Something I've learned with the holocraphic and chrome spaz stix is that once you've let them dry, buff them lightly with a soft microfiber cloth. It gets rid of much of that smokey effect and lets the chrome appear almost completely reflective and the holographic to be a lot more vibrant.
Would you say that the green/purple/teal over black is reminiscent of the sheen of a crow/raven feather? I have a project where I want to accomplish that sort of corvid feather look and originally I was thinking of using the holographic paint, but I'm wondering if green/purple/teal might be a better fit. It looks pretty good in this video, but I was wondering what the "human eye" look matched my idea.
Been using spaz stix paints for rc bodies for years now and love the paints.just did a predator body with a ghost skull(silver pearl#16080)and did main color in the gold/orange/purple/red color change #05600.when I did the color change I also used plastic wrap to give a wrinkle effect before paint dried and backed it with black.turned out awesome which got me thinking about doing my sport bike in a similar fashion.obviously the fairings are plastic as well as the fenders but wondering if I could use the spaz stix paint on the gas tank as well being that the tank is metal.also can anyone tell me if a 2k urethane clear coat would have any negative effects on the spaz stix paint?would really piss me off if I spend hrs,possibly days getting the paint the way I want just to have everything lift,wrinkle or start pealing the second the clear coat goes on.if it won't work then I'd be willing to spend the extra money on say house of colors color change paint for bike project but being that it would be cheaper to do with the spaz stix paint id like to try it out so any info anyone could give me about doing a custom job on a sport bike with the spaz stix paint would be greatly appreciated.
I will have to try these out. I tried Testors color shift Blue Galaxy that when from blue to green. It was nice but these look so much better. I will have try these and do a side by side comparisons.
@@WayoftheBrush They're sold only in spray cans. Hobby Lobby sells them for around $6. They say you should use their gloss black base, however, I would assume any gloss black enamel would work. Instructions say only use two light coats. I tried a test if 3 and it didn't color shift as much. I used a clear cost on it and it worked just fine. Currently they have 4 colors. Nothing like Spaz.
Hey Kris! Thanks for this tutorial, I'm planning on using the gold>green on some Tyranids for a beetle aesthetic so this is very helpful to see what that's going to look like. Do you thin or add anything to the SpazStix paint in the airbrush cup or is it straight from the bottle to the model? Thanks!
@@WayoftheBrush perfect thanks for the response! If your example was undiluted then I’m going to start there and see how it goes for me. The sample you did looked perfect to me. Thanks again!
Kris, have you used lacquer top coat over these? I ask because I called the company about the aerosols ( circle on the back with an E in it = ENAMEL ); I've top coated the aerosol paint with an acrylic lacquer clear - wet on wet; I just looked at the back of my airbrush version of the red to gold and it also has the circle with the E for enamel on the back upper label.
I often use Lacquer and Enamel interchangeably. In this example I'm talking about enamel. If you want similar results use a gloss coat of Spazstix clear. In this video I simply used a acrylic gloss but that is only because this is simply a example of use and not for a finished result.
@@WayoftheBrush Thanks.. was just pointing out that if those bottles have a circle on the back with either an AE or E, it is an acrylic enamel of just enamel according to Spaz Stix and not a lacquer as stated, although I did get away with an acrylic lacquer over their aerosol enamel wet-on-wet.
I have a bike frame with Holographic paint that got some minor chips on it and I was going to use this to repair. I plan to use an autobody clear coat as my work has a booth. will that work with this product? I want to be able to block sand the clear and polish it after to try and blend it as best I can. Thanks
I build a lot of plastic models, Gundam kits in particular, and I've heard that lacquer based paint can damage them. Would you recommend this for them?
I don't see why a lacquer based paint would have any negative effects on a gundam model. Having said that I can see some thinners "melting" the surface but that would only be the case on bare plastic. A fully primed model should be fine.
This used to be a thing but now all modern paints actually use synthetic bases that do not react with plastics. I use only lacquer on my gundams, lots of different brands, never had an issue. The biggest thing you will need to worry about is the paint reacting with each other. Just be careful when mixing acrylics and lacquer.
i want to paint my shotgun which i think is a material called synthetic. do i need to add a under coating to apply the color change paint? my shotgun is a radikal 12 gauge bullpup
I'm looking to find a high gloss pearl white paint that color shifts to electric blue only with no purple or other colors? Also, I am seeking a pearl silver that color shifts to black pearl? for aluminum.
