4030 v 4050

Chris Arpin provides a brief comparison between Createx 2 urethane resin clears, 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear and 4030 Balancing Clear.
4050 UVLS Gloss Clear, creatextech.co...
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[@freddyleftyou486]

This is crazy! Was just researching the difference between 4030 and 4050 on 3/9 and you just uploaded this video!!!!!! Excellent!!!

[@CreatexColors]

Thanks for watching!

[@simoncarter679]

Great info as always guys. My personal experience is that I find 4050 a little more user friendly when airbrushing Candy2o. It’s just seems more stable and a lot more forgiving. It keeps in the bottle better too. That’s nothing but my opinion of course. I’ve used 4050 for a top coat and it polished up pretty nice. I also really like it as a bed for dry flake. It’s a hell of a versatile paint for sure.

[@CreatexColors]

Since 4050 was introduced, we've only used it and not 4030 as the carrier-medium for candy2o. In our opinion its superior as its stays evenly mixed, which also allows it to be applied a bit heavier for improved coverage, which make for easier application of an even, uniform finish. Thank you.

[@mellowEsko]

Thanks for the super valuable info ! I'm so pumped about the 4050.. I admit that I originally painted my vehicle with oil paints and it was the worst for surviving harsh Florida sunshine and rain etc. Now I'm finally using the right technique and products to do what my dream was! These videos are the best.

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you!

[@craigminor3665]

Awesome video . answered alot of questions I had about the 4050 and 4030 thanks you very much Chris

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you for watching!

[@MikesAirbrush]

You can also lay traditional powder pearls and flakes using the 4050. Has made how I go about paintjobs just a little bit different. :)

[@CreatexColors]

Thanks Mike. We appreciate being a part of your videos.

[@jabber1425]

Hi guys just to verify, can 4050 be used as a carrier for traditional dry flake? for example Painthuffer brand? Thanks

[@BennyCFD]

I'm a modeler and use Acrylic paint, even some Createx colors. I add 4030 to all my acrylic paints for the reasons given in the video. Recently tried the 4050 and it works equally great....................

[@CreatexColors]

Excellent, great to hear adding either to your paint works for modeling. Thank you.

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

I mix them both with a lot of my models paint and wow they make my paint amazing you guys are killing it thanks for sharing your hard work .

[@CreatexColors]

Thanks for watching!

[@dillardparker7546]

I hope that in another segment of this discussion you talk about the two reducers used in tandem with the UVLS gloss and the 4050 balancing clear.

[@CreatexColors]

We'll do a reducer video in the future. Please note, we only use 4011 Reducer at the Createx booth. 4011 Reducer is the only thinner recommended for our urethane resin clears, such as 4030 & 4050, as well as candy2o. Thank you.

[@dillardparker7546]

@@CreatexColors did you discontinue the use of the #4020 reducer?

[@CreatexColors]

4020 Reducer is still available, but we never use it as we're in a controlled spray-booth. 4020 is for painting in humid conditions, and is best used when mixed with 4011 Reducer, ex. mix 4011 Reducer 1:1 4020 Reducer when painting in a humid environment. For more, please refer to the 4020 reducer tech sheet, available at www.creatextech.com. Thank you.

[@dillardparker7546]

@@CreatexColors I didn't realize that. I also know the 4012 was discontinued... Was that because of 'seeding' problems?

[@bjs001001]

Good stuff, Chris. Thank you for these videos. They are a lot of help.

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you for letting us know these this video was helpful.

[@petecolone5125]

Great video Chris thanks, next I'm going to wish for a million bucks.

[@Patriot_Drone_Services]

4050 is awesome. Pay attention when you grab a reducer... I made the mistake of accidentally using 4012, I was putting a clear coat on the headstock of a guitar I was repairing and refinishing. Had a gorgeous gloss, however, I needed to buff it a bit to more of a satin. I know, why didn’t I just use a satin? Well, starting with a satin, that is what you get, but by buffing the gloss a bit you can control the satin look. The finish was 3 days cured, felt great, until I hit it with a buffer, that 4012 didn’t allow the undercoat to fully cure at all. That gloss came of that surface like melted butter. I was standing there looking at the mess I was holding, trying to figure out what just happened and I looked over at the bottles sitting next to the Grex .07 mini spray gun. And there it was, I grabbed a bottle of 4012, not 4011 reducer off the shelf. Note to self, no more shooting finishes at midnight after a long 15 hour day... for some reason, 4012 looked a lot like 4011 at that time of the night...

