Mixing Ratios Explained at

Basic but important.
there are some deviations to this that the pros might use for 3 part mixes but generally this is the easiest way to mix for the common painter. Scale Model (Hobby)
hopefully this answers the questions a few modelers have messaged me about.
when in doubt - follow manufactures directions to start
and as always,additional info /corrections welcomed.

[@bena2293]

Dam Andy X you just Explained the paint cup so well and it was over 8 years ago thank you if you are still Alive Lol;

[@couch405]

I second that!!

[@bethyounker555]

This was so simple, thank you for helping me finally get those silly markings. I was so excited when I got it that I showed it to my husband right away, and was able to easily explain it to him.

[@Stormmaniac]

This is by far the best ratio video out there I been searching for information on this for 2 weeks and finally found this.. thank you sir!! Best help there is..

[@blursithflow9442]

See I watched a Eastwood video and didn’t understand where they were getting their starting number, but this video made it clear it’s based off the amount you want in the cup and so it’s the number that you pick. Thanks very much

[@CrimeDoesNotPay]

The year is 2023 and this video just helped out a millennial mix epoxy - God bless you sir

[@vqant343]

Thank you best explanation on KZbin straight to the point

[@angelcorella177]

I will say this is the best video on here

[@hectorortega9131]

at Last!!, Somebody that can Explain this shit clearly.

[@AndyX]

thanks Hector

[@andrewilson6645]

He really went into good details

[@dustinw5527]

Thank you for taking time out of your day to explain this. Direct and to the point. no hee hawing around.

[@scottgorman7166]

Perfect explanation. Before this explanation it was like snorkeling in the muddy Mississippi, now its the crystal clear Carribean.............thanks for the video well done Andy X

[@constantinbulucea8881]

Could not have been more complicated!! Thanks for the clarification of the rules: (1) match numbers, (2) first pour the paint.

[@davidregister7405]

What a simple explanation for people that don’t understand thank you

[@govsux1]

I was staring at that damn cup couldn't not wrap my head around what was going on thanks now I get it!!!!

[@leonardomayor120]

I'm from Manila, Phillipines. For me, reading and understanding mixing ratio was very complicated. but after watching your video it became very clear. simple and direct to the point. you did a good job. keep it up sir. thank you so much.

[@daniellee3643]

Thank you brother I went through video after video and didn't get any of the information that you just gave. You just made my paint project so much easier!! Thank you sir

[@davehare8434]

I just watched Eastwood's and I was still confused! You explained it perfectly. great job Andy X!

[@salvagedauto]

Lol same boat but right.

[@cris730]

I just bought a full nason base coat and it said this in the back can you help me out 8:1/2:4 8= IF color 1/2 483-30 4=441-21

[@teamfrenkenstein4143]

Thank you so much for making this so simple to understand, work on all my own stuff, but I was afraid to paint till I watch you’re video , and so I painted my motorcycle, and it cam out awesome, thank you so much you are very much appreciate it.

[@tonyrome068]

Great vid and explanation. Everyone likes to hear themselves talk! Thank you

[@pzodman500]

Thank You Sir for your contribution here. Out of all these tutorials, yours is plain and clear. I will stick with yours.

[@samuelescobar777]

Finally someone who explains in detail. And what goes first and last. Very well explained. Thanks 😁👍

[@username8171]

Wow was this very explanatory ! I been painting a little off and on for years, and yet never knew how the paint mix cup worked. YAA for youtube. This explained it very well.

[@rockymountainhandyman840]

You explained it just great. i was confused as all get out at first but now I understand the mixing cup. Thanks

[@windsunh2o]

Thank you! I understand how these cups work now. I like your tip about finding the mark at how much material you want to end up with and using that number to start with.

[@AndyX]

thanks bro .. glad to help

[@jtech23]

Great video, This is the first time someone explained paint ratios that actually make sense!!

[@boostismagic]

Exactly what I was looking for! Couldn't find it anywhere, never saw the Eastwood vid mentioned by others. Right on!

[@loumont1]

best explanation of paint ratio on KZbin, period.

