I've had more than a few clogged, or just
useless rattle cans of spray paint over the
years.

Does one brand work better than other brand?
Do the cans have a shelf life?

Should I shake them for some number of minutes?

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On 8/19/2014 12:11 PM, wrote:
The best spray heads are the ones where you see the wire between the
top and the base of the spray head.
They can be removed and cleaned easier. The actual tip comes off the
sprayer.
Be sure you invert the can and blow out all the paint from the head
when you put it away. I know people who remove the heads and store
them in thinner between uses but that is a bit much for me.

When you are using an old can of paint. be sure you shake the hell out
of it. One little chunk of gummy paint coming up the tube will put you
out of business. At a certain point, you may just be throwing these
old cans away.

I'd not noticed about the little wire. Will look
for those. And yes, I've thrown out a lot of cans
with plenty of paint left.

One time I punctured a spray can. Figured I could
let the pressure out, then later punch bigger hole
and brush the paint on. The paint and propellant
sprayed and foamed all over the place, and I'll
never do that again.

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Here's a video on how to make a cheap device to re-pressurize spray cans safely:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mimSDtqljMA

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The strand of an old IBM card brush is perfect but they have been
pretty hard to come by for about 40 years

The little wires that come off the cheap Dremel-clone wire brushes you get
at Harbor Freight are great for poking holes in clogged spray nozzles. You
can acquire quite a few whenever you use them (about four times until
they're bald!)

I recently discovered you can chuck a cut-in-half Q-tip into a Dremel rotary
tool which is really useful for some cleaning apps like gunked up keyboards.

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On Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:27:08 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote:

One time I punctured a spray can. Figured I could
let the pressure out, then later punch bigger hole
and brush the paint on. The paint and propellant
sprayed and foamed all over the place, and I'll
never do that again.

Don't feel left out. I sprayed something small one time, used
cardboard to catch over spray, out on the street using a spray can of
white KILZ primer.

Cleaned everything up, but left the can near my truck on the street.
Took off later and smashed the can - tiny specks of white KILZ primer
are still the rocker panel 12 years later. There has never been a next
time for me
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Stormin Mormon wrote:

I've had more than a few clogged, or just
useless rattle cans of spray paint over the
years.

Do you turn them over after use and spray until the nozzle is clear?

Stormin Mormon wrote:

One time I punctured a spray can. Figured I could
let the pressure out, then later punch bigger hole
and brush the paint on. The paint and propellant
sprayed and foamed all over the place, and I'll
never do that again.

Next time, just take it with you on one of your outdoor adventures and
quietly toss it into the campfire.

rbowman wrote:
Stormin Mormon wrote:

I've had more than a few clogged, or just
useless rattle cans of spray paint over the
years.

Do you turn them over after use and spray until the nozzle is clear?

I had a couple that don't or can't clear.

Greg

On 08/19/2014 04:19 PM, Robert Green wrote:
I recently discovered you can chuck a cut-in-half Q-tip into a Dremel rotary
tool which is really useful for some cleaning apps like gunked up keyboards.

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Bobby G.


Would a Q-tip spinning at 10,000 RPM work on stubborn ear wax?

On 8/19/2014 7:11 PM, Oren wrote:
Don't feel left out. I sprayed something small one time, used
cardboard to catch over spray, out on the street using a spray can of
white KILZ primer.

Cleaned everything up, but left the can near my truck on the street.
Took off later and smashed the can - tiny specks of white KILZ primer
are still the rocker panel 12 years later. There has never been a next
time for me


I'd have to guess that others have made
mistayks, tooo. I've had my share of
foolish goofs.

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On 8/19/2014 11:03 PM, rbowman wrote:
Stormin Mormon wrote:

I've had more than a few clogged, or just
useless rattle cans of spray paint over the
years.

Do you turn them over after use and spray until the nozzle is clear?


No, I figure that's a waste of gas, and
the rest of the paint probably won't have
enough pressure to dispense.

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On 8/19/2014 11:05 PM, rbowman wrote:
Stormin Mormon wrote:

One time I punctured a spray can. Figured I could
let the pressure out, then later punch bigger hole
and brush the paint on. The paint and propellant
sprayed and foamed all over the place, and I'll
never do that again.

Next time, just take it with you on
one of your outdoor adventures and
quietly toss it into the campfire.


Hmm. We do have a church camp out this weekend.
I'll have to ask permission.

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On 8/19/2014 11:51 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
I've had more than a few clogged, or just
useless rattle cans of spray paint over the
years.

Does one brand work better than other brand?
Do the cans have a shelf life?

Should I shake them for some number of minutes?