[@BEdmonson85]

I really like the 4012 for thinning all sorts of acrylic paints for different projects, but my local hobby store just stopped carrying it and replaced it with 4011. What's the difference between the two?

[@956miggz]

Does UVL mean it blocks UV light?? I ask because I intent to spray it over UV reactive paint 🤔

[@sammyrussell936]

Thanx Chris. Picking up some 4050 2maro.

[@CreatexColors]

thanks!

[@Techno_dad]

Being new to aluminium,If I’m going to paint createx illustrations onto a aluminium panel I’ve sanded with red scotch bright,do I spray a coat of 4030 onto the panel first or a do I add a couple drops into the gun with the paint. Thank you.

[@CreatexColors]

Best would be to start with a medium-wet coat of AutoBorne 6000 Transparent Sealer, then Illustration colors. however, 4030 can also be used, it just doesn't adhere not level as well onto aluminum as does 6000 Transparent Sealer. Thanks. www.autoborne.com.

[@mattbilts9582]

Since getting the 4050 I have not touched the 4030. Mixing candy2o with the 4050 is an awesome mix even with very fine detail on an airbrush. Using it with my .18 GSI Creos I found it sprays better then with the 4030 and felt it was actually more stable when doing super fine detail. One other thing I noticed, is once the 4050 drys for a bit, I was able to go back over with white for details without the need for the bleed checker. Not sure if anyone else has had the same experience, but nice not having to apply yet another product with going back and forth with candy and lighter colors.

[@j_cruz_56deuce26]

Did you also add the 4011 reducer to your candy2o for the .18 or just the 4050 ?

[@CreatexColors]

When spraying candy2o mixed with 4050 with a Micron, thinning with 4011 Reducer is required and will probably be in excess of 30% per volume. Thank you.

[@tpekelder1]

would both of these clears work for crankbaits and fish decoys that are in the water for extended periods of time?

[@nicksalvatore3934]

For a goalie mask, would it be necessary to add in the 4050 to your wicked colors line for more durability even though it will be cleared over with a 2k clear coat?

[@CreatexColors]

We add 4050 to every Createx paintjob onto hard-surface including helmets. Its not absolutely necessary, but the paint flows and levels better, with quicker drying times and improved durability. Thank you.

[@peterfinlayson1348]

Chris, I make lures and apply aluminium foil to the sides for flash. I use an airbrush with a 0.35 tip. Can I prime the foil when I want some paint (eg. stripes) with 4050 so that Createx paints adhere to it (noting that the min tip size recommended is 0.5mm) or should I just add 4030 to the paint and apply that? I still want the foil to be highly reflective.

[@BrusHstroKeZ]

4050 is amazing stuff! Just ordered more today.

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you!

[@KeramidakisDimitris]

Amazing infos ..so can i use any product as clearcote for small patch in car ?

[@CreatexColors]

For automotive refinishing, a catalyzed (2k) urethane clear is recommended. Thank you.

[@airbrushfactoryoldenburg917]

Both products are amazing and very good. I love and use it!

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you!

[@lammeys]

Second question: Can 4050 be painted directly to a chrome surface? Or how about the 6000 transparent sealer. I need a clear substrate for a chrome drum, that I can tint with the Candy 2O products. Thanks.

[@CreatexColors]

Yes, both 4050 and 6000 can be applied direct to chrome. For best adhesion to unscuffed chrome, allow a full 48-hour air drying time to ensure good adhesion. Thank you.

[@TrueNorthModels]

Thanks for the info Chris, but, how does it cut, buff and polish out? Also, I am a scale model builder and love the products, would I see a benefit to using the 4050 as my gloss coat. Cheers

[@CreatexColors]

UVLS Clears cut, polish and buff well. Allow 24+ hours air drying for the clear to cure hard. Thank you.

[@waynecorreia3909]

Why when I use the silver sealer when it's dried it looks like popcorn all over it I'm mixing it with 4012 not 4011 what am I doing wrong

[@CreatexColors]

4011 Reducer is the recommended thinner for AutoBorne Sealer. 4012 Reducer is creating the coagulation of the aluminum flake in the 6013 Silver Sealer. Thank you.