I am planning to spay a bicycle helmet in the Holographic you used at 2:44 however I will be using aerosol spray can, my question is should I get the helmet in gloss black or gloss white and then spray over it without primer for best holographic effect? Also is it true the glitter/flakes are in the clear top coat not the base coats?
I would stick with applying the paint on top of gloss black. If you want to see what it looks like on white test it out on something small. The flakes are in the paint, the top coat is clear to protect the paint.
@@WayoftheBrush perfect thats a great Idea. Ill do a test on each and then make a decision. Very limited to these types of paints in Australia and the paint shop I called today said they have a clear coat aerosol which has a glitter in it but the tubs for spray guns or airbrushing you add the flakes.
What if I wanted to clear coat it with the Spaz high gloss clear for extra protection should I buff the color change first lightly like others have suggested suggest?
@@WayoftheBrush Thank you . I have used these paints a lot but only for clear poly-carbonate RC car bodies you spray from the inside. So I was really unsure how 'glossy' they would be and how I should seal them.
Hi Kris, I've been using GSW gloss black primer for my undercoat under GSW color shift paints, but it isn't nearly as gloss as what you are using. What exact rustoleum product are you using, and can it be put in an airbrush or is a rattlecan? I'm painting detail on 28mm miniatures and don't want to gloss the entire model, so I think I need something that I can put through an airbrush.
for this example I'm pretty sure I was using rattle can gloss black. These days I airbrush Stynylrez Gloss Black. I really like it as it sets within 15 min.
@@WayoftheBrush thanks, I'll check that out! One other thing that I noticed -- on the label it suggests that you are supposed to improve the colorshift effect by using spaz stix gloss black backer, but the label is written as if that's supposed to go on as a sealer, which doesn't seem to make any sense to me. My background is completely in wargaming rather than scale models, so I may have the terminology wrong but isn't backer basically primer? Wouldn't that just be painting over the color shift rather than acting as a sealer (which I would think would be a clear coat?) I'm sure I must be misinterpreting something...
PoE Vids following along with how I describe application you will be fine for wargaming miniatures. The backer they refer to is a simple gloss black paint. SpazStix paint is typically marketed to RC car enthusiasts. RC car bodies are typically clear plastic and the paint is often applied on the inside of the clear body. Which is why it would be used as a last step. Make sense?
Hello I had a question can I use the Holographic Paint that you use there can I use it on a Gameboy Shell??? Also can I use to apply it on there using a Paint brush small one???? Thank youuu
It can go on any prepared (primed) plastic surface. If going on a Gameboy then I would be sure to seal it afterwards with a gloss coat. Yes, you can apply it by bristle brush.
@@WayoftheBrush awesome thanks so much for this information too I try it out and I let you know too I just order some online so hopefully it comes fast lol ^_^
After sealing the color change layer, I don't see why not. I've done just that in a recent vid. I applied scale75 on top of this paint after I sealed it.
@@WayoftheBrush I also paint lures and I just ordered spaz stix color change. Do i need to purchase a lacquer gloss black or can i use createx acrylic gloss black? You mentioned using rustoleum
@@WayoftheBrush It's water based yes. The only reason I asked is because I'm not sure how the spaz stix will react wwith it. I don't want tp ruin a lure
I've not used the GSW color shift paints yet. It is really subjective though as the GSW paints are acrylic based (assumed) and the SpazStix color change is lacquer based. Now in my experience lacquer based metallic paints offer a superior finish compared to acrylic paints. The benefit of acrylic based paint is they are usually non toxic. I will try out GSW at some point.
How do you pour this paint into the airbrush cup, without the f'n paint wanting to run down the bottle? For how expensive this paint is, it's pissing me off that it's wasting paint when I pour it. Thank you for any help!
typically when I full the cup of the airbrush I only fill it half way in the cup. I usually tip the airbrush so that pouring isn't too steep an angle. But there is some spillage from time to time. Have a paper towel handy for when it happens. Hope that helps.
Technically, no. The base can be any color but black provides the best contrast with the metallic pigment. Before you apply this to a surface test it out with other colors. You may like the results.
Need for clear coat is if the model will be handled. If it isn’t going to handled then it doesn’t need to be protected. Usually. Spazstix sells a clear coat which works great, but for most of my work I use pledge floor polish.
Metallic Ink could do the trick or are you looking for holographic type effects and such? The big question is how absorptive is your printed material. They do make holographic ink. I've never used it so I'm afraid I am unable to offer advice.
With the rustoleum gloss black I used it is a enamel paint and really didn't need a primer layer. If you are using this on miniatures I would recommend using a Gloss Black Primer from many different companies out there like Stynylrez.
