Testing A Cheap Paint Mixer From AliExpress

[@BBB350z]

I actually purchased this from a local supply shop to me, there is a very good reason why they are plastic stir sticks.. this product was originally intended for the Tattoo industry, where everything is supposed to be disposable and not reused for hygiene reasons

[@vasili1207]

aaaaahh ink mixer on the box i thought that was typical chinglish makes sense now

[@optimuspuggie]

I got one of these a while back, I ended up getting some brass tubing from my local hobby shop and made my own extensions by crimping one end closed with some pliers. That way I can use whatever thinner I need without worrying about the plastic melting and they're all the right size for jars now.

[@ausfoodgarden]

Yep, I did the same but with stainless steel tube (I already had it) I think I only paid about US$1 for the stirrer from Aliexpress.

[@josephpratt7333]

Love my trusty Badger mixer. I put a half length +/- cardstock TP core over the paint bottle so when I pull the mixer out it slings the little bits of paint on the inside of the core, not my bench/clothes/hands etc.

[@lorithies2538]

I use a toilet paper roll.

[@dhertz3161]

Get a an handheld drink mixer. One with usb-rechargable and speed control. Cut off head of the wisk, bend a hook or loop. Works great.

[@komma8203]

I done that a few times with milk frothers from the dollar store, the once for making milkfoam for coffeé, works a charm, and i had one for over 6 years now

[@4trialsin]

I love the Badger mixers, but my new Typhoon mixer is a pure monster! Good video. Thx

[@WCFRFyrfytr]

I got two badgers, one for my home setup, and one for my travel setup. The only I hate with badger is when I mix up tamiya jars, it puts a lot of bubbles in it that a brush would pick up and put on the item I'm painting. But that's more of a technique issue than the mixer it self. But yeah, I love my badgers. I bought it after I saw your one of your tips and tricks or items you need videos. Thank your for helping us out!

[@seanhannon5272]

Really enjoying the content as preparation for returning to the hobby after a number of years away (early retirement). getting ready to take on my first kit in over 20 years next week and should do better than I used to, thanks to your teachings. may not be to great at first as I build strength and dexterity back up in my right hand. Thanks for the work.

[@TD-ni9vk]

I'm sold on my badger and typhoon mixers but thanks for the review on this. Happy Easter to you and yours !

[@yotsie32]

Happy Easter Robert and all you Rex followers! While I have not interest in this mixer (already have a 4E's and a Badger stick stirrer), I'll gladly watch and like to support Robert.

[@michaeltyl7697]

Happy Easter to all!

[@chaley2935]

I saw these on AliExpress as well but decided to see about getting the Badger one down the road.

[@speedydk7840]

Thank you for testing out another gizmo for us. No doubt those Badger style mixers are better mixers, but as I use quite a few paints out of dropper bottles and other narrow necked bottles, I have had to modify one of my badger mixers to fit these bottles. I could see a mixer like this work decent with those type bottles and especially water based paints.

[@andrewmazurkiewicz105]

You can buy a 100 mixing sticks for about 3 euros, so they are pretty much a disposable item. On water based oil or alcohol paints it's not a bad deal. Seems to work well. Getting a badger is a bit more pricey here in europe. I got one of the mixers with the paddle switch and the little stirrer rosette fell off (i'll have to get around to soldering it back on some time. Cheers. Andrew

[@EricGalley-i3y]

Thank you for the test videos .Some items pass and others fail...

[@handsovereyes5631]

I love that you’re doing a collaboration with Splash Paints. I exclusively use their primes, paints, and 2k clear on all my car builds.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Great paints for sure

[@XailenPraetor]

I hope some alternate mixers start popping up on amazon, that cheap one is closer to preferred design as well as the last mixer there was a vid on.

[@guidorea8347]

Crossman stainless steel bbs... about half a dozen per paint bottle does the trick... Hand shake those for 20-30 seconds and your ready to paint!....😉

[@lylebriggs923]

Another nice little informational video an thanks for the time an effort you put into are videos you make for us Robert

[@socko47]

Amazon has sold these for mixing tattoo ink for mixing in a very small cup.

[@teddyjones8027]

Thank you very much for sharing and looking forward to the next video. Everyone keep yourselves and love ones safe and healthy and remember to SMILE 😊God Bless 🙏 Happy Easter 🙏

[@kimijonghighball9626]

Interesting video. Glad to see an unbiased testimony. You gave it a shot and it failed. Back to the drawing board!