[@ralph156able]

If we’re working on miniature figures and a .35 mm needle would it be better to use the 4030?

[@CreatexColors]

Yes, each will work, but adding 4030 to paint intended for airbrushing with tip-sizes smaller than 0.5mm, the 4030 is better as it allows for fine atomization of the paint with less thinning compared to adding 4050. Thank you.

[@jamesritter9150]

hello ,thank you for your videos, question is it ok to apply 4030 or 5050 over existing (recently painted) project,, as a clear coat or must I mix my paint color with the 4030 or 4050 ,I hope you can say I can reduce the 4050 or 4030 and spray over my work and get the clear coat effects and protection? thank you Jim

[@CreatexColors]

4050 UVLS Gloss Clear is a clear, and can be applied over a prepared surface as a clear, ground-coat. This is a key function of 4050. 4030 Balancing Clear can also be used this way, however it doesn’t have the build or the same durability as 4050. Of the two, 4050 is recommended for use as the clear over your mural before painting. Thank you.

[@lammeys]

I've ordered some of your products and can't wait to get started. I paint guitars and drums. My question is, can the 4050 be used as a topcoat clear for these instruments? I realize for motorcycles, and automotive applications, you would need a 2k clear, but is the 4050 durable enough for say, a guitar? Will it level and buff as shiny as a 2k. I'm especially interested in the matte clear for guitars. Thanks for all the informative videos you do!

[@CreatexColors]

We would not recommend UVLS Clear as a top-coat on a guitar refinish. A 2k clear is going to be more durable. Yes, 4050 can be polished so its as glossy as a 2k urethane clear, however it will not have the mar resistance. Thank you.

[@swerves4948]

How well does the UVLS adhere to glass? I'm making a Createx Colors LED sign using black to block the light and the UVLS matte to diffuse the light. Maybe an idea for a video?

[@CreatexColors]

UVLS Clears adhere well to glass. Allow 48-hours air drying for optimum adhesion, especially if the glass is not sandblasted / scuffed to prepare for paint. Thank you.

[@just_some_bloke]

I like that idea. Will have to add to my project list!

[@juddsmith2333]

Thanks for another informative video! Will mixing the other UVLS clears (satin and matte) to the base color give that color the matte or satin finish? Or are those more of the clear itself as a topcoat?

[@CreatexColors]

Yes, mixing UVLS 4051 Satin or 4052 Matte Clear works well to achieve a different gloss level, as well as improve adhesion and mar resistance. Thank you.

[@juddsmith2333]

@@CreatexColors that’s great. I have a kit car project that I’m working on and will be using createx for just about anything that I’m not powder coating. Thank you!

[@vanquishstorm]

Great insight. Aside from this UVLS gloss clear being used as a carrier across your entire Createx paint line and intercoat clear, can this product also be used as a final top-coat for painted canvases across your paint line? Since this clear is comprised of a urethane resin instead of acrylic, is this more or less fine to spray indoors wearing a respirator or it's recommended sprayed in a more air controlled environment such as a spray booth? Thank you for sharing.

[@CreatexColors]

Hello. UVLS Clears can be used as a top-coat across the entire range of Createx paints. UVLS Clears are an acrylic - polyurethane resin paint. As for even Wicked Colors (made with an acrylic resin), a respirator should be worn when applying the paint at all times in an open environment. When painting in a spray-booth / controlled environment with moving air, a respirator should be worn when applying with a spray-gun. For more, please refer to the SDS available at www.creatextech.com. Thank you.

[@BarrysArtWorld]

Thanks man, great vid and info. If I was airbrushing a section of a chrome helmet, would you recommend I 4030 the whole helmet first, then airbrush? Or how would you proceed?

[@CreatexColors]

4030 is a clear meant for mixing with colors to make them more durable (4030 is a urethane clear). 4030 is not a clear, adhesive primer. AutoBorne 6000 Transparent Sealer is Createx's transparent primer. However, for chrome, a gloss white or black base is required so start with either 6000 Sealer White or 6002 Sealer Black, www.autoborne.com. Thank you.

[@day-knowmchoraji7615]

Great video Chris,do you need to apply 4050 on top of leather shoes may be or you mix 4050 with createx airbrush paint?