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just getting into these . playing with the chrome . these look amazing .
Something I've learned with the holocraphic and chrome spaz stix is that once you've let them dry, buff them lightly with a soft microfiber cloth. It gets rid of much of that smokey effect and lets the chrome appear almost completely reflective and the holographic to be a lot more vibrant.
What if I wanted to clear coat it with the Spaz high gloss clear for extra protection should I buff it like you suggest?
thanks for mentioning that, I was going to ask if he attempted to buff these...
This comment changed my life.....thank you
I think you've tempted me enough to get some for my own Dark Eldar. The effect looks great
I agree. I plan on painting a harle skimmer with this stuff... diamonds and all!
Sounds great! Can't wait to see it!
Would you say that the green/purple/teal over black is reminiscent of the sheen of a crow/raven feather? I have a project where I want to accomplish that sort of corvid feather look and originally I was thinking of using the holographic paint, but I'm wondering if green/purple/teal might be a better fit. It looks pretty good in this video, but I was wondering what the "human eye" look matched my idea.
Been using spaz stix paints for rc bodies for years now and love the paints.just did a predator body with a ghost skull(silver pearl#16080)and did main color in the gold/orange/purple/red color change #05600.when I did the color change I also used plastic wrap to give a wrinkle effect before paint dried and backed it with black.turned out awesome which got me thinking about doing my sport bike in a similar fashion.obviously the fairings are plastic as well as the fenders but wondering if I could use the spaz stix paint on the gas tank as well being that the tank is metal.also can anyone tell me if a 2k urethane clear coat would have any negative effects on the spaz stix paint?would really piss me off if I spend hrs,possibly days getting the paint the way I want just to have everything lift,wrinkle or start pealing the second the clear coat goes on.if it won't work then I'd be willing to spend the extra money on say house of colors color change paint for bike project but being that it would be cheaper to do with the spaz stix paint id like to try it out so any info anyone could give me about doing a custom job on a sport bike with the spaz stix paint would be greatly appreciated.
If painting the rc car body from inside do I use same gloss black as backer?
If those are lacquer based how are you spraying them over a Rust-Oleum gloss black which is enamel?
Please try that green one on a Craftworld striking 🦂 as that shift would seem amazing for their “camo”
I concur. I'll try it as I have some SS to paint up.
I will have to try these out. I tried Testors color shift Blue Galaxy that when from blue to green. It was nice but these look so much better. I will have try these and do a side by side comparisons.
I've not tried Testors color shift paint. Do you know if it is sold airbrush ready? Looks like it is only sold in aerosol cans.
@@WayoftheBrush They're sold only in spray cans. Hobby Lobby sells them for around $6. They say you should use their gloss black base, however, I would assume any gloss black enamel would work. Instructions say only use two light coats. I tried a test if 3 and it didn't color shift as much. I used a clear cost on it and it worked just fine. Currently they have 4 colors. Nothing like Spaz.
Hey Kris! Thanks for this tutorial, I'm planning on using the gold>green on some Tyranids for a beetle aesthetic so this is very helpful to see what that's going to look like. Do you thin or add anything to the SpazStix paint in the airbrush cup or is it straight from the bottle to the model?
Thanks!
it is straight from the pot. IF you feel the need to thin then use the right thinner.
@@WayoftheBrush perfect thanks for the response! If your example was undiluted then I’m going to start there and see how it goes for me. The sample you did looked perfect to me. Thanks again!
Glad you found it helpful!
Kris, have you used lacquer top coat over these? I ask because I called the company about the aerosols ( circle on the back with an E in it = ENAMEL ); I've top coated the aerosol paint with an acrylic lacquer clear - wet on wet; I just looked at the back of my airbrush version of the red to gold and it also has the circle with the E for enamel on the back upper label.
I often use Lacquer and Enamel interchangeably. In this example I'm talking about enamel. If you want similar results use a gloss coat of Spazstix clear. In this video I simply used a acrylic gloss but that is only because this is simply a example of use and not for a finished result.
@@WayoftheBrush Thanks.. was just pointing out that if those bottles have a circle on the back with either an AE or E, it is an acrylic enamel of just enamel according to Spaz Stix and not a lacquer as stated, although I did get away with an acrylic lacquer over their aerosol enamel wet-on-wet.
I have a bike frame with Holographic paint that got some minor chips on it and I was going to use this to repair. I plan to use an autobody clear coat as my work has a booth. will that work with this product? I want to be able to block sand the clear and polish it after to try and blend it as best I can. Thanks
I don't see why not. I've not tried it so I can't say it will work.