[@hellena1963]

Thanks for taking the mystery out of ratio measurements. Current projects I'm working on need this info. Thanks again!

[@JohnRushing-zd3ql]

Explained very well. I am now confident in mixing my paint. Thank you Subscribed!

[@georgepeachey1287]

Well explained. Simply put. Thanks...

[@WigWagWorkshop]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to explain this topic of mixing ratios. Your tutorials are always east to understand, and to the point.

[@hansolo4946]

great guy for taking the time for all to understand.

[@AndyX]

glad to help

[@MartyMarble]

Very Clear, Good Job ! beter than Eastwoods video on mixing, thank's

[@balerialima2439]

men watch so many video and ths guy is the only one the can explain thank you the best

[@righteous1229]

Thanks you for explaining the paint mixing cup!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@abibodlogistics]

Thank you, I really like your explanation. I have never for once thought in this direction before, I was just sitting down this night and thought about what to do being the type of person that I am, always searching for new things and mixing paint just came to my mind and for the very first time I was able to get something tangible from you. Thanks once again and I will always get in touch if there is or there other things that I will like to know.

[@larsdahl6594]

I've always felt like a dummy when trying to figure out these ratio mixing cups Clearly I'm not a pro and I failed math in highschool. I still feel like a dummy, but one who finally understands it. Almost certain I do ;-) Thanks!

[@constantinbulucea8881]

Lars, You should not feel bad! I have a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering and still was not able to figure out the markings on the container without reading the instructions on the Internet! Thanks for your appreciation.

[@busman5429]

It been a long time since i painted needed to brush up on this, great job explaining the process.

[@Marzyxx]

Thanks so clear now got so confused with another video thanks heaps. Happy painting 👍🏽

[@sledgehammer7998]

This is 100% clear, now I know how to use these dang cups. Thank you Sir.

[@lat24north]

Thx man .... you unraveled the mystery for me!!! Much appreciated!

[@leonardlafrance970]

Wow"that was very understanding sir"great video👌👍👊 hats off to you man'

[@0ptimal]

Good stuff. Simple procedure but can be confusing for the inexperienced. Well explained.

[@imacgst27]

Very detailed and great video. Thank you

[@filibertobarrera3839]

Yeah I'm a painter on a budget cause of my penny pinching customers,I use sandwich bags.I put it into the cup with a rubber band on top and reuse the measuring cup like a hundred times before I get a new one.

[@firingallcylinders2949]

That's boss actually

[@johnaponte415]

Jeez you made this so easy for me. I was over complicating it 🤦🏽‍♂️. Thanks👍🏽

[@hawkfan1212]

After numerous videos and websites listening to eggheads trying to explain, this guy makes it simple and clear! Thank you!!! (And "subscribed.).

[@luckymandap6315]

The best explanation brother

[@puddleofaids6343]

Thanks for the heads up. You're video actually explained everything that I wanted to know. Subbed.

[@princemareka7393]

very clear explanation - yuo saved me buddy

[@charissebrown6079]

So glad I found your video!! I have a better understanding of mixing paint, with other components. I'll be doing a 1:10 ratio of paint & resin.

[@richardlabell6505]

Thank you! Your explanation was simple to follow you explained perfectly.

[@raymondholley8646]

I've been painting a long time and I know the the ratios and how to do it but your video was very clear other ones that I've seen have not been so good job on that one

[@rickgrice4614]

Thank you for sharing and explaining. You made that very easy to understand. I definitely appreciate your help and time!

[@schweinhund227]

Thanks for taking the time to explain this !

[@saranroy]

That is a clear coat to my brain.. excellent..

[@camsty1225]

Absolutely wicked awesome guide !!!

[@colbyclauss6783]

Hi Andy, Came across your explanation of mixing cup ratios and appreciate your video. Sounds silly not to know how to read a mixing cup like this, but have always scaled out my sealer parts by weight- a 3 to 1 ratio required because... I never really understood the cups! So as little of a deal as you may think- you taught me today how to read the cups! So Thank You! Have a good day fella!

