate your knowledge.

[skysettermobiles]

Thank you trevor - just added the 4011 to my amazon cart

[WR-yoir]

Thanks for all the great tips. Finally sensibly explained what all these reducers are used for .. Think it has been a jungle of confusion ..

[NEB]

Thanks for the info. A simple reliable guide to reducing my illustration paint would be a great resource. I've noticed that black seems to be thicker that say red or yellow (yellow especially).

[scratch_]

This was a great series that has helped me a lot on getting started.

[jimboh]

Welcome back! thanks for the clearer info : )

[tracisuggssiefke]

I airbrush nails and your video really helped me. Thank you 😎🥰😎

[MimoArtCvideo]

i like all your works and tutorials thank you idol

[brettpower]

Can't get used to createx so much moisture build up and just hasn't got the detail of urethane basecoats

[freddierobinson]

know this is a old video.But wow that did help me and my paint spray alot better and so much more control. Thank you again. Sub for sure.

[superkillr]

4012 absolutely has a shelf life once opened. I got back into doing a little brushing after a 2 year hiatus. My half bottle of 4012 was toast. It would instantly cause my paint to go bad. Luckily I had my suspicions so I used a small cup to check. My unopened bottle, used and tested in the exact way had NO PROBLEMS. It's not a SHOCKING problem, it's a problem with the base chemical, and from my research and others, bacteria will break it down and ruin it. I always loved the stuff, but the going bad thing has bit my a couple times. Haven't tried any of the new stuff.

[richardgray]

Trevor..Thanks
I had a problem while back I asked you about my paint gumming up it was the 4012..I have switched to 401..Thanks for help

[jaydenedmand]

Great video Trevor I have never understood the whole skim milk thing either haha thought it was just me not understanding that I do the same roughly bout 50/50 maybe less sometimes just depends great helpful video thanks for taking the time to put it together

[PENFOLD]

The consistency of milk has always puzzled me. The milk I have is like water (green cap) or looks like the same consistency!!!
As clear as not the same consistency lol.

[danielmontgomery]

If you look at the side of the thinner bottle they have temperature recommendations

[TS]

At 9:53 - medium sized is considered 0.35mm (Eclipse) and small is noted as 0.18mm up to 0.30mm (not as less than 0.18mm). I've never come across an airbrush smaller than 0.18mm. Superb advice, as always, many thanks.

[taxitwat]

I'm new to airbrushing I've got wicked detail paint the reducer that came with it was w100 I'm struggling to airbrush without it being grainy thanks in advance