I build a lot of plastic models, Gundam kits in particular, and I've heard that lacquer based paint can damage them. Would you recommend this for them?
I don't see why a lacquer based paint would have any negative effects on a gundam model. Having said that I can see some thinners "melting" the surface but that would only be the case on bare plastic. A fully primed model should be fine.
This used to be a thing but now all modern paints actually use synthetic bases that do not react with plastics. I use only lacquer on my gundams, lots of different brands, never had an issue. The biggest thing you will need to worry about is the paint reacting with each other. Just be careful when mixing acrylics and lacquer.
If used Holographic on a rc body then backed it with a gloss gray would it still give off the effect of the holographic paint ?
It should. These paints are intended for use with RC bodies.
i want to paint my shotgun which i think is a material called synthetic. do i need to add a under coating to apply the color change paint? my shotgun is a radikal 12 gauge bullpup
typically for paint to adhere to a surface it needs to be primed.
Will these colors dull like the mirror paint when you put on a clear coat, or epoxy?
With a clear coat on top I don't notice dulling.
How would the Spaz paint work on a polished (to a mirror finish) diecast car?
Terry Kull a light layer might look cool but any heavier will destroy your nice polished finish. Tough part is finding a good clear primer.
Is it possible to smoothen the grainy finish? The holographic is really grainy and would be nice if it was smoother.
I think that is the nature of the pigment.
I'm looking to find a high gloss pearl white paint that color shifts to electric blue only with no purple or other colors?
Also, I am seeking a pearl silver that color shifts to black pearl? for aluminum.
That is pretty specific... The color shifting paint I have tried are from TurboDork (waterbased acrylic) and SpazStix (laquer).
@@WayoftheBrush Thx Kris, As I will be painting on aluminum I looking for a polyurethane solution.
I am planning to spay a bicycle helmet in the Holographic you used at 2:44 however I will be using aerosol spray can, my question is should I get the helmet in gloss black or gloss white and then spray over it without primer for best holographic effect? Also is it true the glitter/flakes are in the clear top coat not the base coats?
I would stick with applying the paint on top of gloss black. If you want to see what it looks like on white test it out on something small. The flakes are in the paint, the top coat is clear to protect the paint.
@@WayoftheBrush perfect thats a great Idea. Ill do a test on each and then make a decision. Very limited to these types of paints in Australia and the paint shop I called today said they have a clear coat aerosol which has a glitter in it but the tubs for spray guns or airbrushing you add the flakes.
What if I wanted to clear coat it with the Spaz high gloss clear for extra protection should I buff the color change first lightly like others have suggested suggest?
I wouldn't. So far with my usage of these color shift paints and chrome I have yet to do any surface prep before sealing.
@@WayoftheBrush Thank you . I have used these paints a lot but only for clear poly-carbonate RC car bodies you spray from the inside. So I was really unsure how 'glossy' they would be and how I should seal them.
Hi Kris, I've been using GSW gloss black primer for my undercoat under GSW color shift paints, but it isn't nearly as gloss as what you are using. What exact rustoleum product are you using, and can it be put in an airbrush or is a rattlecan? I'm painting detail on 28mm miniatures and don't want to gloss the entire model, so I think I need something that I can put through an airbrush.
for this example I'm pretty sure I was using rattle can gloss black. These days I airbrush Stynylrez Gloss Black. I really like it as it sets within 15 min.
@@WayoftheBrush thanks, I'll check that out! One other thing that I noticed -- on the label it suggests that you are supposed to improve the colorshift effect by using spaz stix gloss black backer, but the label is written as if that's supposed to go on as a sealer, which doesn't seem to make any sense to me. My background is completely in wargaming rather than scale models, so I may have the terminology wrong but isn't backer basically primer? Wouldn't that just be painting over the color shift rather than acting as a sealer (which I would think would be a clear coat?) I'm sure I must be misinterpreting something...
PoE Vids following along with how I describe application you will be fine for wargaming miniatures. The backer they refer to is a simple gloss black paint. SpazStix paint is typically marketed to RC car enthusiasts. RC car bodies are typically clear plastic and the paint is often applied on the inside of the clear body. Which is why it would be used as a last step. Make sense?
@@WayoftheBrush ohh OK, yes that makes sense then! Didn't even consider painting from the inside of something. Thanks again!