[@AndyX]

+Colby Clauss thank you Colby

[@terellwilks6233]

You explained this so perfect!!

[@tylorkirklin4636]

THANK YOU! You explained it much better for me.

[@Okie-Tom]

Very good and plain instructions. Thanks

[@three7950]

This helped me so much first time auto painter here!

[@asadullahmuhammad4405]

Very well explained, thanks at last someone who makes sense

[@adanarceo4636]

I watch Eastwood video about this and I my beard grew up before they were to this point, thanks bro. 👍

[@javscamacho7387]

Thanks for your time creating this video.

[@germanrodriguez1005]

God bless u and thank u for this very much needed video it ain't easy being a painter out here💯🙏🏽💪🏽

[@d1erubey]

Great video very helpfull. Thanks for taking the time to experiment and to for sharing.

[@rawlinssarwan9876]

best explanation i' seen easy to understand thanks for clearing that up great video

[@toyotrustPR]

Great video! I FINALLY GET THIS. Piece of cake now.

[@rogersrailroadproductions9185]

Super simple! Great job!

[@Ejam-mf6pq]

im crying find this video at last i found it... because to many video outside there make me so confusing...about there 2 month i been searching...thanks man you a goat!! greet from malaysia

[@DennysCountryLife]

Thank you for the simple explanation!

[@guy3749]

Very helpful and clear instruction, thank you.

[@h100908n]

Very clear, thank you for posting

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Thank you for an excellent teaching video. I learned a lot! Carry On Sir!

[@gm2655]

Very very good explanation.. i've been looking for this tutorial and im lucky to find this...thank you

[@SwiftGeneration]

Hey Andy, I'm getting a job as a paint tech (side-step from Machinist background, thanks economy) and I saw a bunch of these cups in the paint lab where I'm set to be working. Thanks for the leg up so I'm not the FNG!

[@josezuniga1883]

Very useful explanation and understandible thanks.

[@jimmydavis5407]

Excellent explanation!...thank you!

[@BeeTreeGuy]

FINALLY, thanks for explaining how to use the mixing buckets.

[@nicolasfalcon857]

Best explanation! Thank you.

[@ClintonSnow]

Hello, Andy X thank you so much for this well explain video. Please do more videos like this. Thanks

[@firemandgs]

My mind tends to overcomplicate things. So much appreciated!

[@Baldwinpnf]

excellent explanation. thank you!!!

[@ryanb8054]

Thank you thank you thank you as all the other comments stated your explanation is spot on

[@luchvk]

Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful.

[@LBCTITAN]

When you went to the 4:1:1 you lost me you even jumped to 4:1:2. Good job on the 2:1 stuff, I did learn something.

[@trentcarbino921]

I hear you. He is all over the place

[@alonabullock8240]

Thanks mate, easy to under stand it's a big help.

[@clint91128]

Great explanation!

[@1948osborne]

Thank you for a simple explanation.

[@chris01479]

Very well explained, easy to understand as I know what to do to mix it. You should always use the same number when you fill up no matter what the mixing ratio is, but all of them must come with same number to get good mix. For example, your primer is 4:1, look at 4:1 on the cups. Fill up the primer to 2, then fill up the hardener to 2 to make it 4:1. Same with clear coats but the mixing ratio is different 👍

[@davedella7169]

i mean it been looking all dasy and still confused-andy you are the best -great job

[@walterrella3788]

Thank you so much. You helped me understand ratio. 3:1:1

[@josselvega6306]

Thank you very much for that explanation, it really helped me a lot

[@boxbuyer2008]

makes perfect sense, Rocket. Thanks for this video.

[@WhisperWer]

THANK YOU SIR!!!! YOU HAVE REALLY HELPED ME! VERY CLEAR.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Man you cleared that question for me , thank you

[@gomezsandy]

finally , thank you for explaining it to my stupid brain....watched all these other videos and no one . explained it this well.

[@janpakx]

Excellent explanation Thank you very much

[@nerytrujillo8037]

Yes!!!! , Thank you por making this clear, you justo lo en my eyes!

[@ethanveci1840]

Very good at explaining it! Worked great