[@CreatexColors]

For leather, mix 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear ~ 25% per volume with Createx paints, thinning the mix with 4011 Reducer. Best practice for leather is to apply one or two medium coats of 4050 direct to the leather, followed by the paint + 4050 mix, then top-coat with any UVLS Clear, www.uvlsclears.com. Thank you.

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Help the newbie out here pls... so the 4030 and 4050, are these similar to what the automotive industry sells like the ditzler or house of colors lines of automotive paints or are they a hybrid of some sort? How does this product make an acrylic paint a urethane paint? Ths a bunch

[@CreatexColors]

4030 and 4050 are both clears made with a urethane resin. When mixed with Createx paints that are made with an acrylic resin, the resulting blend of urethane & acrylic resin makes for a paint with excellent performance onto hard-surfaces, in both adhesion and durability. For more, please see our Automotive Application Guide and tech sheets available at www.creatextech.com. Thank you.

[@chrisbell6576]

Hi mate what would the best intercoat product be to use over airbrush artwork to seal it in when you don’t have time to finish it and 2k clear it in the same day? Can’t decide on the 4030,4050 and 6000 also once any of the above are sprayed over your artwork do you need to scuff them before laying more paint on top if left for say a week, take it all these will stop any paint lifting if you put any tape on top of your art as well Thanks Chris

[@CreatexColors]

6000 AutoBorne Transparent Sealer is an excellent inter-coat. Best practice is to sand 600 to 800-grit dry then cleaning with a solvent-based degreaser or 99% isopropyl alcohol before applying paint. If deciding to skip sanding, make a test panel first to test dry times and adhesion before doing so on an actual paintjob. Thank you.

[@ericduchene9065]

Hey Chris, Thanks for your useful video. I receive my bottle of 4050 tomorrow and will test with my Candy blood red and Caribbean blue, 1 Candy for 6 part of 4050 as you said I use Harder airbrush with 0,4 and 0,6 mm , for my die cast 1/24 pickup model. You recommande 0,4 with add my 4012 at 15%? I have start with 6013 silver and then 4102 aluminium base and now want the Candy2O ! Thanks again for your quality of product and useful video

[@CreatexColors]

4011 Reducer, only 4011 Reducer with candy2o. Its best to focus on atomization, and how the paint is spraying given your set-up and subjective preference rather than try to determine a specific mix ratio. In regard to aluminum and 6013 silver Sealer, 6013's metallic count was improved last year so that now an aluminum colors is not necessarily required; it can be for added flake or a larger aluminum coarse look, however 6013 is a good metallic base for candy2o in itself. Thank you.

[@denniscummings4848]

Having trouble when I airbrush chrome lures for fishing I can't seem to get it to hold good scratch very easy ! I've use the 4050 for base coat what do u recommend? Thanks

[@CreatexColors]

Apply 4050 over the unscuffed chrome and allow it 48-hours before applying paint. For more,. please refer to the UVLS tech sheet available at www.uvlsclears.com and www.creatextech.com. Thank you.

[@PopsiccDesigns]

If I wanted to paint onto metal/stainless steel can I mix 4050 into autobourne sealer as a primer? Or is autobourne sealer good enough for adhesion

[@CreatexColors]

Thanks for watching!

[@FTWBIFY6667]

Thanks Chris for another great video 👍👍

[@CreatexColors]

Thanks Steven

[@FTWBIFY6667]

@@CreatexColors that's one thing I can always count on is being well informed by you guys Createx rocks 🤟😎🤟

[@trout_spankn_dominoeacosta6914]

Is it like a gloss. Cuz that's what I'm looking for especially for spoon lures. Please help

[@CreatexColors]

4050 dries semi-gloss, and will buff gloss. 4053 High Gloss air dries to a glossier coating compared to 4050. Thank you. www.uvlsclears.com.

[@brianwatts379]

I'm working on helmet designs and currently using your products. But I am stumped on what to use for the final clear. Really like to stay with a water-based paint for the final gloss clear coat. What do you recommend? I've watched all your videos and there's not much on final clears for smaller projects.

[@CreatexColors]

For a helmet, a 2k urethane clear is best (UVLS Clears can be used, but we classify them as architectural). Any 2k urethane clear is compatible with Createx paints. We often use PPG EC550, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKbVoHymf7R2hNE. Thank you.

[@johnrathjen36]

When mixing with your opaque airbrush colors (I’m painting a motorcycle helmet), what ratio do you recommend for the 4050?

