Here you will find answers to many of the questions we've been asked over the years. Hopefully this will help with any questions you may have. If you still have questions after reading through the FAQ please email us directly via the contact page regarding your questions... and we'll do our best to respond as quickly as possible.

Backing the change color paint.
Backing the airbrush mirror chrome
Backing the aerosol mirror chrome paint
Liquid mask with pre-prep
Mirror Chrome for exterior applications
What type of paint is Spaz Stix paint?
Thinning Spaz Stix paint
Money Orders
Respirator
Clear coat over chrome
Does your change color paint work on wood?
Detailed instructions for using Spaz Stix paints
Aerosol Change Color paint instructions
Gloss Black Aerosol Instructions
Gloss Black Airbrush Instructions
Mirror Chrome Aerosol Instructions
Mirror Chrome Airbrush Instructions
Pre-Prep Aerosol Instructions
Pre-Prep Airbrush Directions
How to change desktop background (wallpaper)

 

Question: Can I use different colors to back the Change color paints?
Answer: Yes you can. The darker the color you put behind the change color paints, the better effects you will receive. Using a lighter color, you will need to apply more change color paint before backing the paint than you would using a solid black as the backer.

Question: What do I use to back the chome airbrush paint?
Answer: A waterbased paint such as Createx will work to back the Mirror Chrome paint. Always test the chrome and waterbased backer on a scrap piece to verify the results you will receive before painting your final project.

Question: What do I use to back the Mirror Chrome Aerosol paint?
Answer: A waterbased paint such as Createx will work to back the Mirror Chrome paint. Always test the chrome and waterbased backer on a scrap piece to verify the results you will receive before painting your final project.

Question: How do I use the Pre-Prep when using liquid masking?
Answer: Every time you lift a bit of liquid mask from your shell, spray a little bit of pre-prep each time. The liquid mask will leave a thin oily residue. You can spray it over Spaz Stix and most other paints with no problems. Without it, you might end up with a marble effect from the paint clinging to the residue.

Question: How good does the mirror chrome look on an 'exterior' applications (Any mirror effect)?
Answer: Yes, ti will give you a mirror effect depending on how smooth your surface is that you are beginning with. You will want your surface to be as smooth as glass for best results

Question: What type of paint is Spaz Stix paint?
Answer: Most of our paints are made of High Quality Acrylic Lacquer. There are a few products such as the 00100 Airbrush Acrylic Enamel Black & 00109 Aerosol Acrylic Enamel Black. And our 90109 Ultra Shine Aerosol Acrylic Enamel Clear Coat.

Question: Do I need to thin Spaz Stix paints?
Answer: Spaz Stix paints come ready to spray straight form the bottle. If you feel that you need to thin any of the paints, only add in a drop or two of a high quality lacquer thinnner and test spray it. This way, you will not accidentially overthin the paint.

Question: Who do I make the money orders out to if I want to send in my order?
Answer: Please make all money order out to: Spaz Stix, Inc.

Question: What kind of respirator do you recommend for use with your paints?
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Question: What type of clear coat do I use to clear over the mirror chrome paint for exterior applications?
Answer: We recommend using a non harsh waterbased clear coat. Be sure to test on a scrap piece before painting your final project so you cna practice your technique and know what results to expect.

Question: Can we use the change color paint on wood?
Answer: Yes you can. We recommend laying down a primer to ensure adhesion and a smooth coating before hand.

Question: Where can I find detailed instructions?
Answer: Here are the basic instructions on how to use our paints Here are the links for the instrucitons:

Master Reference Guide for Spaz Stix Paint Interior Applications.pdf

Master Reference Guide for Spaz Stix Paint Exterior Applications.pdf

Question: Where can I find detailed instructions on how to apply Spaz Stix Aerosol paints to the inside of an RC body?
Answer: Here is the link to the PDF file for detailed instructions on how to use the pre-prep, change color paint, and black backer in step by step instructions.
Click here for the Change Color Aerosol instructions

Question: Where can I find detailed instructions for the Black Aerosol?
Answer: Gloss Black / Backer Aerosol Directions Panel. 1) Use Surface Pre-Prep prior to painting to remove any dirt and oils such as fingerprints. 2) Let can warm to room temperature (70 degrees farenheight) 3) Under 50% humidity offers best results. 4) Cover surrounding items to protect from overspray. 5) Shake until the ball inside can breaks loose. Continue to shake for two minutes, swirling the container so the balls travel around the bottom groove of the can. 6) After each minute of spraying, REPEAT shaking procedures for ten seconds. 7) Spray 8" to 12" from surface. 8) Test spray for distance prior to painting. If too far away, coverage could be uneven. 9) Spray in thin, even coats instead of one heavy coat. 10) Apply coats until desired coverage is achieved. 11) Clean the valve after painting by holding can upside down and depressing tip for two seconds. 12) Never spray with the valve partly open. The valve must be pressed all the way down. 13) If using as a backer, skip surface Pre-Prep treatment.

