[the-bass-catcher]

I would only hope that since the auto air is designed mainly for detail on cars that it would be UV safe, I would really hope! How much to you thin the paints like you can buy at WalMart? Is there a set amount you put in per bottle of that paint, or is it just guess-and-test until it works? Do you have to add anything else to the spray to get it to look nice? These are the reasons why I go with Createx now, and I have never used much else, except some Testors (didn't like it at all!). I've kinda gotten used to spraying the different kinds of Createx, since this is the only thing I've ever tried to use, but the colors are limited, and it would be nice to have an easily-accessible supply at WalMart instead on speacial ordering Createx from art stores. Thanks!

[saltybugger]

As far as I've seen on all the Createx colors they are UV stable, it's just the other brush style acrylics that I have found not to be.

[allstate48]

I'm sorry for asking, but why are you worried about the paint being UV stable? Are you afraid it will break down? If you put a heavy clear coat over it, won't that protect it? Thanks Allstate

[saltybugger]

If you use it outside and your colors will fade very quickly if it's not UV stable.

[northbassman]

I just bought some createx and all I could find were the colors White and Black in opaque. All the other colors said transparent. Are those good to or what is the difference?

[allstate48]

To all you people. Thanks a lot. You answer all of my questions, and help me a bunch. Thanks Doug

[the-bass-catcher]

transparents are great, they blend nicely, as they are partially see-through. It is very difficult to get transparent paints dark over opaques, and this still bothers me....I think of a good scheme, and the transparents don't show up as good as I think they will. They are generally lighter than what is in the bottle. You can create "ghost" baits with transparents, and i think transparents shoot easier than opaques, but that is just my opinion.

[kingfish_ok]

Hi all, I've used Createx but awhile back I started using Liquitex acrylic. I think the paint is darker and seems to spray easier. More consistant. They also seem to have a larger selection of colors. I havent heard anyone say anything about this brand. It's just another paint option. Cost about $2.99 for a 2oz. bottle. David

[VMAXX]

Northbassman,
Opaque's are used over either a dark or light surface in other words you cant see the color underneath that you shot on top of,transparent's are more of a tint meant to be sprayed on light backgrounds or mixed with other colors to blend a color,hope this helps,so what you bought would work good for your basecoats.

Vmaxx