Hello I had a question can I use the Holographic Paint that you use there can I use it on a Gameboy Shell??? Also can I use to apply it on there using a Paint brush small one???? Thank youuu
It can go on any prepared (primed) plastic surface. If going on a Gameboy then I would be sure to seal it afterwards with a gloss coat.
Yes, you can apply it by bristle brush.
@@WayoftheBrush awesome thanks so much for this information too I try it out and I let you know too I just order some online so hopefully it comes fast lol ^_^
Like.. Able to put them on shoes? Let me know PLEASE?Thanx Again
you could try them on shoes... good luck!
Can you use acrylic paints over these?
After sealing the color change layer, I don't see why not. I've done just that in a recent vid. I applied scale75 on top of this paint after I sealed it.
I found this demonstration "useful and informative."
Ha! I see what you did!...
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Kris, I paint fishing lures with Createx acrylics ... Im looking for color shift paint that I can use. what do you recommend?
Well, I think the paints shown in this video would work well for lures as these paints are laquer based paint.
ok man thanks!! keep up the good work!!
@@WayoftheBrush I also paint lures and I just ordered spaz stix color change. Do i need to purchase a lacquer gloss black or can i use createx acrylic gloss black? You mentioned using rustoleum
@@timvose3944 I don't see why not. Is Createx water based acrylic paint? I ask as it may not have the same durability for lures.
@@WayoftheBrush It's water based yes. The only reason I asked is because I'm not sure how the spaz stix will react wwith it. I don't want tp ruin a lure
Is there a comparison to the color shifting paints from Green Stuff World? better? worse?
I've not used the GSW color shift paints yet. It is really subjective though as the GSW paints are acrylic based (assumed) and the SpazStix color change is lacquer based. Now in my experience lacquer based metallic paints offer a superior finish compared to acrylic paints. The benefit of acrylic based paint is they are usually non toxic. I will try out GSW at some point.
I shall eagerly await your verdict :)
How do you pour this paint into the airbrush cup, without the f'n paint wanting to run down the bottle? For how expensive this paint is, it's pissing me off that it's wasting paint when I pour it.
Thank you for any help!
typically when I full the cup of the airbrush I only fill it half way in the cup. I usually tip the airbrush so that pouring isn't too steep an angle.
But there is some spillage from time to time. Have a paper towel handy for when it happens.
Hope that helps.
@@WayoftheBrush I tried taking a razor and cutting a V into the foil. Seems to of done the trick, of keeping it from spilling.
@@NathanClevenger1337 excellent idea!
Do the gloss base have to be black?
Technically, no. The base can be any color but black provides the best contrast with the metallic pigment. Before you apply this to a surface test it out with other colors. You may like the results.
Any need for a clear coat? If so what's the best brand?
Need for clear coat is if the model will be handled. If it isn’t going to handled then it doesn’t need to be protected. Usually. Spazstix sells a clear coat which works great, but for most of my work I use pledge floor polish.
@@WayoftheBrush thank you for your reply. Im trying it out.
Would these work on index card type material I’m looking to make custom trading cards
it is a enamel based paint. If the cards are dense or made of some sort of plastic it work. But I can't say for certain. Test it out first.
Kris Belleau well I asked because I want to know if I should buy it or not. It’s closer to paper than cardboard anyways. Any ideas?
Metallic Ink could do the trick or are you looking for holographic type effects and such? The big question is how absorptive is your printed material. They do make holographic ink. I've never used it so I'm afraid I am unable to offer advice.
Kris Belleau color changing is important to me. Thank you though
Thought Rustoleum was oil based and wouldn't receive a coat of lacquer paint. Spaz Stix might be an enamel.
What kind of clear coat would you put over top of this, cause I want to paint a couple of ps4 controllers
a clear enamel should do the trick. any clear lacquer should work.
@@WayoftheBrush ok thank.
@@WayoftheBrush do you need to spray a base coat, like rustoleum black enamel. Or can you spray it right onto a black surface
With the rustoleum gloss black I used it is a enamel paint and really didn't need a primer layer. If you are using this on miniatures I would recommend using a Gloss Black Primer from many different companies out there like Stynylrez.
@@traxxasrules7178 you could lay the color shift on a black surface but for maximum effect it lays better on a gloss black surface.
fyi spaz stix says their paints are enamels except for the mirror chrome. not laquers.
Wonder if it would work with with Lizard men
Paul Greer I don’t see why not...
this paint is used by rc bodys not gundams it work on lexan plastic
It will work on any plastic.
just getting into these . playing with the chrome . these look amazing .
If painting the rc car body from inside do I use same gloss black as backer?
yes.