[@CreatexColors]

Add 4050 ~ 10% per volume to colors, then thin as needed with 4011 Reducer. Thanks.

[@airbrushdudetv]

Would it make sense to mix a small amount of 4050/4030 with the Wicked line to make the paint more durable on fabric?

[@CreatexColors]

We generally do not advise mixing either 4030 or 4050 with Createx paints for use on fabric, although adding ~ 10% per volume 4050 is excellent when painting leather. Thank you.

[@airbrushdudetv]

@@CreatexColors Usefull info, will try it on sneakers next time👍 thanks

[@intheoutdoors2229]

Great video! I'm painting plastic fishing lures and put a top coat of 4050 on when I'm finished. After that I've tried topcoating the lures with a 2k clear. A problem I'm having is that the 2k clear has orange peel/fish eyes in it. What would you use to clean/prep the top coated 4050 before applying the 2k urethane?

[@CreatexColors]

Dry-sand the 4050 flat using 600 -800 grit, clean with a solvent-based degreaser, then apply the clear over the smooth, cleaned 4050. Thank you.

[@markd4838]

Hi Chris, Can a solvent based clear be applied over a dry coat of 4050/4030 clear.. thx M

[@CreatexColors]

Yes, a solvent-based, catalyzed (2k) urethane clear can be applied over Createx paints after they’ve cured, including 4030 and 4050. Thank you.

[@jimkaminski871]

Hi Chris I want to use the 4050 Gloss as a topcoat on my plastic model. Would you recommend spraying the 4050 before or after applying the water slide decals? Thanks

[@CreatexColors]

Perhaps the best method is to sandwich the decals in between coats of 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear. Apply 2 or 3 coats, sand smooth, apply the decals, then apply a few more coats of 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear. Definitely make a test panel before the actual paintjob; we're unsure about how long 4050 UVLS Clear should be allowed to dry before the water slide decal process, it may be best to allow for a full 48-hours air drying before applying the water slide decal. Additionally, for a high gloss finish, you may wish to finish off with a few coats of 4053 High Gloss Clear, which cures to a higher gloss-level compared to 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear. Thank you.

[@tonchuazkarreta1262]

Hi Chris!! Another good informative video!!. Is it possible to mix 4030 with 4050?? I just bought 4050 but I still have some 4030, and I'm guessing that a mix could be good to get the best of both clears. Or maybe I get the worse of both??

[@CreatexColors]

The two can be mixed. Best to only mix right before use. Mixing 4050 3:1 4030 would be ok. Thin with 4011 Reducer. Thank you.

[@tonchuazkarreta1262]

@@CreatexColors Thanks a lot!! For confirming it.

[@itz_lexiii_]

Would you still recommend including 4030 in a line-up? It seems like if I want to do candy2o then I should pick up some 4050, but 4030 is still a good mix additive for increased adhesion to other paints if im understanding properly? I use a lot of wicked colors so I'd like to know if this is still good to use or if I should go buy some 4050. Also I have 4053, will this also work or do you only recommend 4050?

[@CreatexColors]

4030 Balancing Clear is excellent for adding (~ 10% per vol.) to Createx Airbrush Colors, Wicked Colors and Createx Illustration Colors when airbrushing onto hard-surfaces. For candy2o, we only recommend 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear as the carrier-medium as it works better holding the dyes evenly while in suspension. Thank you.

[@itz_lexiii_]

@@CreatexColors Thanks a bunch for the reply!

[@Berqist]

Can the 4030 be used with fluorescent colors without compromising their glow? I'm guessing that the UV blockers in the 4050 would prevent them from reacting to black light.

[@CreatexColors]

You're correct in that the UV Blockers in UVLS Clears are not good for black light effect. 4030 works, but better is a special version of 4050 for use with black light, 7030 Gloss Clear, createxcolors.com/reducers-additives/speciality-products. Thank you.

[@charlesbonkley]

Question: Can 4030 be used as a top-coat, by itself, lightly sprayed, to provide a little bit of protection over Createx airbrush colors?

[@CreatexColors]

Yes, 4030 can be used as a lite top-coat, which is a satin gloss-level. Thin only with 4011 Reducer. Thank you.