Question: Where can I find detailed instructions for the black airbrush paint?
Answer: Gloss Black / Backer Airbrush Directions Panel. 1) Use Surface Pre-Prep prior to painting to remove any dirt and oils such as fingerprints. 2) Let bottle warm to room temperature (70 degrees farenheight) 3) Under 50% humidity offers best results. 4) Cover surrounding items to protect from overspray. 5) Shake until the ball inside bottle breaks loose. Continue to shake for two minutes. 6) After each minute of spraying, REPEAT shaking procedures for ten seconds. 7) Spray 4" to 6" from surface at 15-20 psi. 8) Test spray for distance prior to painting. If too far away, coverage could be uneven. 9) Spray in thin, even coats instead of one heavy coat. 10) Apply coats until desired coverage is achieved. 11) If using as a backer, skip surface Pre-Prep treatment. 12) Clean airbrush immediately with a high quality lacquer thinner.

Question: Where can I find Mirror Chrome Aerosol instructions?
Answer: "Mirror" Chrome Aerosol Directions Panel. 1) Use Surface Pre-Prep prior to painting to remove any dirt and oils such as fingerprints. 2) Let can warm to room temperature (70 degrees farenheight) 3) Under 50% humidity offers best results. 4) Cover surrounding items to protect from overspray. 5) Shake until the ball inside can breaks loose. Continue to shake for two minutes, swirling the container so the balls travel around the bottom groove of the can. 6) After each minute of spraying, REPEAT shaking procedures for ten seconds. 7) Spray 12" from surface. 8) Test spray for distance prior to painting. 9) Spray in thin, even coats instead of one heavy coat. 10) Apply 3 to 5 thin coats. You can tell when it is ready to be back by holding a dark black or blue cloth behind it. 11) Back with Waterbased paint only. 12) Recommend backing with Black for best effects. 13) Clean the valve after painting by holding can upside down and depressing tip for two seconds. 14) Never spray with the valve partly open. The valve must be pressed all the way down.

Question: Where can I find Mirror Chrome Airbrush instructions?
Answer: "Mirror" Chrome Airbrush Directions Panel. 1) Use Surface Pre-Prep prior to painting to remove any dirt and oils such as fingerprints. 2) Let bottle warm to room temperature (70 degrees farenheight) 3) Under 50% humidity offers best results. 4) Cover surrounding items to protect from overspray. 5) Shake until the ball inside bottle breaks loose. Continue to shake for one minute. 6) After each minute of spraying, REPEAT shaking procedures for ten seconds. 7) Spray 4" to 6" from surface at 15-20 psi. 8) Test spray for distance prior to painting. If too far away, coverage could be uneven. 9) Spray in thin, even coats instead of one heavy coat. 10) Apply 3 to 5 thin coats. You can tell when it is ready to be back by holding a dark black or blue cloth behind it. 11) Back with Waterbased paint only. 12) Recommend backing with Black for best effects. 13) Clean airbrush immediately with a high quality lacquer thinner.

Question: Where can I find Pre-Prep Aerosol instructions?
Answer: Surface Pre-Prep Aerosol Directions Panel. 1) Let can warm to room temperature (70 degrees farenheight) 2) Spray 8" to 12" from surface. 3) Spray a medium, even coating leaving the surface a little bit wet. 4) Let it dry for 5 minutes.

Question: Where can I find Pre-Prep Airbrush Instructions?
Answer: Surface Pre-Prep Airbrush Directions Panel. 1) Let bottle warm to room temperature (70 degrees farenheight) 2) Spray 4" to 6" from surface at 15-20 psi. 3) Spray a medium, even coating leaving the surface a little bit wet. 4) Let it dry for 5 minutes.

Question: How do I change my desktop background (wallpaper)?
Answer: On the downloads page click on the link that represents the size of image you want. When that image loads – right-click on the image and choose "Set as Desktop Background" from the drop down menu. It's that simple... you're done!