[@ibidesign]

Fellow does a full 20-minute video on a paint mixer: give him a 'like' folks! Happy Easter, Robert.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

I'll stick to my good ol' Badger mixer. I picked up some of your Copper Fire and Blackened Blue II and can't wait to try them out.

[@CrimsonFlagg]

That's unfortunate that it didn't work well for you. But, I really think you should do a review on products that we should avoid getting. That information is just as important as what works well.

[@lylebriggs923]

That would be nice

[@DaneSaysStuff]

I wonder if you could use a small piece of like 1/8" vacuum tubing as a coupler so you could use something like bamboo skewers instead of the plastic things it comes with.

[@kitbuilder3027]

Happy Easter. Thank you for all that you do for us. Larry Landis

[@Robgumby]

Thanks for the review. Now I know to avoid this. I think product is better served to mix colors together that have already been shaken. Keep up the great work.

[@victorrood8219]

hi my friend got your airbrush and it works nice i have my old faithful badger mixer 12 yrs old still does the job when needed some paints you need to mix by hand or yell have a bad day good vid.

[@FUBuddy]

i would find a piece of stainless or brass tube that fit then smash the end flat and solder it closed.

[@paullaplume1816]

I like the badger hand mixer also have you ever tested ammo paint line thank you

[@koolkatkustomdiecast801]

I have one of those $100 shakers you reviewed while back paint shakers don’t work great in pearls and metallics at all! That was the whole point of getting one. Never go cheap on anything you’re going to use a lot. I paint a lot! Mixers are messy

[@rondill1956]

Happy Easter to you and your family.

[@russgoodwin7560]

I've had the Badger paint mixer for nearly 35 years, and it is a workhorse. Just bought your Four E's mixer within the last month or so.

[@artnutting893]

😊I'll stick to my bager paint mixer it's long and has a metal stick.

[@janvanrenselaar5998]

Very true,anhd you can use thinner to clean it up. It is cheap,but that i the only thing positive, i am sure i manage to the paint on the ceiling with this mixer.

[@maizhing]

I 3d printed a mixer for the stick, works like a charm, I only use it when mixing paint together or mixing in thinner/flow improver

[@lylebriggs923]

I'll stay with the paint mixer i got off Amazon i believe its kinda like the little Badger mixer you have Robert

[@FJA---]

Have you seen anything about the new Mig Atom Ammo paints? I'll be getting a few bottles to test when they're finally released.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Yes, I posted a picture of them here. Full test coming very soon

[@ricksattler682]

Another great vid, Happy Easter 🙏

[@debbiemoorin1748]

If you buy a badger for about 18.00 dollars it comes with a metal mixer & the mixer is about 6 inches long.

[@lylebriggs923]

Hope you have a WONDERFULLY Easter

[@zazen69]

BACK tadaBenchhh!!

[@edgoz2war133]

I’ve not seen you use Lifecolor paints yet? Would be interesting to know your thoughts.

[@PopArow4702]

Always look forward to seeing your videos

[@MrSakatumi4637]

Very interesting video as usual! When you said you're getting shot glass with thinner, I was oh-no, that is plastic, it will melt it (lacquer thinner contains acetone, which melts most common plastics, only plastic commonly used I know is resistant to acetone is HDPE, and there is a small chance they used that to make those needles). Unfortunately, that just happened. The way I see it, it could be useful for acrylic (water and alcohol based) paints. Considering the price, my suggestion is to pay few more extra $ and to buy trumpeter mixer or badger mixer. Btw, that electric lime green paint looks amazing!

[@codyarmstrong1038]

Honestly I'd rather have the typhoon or that other mixer you have!

[@chesterlewis6230]

Good video, I just broke down and ordered a four e’s vortex mixer on Amazon it had a coupon

[@Avalanche523]

Thank you for another informative video. Much appreciated. Happy Easter.

[@jebstuart1323]

Lol..I was sent one of these to try. I had the same melted mixing sticks. I made some aluminum replacements at work. It works just as good as the badger but doesnt have that big end that wont work with some paint jars.

[@sgtatarms4780]

Another great test of equipment that was designed for something else being utilized as a modelers tool.

[@misfitmolderslandairseaspa3050]

They work just fine.