[@charlesbonkley]

@@CreatexColors Thank you! Keep up the great work on these types of videos! 🙂

[@colorezantos9952]

Hola soy de la CDMX México a falta de la 4030 adquirí las 4050 gloss y es excelente! es cierto se necesita disolver más para usar con aerógrafo pero lo recomiendo por completo. Es un producto excelente!!

[@charlesrodriguez8229]

Disculpa que te quite un min de tu tiempo para realizar la siguiente consulta ya que nunca he utilizado productos de la marca Createx. Me dedico a hacer juguetes y por lo general he utilizado primer y pinturas Vallejo / Stynylres / Golden ( todas estas marcas son a base de agua ) queria saber si puedo aplicar el 4050 de createx para proteger mis piezas y hacerlas mas resistentes a la fricción sobre todo en areas que estan en contacto entre si como los brazos o cabeza al girar. Muchisimas gracias espero tu respuesta. Feliz día

[@just_some_bloke]

Could I use 4050 for adhesion with a dry flake gun and also to bury the flakes in? rather than 2k

[@CreatexColors]

Yes. 4050 is an excellent adhesion primer and flake carrier. Thank you.

[@JCW5713]

Does 4030 or 4050 also work with normal acrylic paint? I have some acrylic paint with colors that I like and I want to make it a hard, durable coat.

[@CreatexColors]

4030 and 4050 should both generally mix with any water-based paint. Try mixing in slowly ~ 5% - 10% per volume at a time. Thank you.

[@bravensbull4405]

I too can confirm that either of them greatly improves even cheep craft paints without any problems at all and reduces fine enough to spray out of my .35 airbrush.

[@redbaron2448]

Can you add the 4050 to a Clearcoat to make it stronger? Or is it just for adding color Candy. Thanks

[@CreatexColors]

4050 is the Gloss version of Createx UVLS Clears, www.uvlsclears.com. 4050 is used as an architectural-grade top-coat clear, inter-coat clear, adhesion promoter and carrier-medium for candy2o. Thank you.

[@redbaron2448]

@@CreatexColors ok got it, thank you 👍

[@blownmouse]

My question is can you spray the 4050 as a clear coat over a color that has had the 4030 added to it?

[@CreatexColors]

Yes, 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear can be applied over any Createx paint, including 4030 Balancing Clear and colors mixed with 4030. Thank you.

[@seanchilders5028]

Hey Chris I'm working on a football helmet what would you recommend on mixing 4050 into wicked orange, rather than spraying 4050 ontop of a dried wicked orange? Which one would give the best gloss finish?

[@CreatexColors]

UVLS Clear is durable for exterior applications, but its more of a sign clear. For a helmet, football helmet, top-coating with a 2k urethane clear may work best. Thank you.

[@hogman2276]

Could you spray 2k clear over 4050, if after you decide on more durability

[@CreatexColors]

Yes, a 2k clear can be applied over 4050 and other UVLS Clears. Allow the UVLS Clear to dry thoroughly before applying the 2k clear. Thank you.

[@bravizturnbull2358]

Can I put createx over 2k clear if I follow the prep steps?

[@CreatexColors]

Yes. Allow the 2k clear to thoroughly flash, then scuff up to 600-800 grit sandpaper. Use a post-sanding degreaser or isopropyl alcohol as a cleaner before paint, not water. Thank you.

[@bravizturnbull2358]

@@CreatexColors thanks alot I appreciate it worked out good

[@jumcx831]

@@CreatexColors Do you have a 2K clear that you recommend? I saw in the motorcycle video I saw recommend American Icon and /or PPG. I do allot of gilding with dutch metal (aluminum leaf) and my goal is to get it the silver (aluminum) surface as shiny as possible before a clear bond coat. I know that makes it even harder to bond ......obviously. I saw you use the 4050 on Mr. Gerald's fantasy art, but I can't put a mechanical key on the aluminum leaf like he does on his panels. I've tried all kinds of clears with no luck. Whatever leads you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for all the great videos. Love your products!

[@gregshore7772]

Can I use it as a clear coat over rustoleum oil based paint?

[@CreatexColors]

4050 UVLS Gloss clear is a top-coat clear; 4030 Balancing Clear is for use as an inter-coat clear and as a mixing additive for use with colors. While 4030 may be used as a top-coat clear, that not an intended use as it is for 4050. Always test first before using new materials especially when inter-coating Createx paints and an oil based paint. Thank you.

