Official application guide for Createx Auto Air Colors, Createx Illustration Colors, and Wicked Colors, covering preparation, mixing ratios, and airbrushing…
This document serves as a comprehensive application guide for Createx Auto Air Colors, Createx Illustration Colors, and Wicked Colors. It details the necessary preparation steps, including surface cleaning and scuffing, and specifies the use of AutoBorne Sealers as a foundation for all paint jobs.
The guide provides specific instructions for mixing and applying various color types, such as Pearlescent, Metallic, and transparent candy2O dyes. It includes a reduction matrix for different spray equipment (airbrushes and spray guns) and outlines optimal painting conditions regarding temperature and humidity to ensure proper drying and curing.
| Ideal Painting Temperature | 70-75°F (21-24°C) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Tip Size for Auto Air Colors | 1.2-1.3mm |
| Recommended Tip Size for AutoBorne Sealers | 1.3-1.4mm |
| Recommended Inlet PSI for Auto Air Colors | 28-30 psi |
| Recommended Inlet PSI for AutoBorne Sealers | 20-25 psi |
| Recommended Reduction for Auto Air Colors | 10% per volume |
| Recommended Reduction for candy2O | 10% per volume |
| Time to tape and handle | 30 minutes |
| Time to top coat with clear | 60 minutes |
The standard reducer is 4012 High Performance Reducer, though 4020 Automotive Reducer is recommended for cold or humid conditions.
No, scuffing is not required prior to applying Auto Air Colors over AutoBorne Sealers, provided the sealer was applied correctly.
Yes, there are no re-coat time windows; additional coats can be applied at any time after the underlying coat has air dried to a matte finish.
You should apply 4040 Bleed Checker as a non-reactive inter-coat over candy2O to prevent dyes from leaching into top-coated colors.