[@bobrivett7645]

Nice video Robert. I imagine as ink mixer it works very well, and for those little water based paints from AK, Vallejo, etc. But since im mostly an enamel guy I will stick to my old Badger mixer/stirrer and my 4-E's vortex shaker. But i can see its usefullness for certain systems. I really like these tool videos. Happy Easter everyone

[@lylebriggs923]

91.8 k getting close for the 100,000

[@bretrowlinson]

I use this same mixer all the time. I have a big bag of mixing sticks, just throw them out when done rather than try to clean.

[@CharlieHague-m8u]

Looks like it has potential, however, those plastic stirring stems are a big drawback.

[@bigchef2112]

I think I’ll stick with my 4 e’s mixer. It mixes even my old model masters that are separated.

[@zombie5544]

Best mixer for paint ?? As I have just started painting

[@วสันต์ทองอ่ํา]

I use this device to fix tamiya x12 enamel separate and it work like a charm.

[@cnfuzz]

I use an oscillation blade saw with double stick tape and stick the underside of the jar to it ,bzzzzzt , for enamel i warm the tins on the underside before doing the samething 😊

[@jjgam]

was going to say. I will stick to me straight badger mixer (which you brought out near the end)..... Just two days ago I resureacted a bottle of testors steel enamel from like 20 years ago with that mixer!

[@REKlaus]

Like the right angle design and switch location. If you could use the Badger wand on it it might be good.

[@goforitpainting]

Cool 👍

[@vinnygallino5217]

Temu had them for 1.99 plus 100 tips, you don't mind waiting about 2 weeks I buy a lot of supplies between AliExpress and Temu

[@Eugene-t6v]

have a badger mixer, but does not fit Vallejo paint dropper bottles, this make may work

[@Cochise231]

God Bless you and yours Thank you for all you do 👍👍

[@komma8203]

Seen a few reviews of that mixer, everyone says it sucks

[@bobp7618]

I found these and I’m goin to try them. Not much more in price. 4/Large+4/Small Sizes Silicone Resin Mixer Paddles,Reusable Reusable Paint and Resin Mixer Paddle to Mix Epoxy Resin, Paint, Ceramic Glaze and Reduce Bubbles - Paint Mixer for Drill (4/Large+4/Small)

[@FuKuNPVT]

I saw that on aliexpress so that is for inks for tattoos and the inks for tattoo bottles are small bottles and hence why the stick are so short and disposable. because of Sanitation reason my mom has something like it for the same thing and big box of disposable tips and you can get a stainless teal tips

[@teddyjones8027]

HAPPY EASTER Wishing everyone a very safe and Happy Easter God Bless 🙏🙏

[@seans4018]

How well does that Badger fit in an old school Testors jar?

[@joegkushner]

Most miniature painters, Games Workshop, Reaper, etc..., use paints that are acrylic. Do you think it would be the same issue? I worry in terms of how quickly aclyic dires even if it's just water removable.

[@ojibuilds]

Would acetone eat the plastic stirrer too?

[@MrSkullface]

Third! Another great video!!

[@sarahjune8707]

I almost bought one. I think I might have to pass

[@dieterkrause1674]

looks like a teeth-drill

[@jeffpeterson6094]

U did comment u get a bag of tips for 5 bucks

[@JordanAkin-dx3su]

How do I buy your paints

[@barbatosrex9473]

Link is in the description below the video Www.splash-paints.com

[@JordanAkin-dx3su]

@@barbatosrex9473 are they also good for brush painting seeing I don't have an airbrush nor ever used one?

[@Gunpla-Slinger]

I'll stick with my Badger Mixer

[@ericdoman4100]

Looks cheap and not a good product. Looks very hard to clean, and you can only use alchol to clean it. Not a good buy for sure .

[@Rhastax]

Hello sir ı love your videos ı want to ask few questions to you

[@barbatosrex9473]

Sure, you can email me here [e-mail]

[@scifimodelshop]

What a big fat dumpster fire! Just get a badger

[@Shooter_FPV]

Just hit the link, it's 99 cents... lol.... Not sure if it's even worth that... Like others have said, it's probably for tattoo ink.

[@barbatosrex9473]

. 99 cents is just for thd replacement neefkes/stirrers

[@Shooter_FPV]

@@barbatosrex9473 Oops, my bad. Guess I’m not that awake this morning. Still, it doesn’t look that good for paints, glad you do reviews like this.

[@michaels8940]

Beware folks I bought one of these albeit on Wish but when I put a battery in it started heating up and started to 🔥 . Burned my hand and I thought my house was on the menu

[@The8429]

Take it out of the jar and push the button