[@craigminor3665]

I was debating on whether pr not to use the 4050 to clear my welding helmet or an automotive 2 k clear. has there been any durability tests done with it ?

[@CreatexColors]

Yes, over a year's worth. Without a doubt, adding 4050 to Wicked Colors is more durable compared to not. 4050 is an architectural clear, which has been used successfully for outdoor paintjobs such as signs. For a helmet, or any automotive paintjob, we recommend a 2k urethane clear, not so much for durability against outdoor elements, but for the increased mar resistance an automotive grade clear has over an architectural clear, Thank you,

[@craigminor3665]

@@CreatexColors Thank you

[@just_some_bloke]

If you apply 4050 one day and need to apply more latter on. Is it necessary to sand before reapplying?

[@CreatexColors]

Sanding UVLS Clears before applying more UVLS Clear (i.e. 4050) is generally not required within 48 hours after application. If more than 2 days has passed, scuffing with 600-800 grit dry sandpaper is recommended before applying more UVLS Clear. Thank you.

[@ncw7]

@@CreatexColors when using 4050 as a carrier, if I let 48 hours pass and I do not spray an intercoat (4040) on top I would have to scuff the 4050/candy2o layer then before I proceed?

[@CreatexColors]

4050 UVLS Clear works as an inter-coat clear, and could be applied over 4050 + metal flake to bury some of the flake before the final 2k clear. 4040 Bleed Checker is only for application over candy2o to prevent bleeding into colors applied on-top; otherwise 4040 isn't to be used as an inter-coat. 4050 and AutoBorne 6000 Transparent Sealer are the better inter-coats for Createx paints. Thank you.

[@ncw7]

@@CreatexColors oh no I get that 4040 is to stop the candy from bleeding buy say I was painting plastic clips, I washed them, scuffed with paste and then used a solvent based degreaser/ etc. Used 4050 and I plan on airbrushing on top. Can I spray a createx base (withing the 48 hour time window) and then not have to worry about scuffing the plastic parts again? I think I might have just answered my own question in my head haha

[@reconmodelsvaughn469]

Can I use the 4050 with mission model paints you guys make them don't you.. I use the 4030 all the time with a lot of different paints I will order asap the 4050 to try it out .thanks again

[@CreatexColors]

yes, 4050 can be mixed with Mission Model paint, they work well together, thanks

[@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696]

So 4030 is more of an additive only and the 4050 can be both additive and has more topcoat capabilities?

[@CreatexColors]

Yes. 4050 is also an excellent adhesion coating for hard to paint substrates such as plastic and 3-D print composite material. Thank you.

[@schuhmansmodelshop8657]

Very helpful explanation.

[@CreatexColors]

Thanks for watching!

[@schuhmansmodelshop8657]

@@CreatexColors a friend showed me these paints and they are fantastic

[@scottmackay573]

Great Video guys

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you Scott!

[@Paul-815]

Great info 👍🏼👍🏼

[@CreatexColors]

Thank you!

[@SkidkidLancer]

When situations to you mix with paint vs using clear after paint job is complete?

[@CreatexColors]

Mixing 4030 or 4050 with Createx paints is recommended anytime painting hard-surfaces such as plastic, metal and more. When to apply a top-coat is a matter of technique, but if the paint job is intended for exterior conditions, then a top-coat clear is always recommended. For more, please visit www.creatextech.com and review our Hard-Surface & Automotive Website Application Guide. Thank you.

[@jonnyspa27]

Hey Chris, Thanks for the update! I’m guessing it’s still possible to use 4030 as an inter-coat, then finish the whole thing off with 4050? Also, I’ve got a .5 Grex airbrush with a fan tip, what would be the baseline ratio to mix 4050 effectively for that airbrush? 25% reducer as a starting point? Thanks in advance 🎩 🎨

[@CreatexColors]

4030 can be used as an inter-coat, however 4050 is much better as it can be applied with more material and dries more level and harder compared to 4030, making it a better clear to lay graphics over & tape. In regard to thinning, 25% is a bit high, try 10% per volume and more up if needed, probably adding 4011 Reducer somewhere around 10% - 15% per volume. Thank you.

[@daviddevries2698]

Using 4030 or 4050, is it water proof?

[@CreatexColors]

Water-resistant and able to withstand submersion in water for prolonged periods, yes. However, only a catalyzed (2k) paint is truly water-proof. Thank you.