Mixing Ratios Explained at
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- Опубликовано: 27 окт 2012
- 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. 
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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;
I second that!!
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
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.
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..
The year is 2023 and this video just helped out a millennial mix epoxy - God bless you sir
Thank you best explanation on RUclips straight to the point
at Last!!, Somebody that can Explain this shit clearly.
thanks Hector
He really went into good details
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.
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
I will say this is the best video on here
I was staring at that damn cup couldn't not wrap my head around what was going on thanks now I get it!!!!
I just watched Eastwood's and I was still confused! You explained it perfectly. great job Andy X!
Lol same boat but right.
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
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
Thank you for taking time out of your day to explain this. Direct and to the point. no hee hawing around.
Could not have been more complicated!! Thanks for the clarification of the rules: (1) match numbers, (2) first pour the paint.
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.
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.
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.
Great video, This is the first time someone explained paint ratios that actually make sense!!
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.
thanks bro .. glad to help
Thank You Sir for your contribution here. Out of all these tutorials, yours is plain and clear. I will stick with yours.
Exactly what I was looking for!
Couldn't find it anywhere, never saw the Eastwood vid mentioned by others.
Right on!
Great vid and explanation. Everyone likes to hear themselves talk! Thank you
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!
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.
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.
That's boss actually
You explained it just great. i was confused as all get out at first but now I understand the mixing cup. Thanks
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.
What a simple explanation for people that don’t understand thank you
Thanks for taking the mystery out of ratio measurements. Current projects I'm working on need this info. Thanks again!
Wow"that was very understanding sir"great video👌👍👊 hats off to you man'
It been a long time since i painted needed to brush up on this, great job explaining the process.
Very Clear, Good Job !
beter than Eastwoods video on mixing, thank's
great guy for taking the time for all to understand.
glad to help
Explained very well. I am now confident in mixing my paint. Thank you Subscribed!
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
Finally someone who explains in detail. And what goes first and last. Very well explained. Thanks 😁👍
Thanks for taking the time to explain this !
Thanks so clear now got so confused with another video thanks heaps. Happy painting 👍🏽
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.
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
Jeez you made this so easy for me. I was over complicating it 🤦🏽♂️. Thanks👍🏽
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!
+Colby Clauss thank you Colby
The best explanation brother
Very detailed and great video. Thank you
Thanks you for explaining the paint mixing cup!! Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks for the heads up. You're video actually explained everything that I wanted to know. Subbed.
Thx man .... you unraveled the mystery for me!!! Much appreciated!
This is 100% clear, now I know how to use these dang cups. Thank you Sir.
men watch so many video and ths guy is the only one the can explain thank you the best
best explanation of paint ratio on RUclips, period.
I watch Eastwood video about this and I my beard grew up before they were to this point, thanks bro. 👍
Thank you thank you thank you as all the other comments stated your explanation is spot on
Thank you for sharing and explaining. You made that very easy to understand. I definitely appreciate your help and time!
Great video very helpfull. Thanks for taking the time to experiment and to for sharing.
Will this work with 4 to 1 single stage paint with 3 parts so paint then hardner the reducer
I want to thank you, that was a nice simple to understand explanation, I already knew the easy 1 to 1 ratio, but I am getting ready to spray a ceramic undercoating on the bottom of my car and it calls for a 4 to 1 ratio, and I have some PPG measuring cups but I did not understand the measuring numbers, but your instruction is very clear and I now understand, sometimes my dyslexia kicks in and I get thrown off on the measuring I was going to ask my neighbor who knows these things but I was a little embarrassed thanks again, It's to bad not every mix is a 1 to 1 ratio, like they say, "But knowing is half the battle' thanks again. now I don't have to go to Eastwoods site, they probably just would have confused me anyway.
very clear explanation - yuo saved me buddy
Thank you! Your explanation was simple to follow you explained perfectly.
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 👍
Absolutely wicked awesome guide !!!
Very well explained, thanks at last someone who makes sense
That is a clear coat to my brain.. excellent..
This helped me so much first time auto painter here!
How will I fix the paint that will reflect the clear outcome image after the clear cord
best explanation i' seen easy to understand thanks for clearing that up great video
What about emulsion when adding water is it same procedure 4parts paint to 1 part water example. Just wondering how to mix this for a mist coat when painting new plaster walls.
Good stuff. Simple procedure but can be confusing for the inexperienced. Well explained.
Well explained. Simply put. Thanks...
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!
Thank you for an excellent teaching video. I learned a lot! Carry On Sir!
Hello, Andy X thank you so much for this well explain video. Please do more videos like this. Thanks
THANK YOU! You explained it much better for me.
God bless u and thank u for this very much needed video it ain't easy being a painter out here💯🙏🏽💪🏽
What about 3 to 1 parts? because when i mix white i dont get it looking white it looks too light when i spray so is there a video how to mix white paint with 3 parts white and 1 part activator?
wow...painting a boat, looking to get this as simple as possible, watched the section with the 1:1, 2:1 etc, thanx for helping!!!!
Very useful explanation and understandible thanks.
Very good and plain instructions. Thanks
Very very good explanation.. i've been looking for this tutorial and im lucky to find this...thank you
i mean it been looking all dasy and still confused-andy you are the best -great job
My mixing cup I bought at Homedepot and Walmart doesnt have 1:1 ratio column sperated. The first column on my mixing cups are 3:1:1. Do I use this first ratio?
Thanks for your time creating this video.
You explained this so perfect!!
Yes!!!! , Thank you por making this clear, you justo lo en my eyes!
hi how would i mix a 1 part paint - 10% synthetic thinner
excellent explanation. thank you!!!
makes perfect sense, Rocket. Thanks for this video.
Thank you so much. You helped me understand ratio. 3:1:1
Great video! I FINALLY GET THIS. Piece of cake now.
Thank you for the simple explanation!
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.
I hear you. He is all over the place
Very helpful and clear instruction, thank you.
After numerous videos and websites listening to eggheads trying to explain, this guy makes it simple and clear! Thank you!!! (And "subscribed.).
Thanks for the help on explaining the way to mix paint and reducer, im new at this n u did it so great!!!!
man that was very informative thank u sir before this i was a lil confused but now im good thanks again for the vid
U made it soooooooo easy ,good job.thanks for your time.
Best explanation! Thank you.
Super simple! Great job!
Like Jtech was saying, I never seen this explained. Very good follow on to your tutorial on ModelMaster Acryls.
Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful.
thank you sir. the best. I like the part at 2:57 where you said "you would leave the paint in there ...."