Get down to a paint store and buy some Preval sprayers. They fill with
YOUR paint and spray much better than any of the cans I've used. You
can use oil or water based paints, put a cap on the bottle to store the
leftovers and they don't cost much (price has gone up since I last
purchased one). If it is a job that matters, I use the recommended
thinner for the paint I'm using; if it doesn't matter that much, I use
water or turp. They are perfect for smaller jobs, like odd shaped stuff
and (especially) louvers. They don't seem to make as much overspray as
cans do, and don't dry as fast as the canned crap so's you can fix
booboos. I redid an old range vent hood using the P.S. and Rustoleum
enamel and it looked like new when I finished; also painted it place in
my kitchen with a little newspaper for protection.

http://store.preval.com/p/the-preval-spray-system

Stormy,

If the nozzle is clogged you can pull it off and clean it with paint
thinner. Most hardware stores sell brand new nozzles though, so put on a new
nozzle. remember that nozzles come in sizes and you want a paint nozzle. Ask
in the paint section of the store.
If the valve had a slow leak then the propellant is gone. I don't know a
fix for that.

Dave M.

On 8/20/2014 4:56 AM, Jimmy wrote:
On 08/19/2014 04:19 PM, Robert Green wrote:
I recently discovered you can chuck a cut-in-half Q-tip into a Dremel
rotary
tool which is really useful for some cleaning apps like gunked up
keyboards.

--
Bobby G.


Would a Q-tip spinning at 10,000 RPM work on stubborn ear wax?

I think all the "you libs" on this list should
try it, and report the findings.

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On 8/20/2014 7:57 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 8/20/2014 4:56 AM, Jimmy wrote:
On 08/19/2014 04:19 PM, Robert Green wrote:
I recently discovered you can chuck a cut-in-half Q-tip into a Dremel
rotary
tool which is really useful for some cleaning apps like gunked up
keyboards.

--
Bobby G.


Would a Q-tip spinning at 10,000 RPM work on stubborn ear wax?

I think all the "you libs" on this list should
try it, and report the findings.


Sticking to the subject line, I would comment that Spray Paint will
NEVER replace duct tape for home repair. It simply lacks the necessary
holding power!

On 8/20/2014 8:45 AM, David L. Martel wrote:
Stormy,

If the nozzle is clogged you can pull it off and clean it with paint
thinner. Most hardware stores sell brand new nozzles though, so put on a
new nozzle. remember that nozzles come in sizes and you want a paint
nozzle. Ask in the paint section of the store.
If the valve had a slow leak then the propellant is gone. I don't
know a fix for that.

Dave M.
That's interesting. I've not tried cleaning
nozzles, nor purchasing replacements. Hmm.

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On 8/20/2014 9:00 AM, Unquestionably Confused wrote:
Sticking to the subject line, I would
comment that Spray Paint will
NEVER replace duct tape for home repair.
It simply lacks the necessary
holding power!


I thought I was the only person who reverted
to subject lines?

BTW, WD-40 is a lubricant, and a poor one
at that. It also puts a nice shine on the
yellow counter top at a store where I used
to work.

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Stormin Mormon wrote:

No, I figure that's a waste of gas, and
the rest of the paint probably won't have
enough pressure to dispense.

That hasn't been the case in my experience. Usually I'm only clearing the
nozzle once or twice before the paint is gone.

Stormin Mormon wrote:

That's interesting. I've not tried cleaning
nozzles, nor purchasing replacements. Hmm.

For that matter, you can take the nozzles off when you throw the can away
(in an EPA approved manner, of course). In the infinite wisdom of People
Who Make Stuff, there seems to be two non-interchangeable styles.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2014 11:51:40 AM UTC-4, Stormin Mormon wrote:
I've had more than a few clogged, or just

useless rattle cans of spray paint over the

years.



Does one brand work better than other brand?

Do the cans have a shelf life?



Should I shake them for some number of minutes?

Yes, yes, and yes.

I prefer Krylon but try a few brands and find out what you prefer.

Sometimes they last for years, but after a month or two from first use they'll be questionable.

Yes, they need to be shaken for at least a full minute after sitting for any appreciable period of time, and periodically during use.

Also after use spray while holding the can upside down to clear the nozzle until it sprays clear. If the nozzle clogs anyway you might be able to fix it with your thumbnail - clear the slot in the stem that pushes down into the can. If it's still clogged you can soak it in some paint thinner/acetone whatever to try to save it.

I also save old nozzles that still work when I use the end of a can, just in case one clogs up unsalvageably in the middle of a job.

nate

On 8/20/2014 11:29 AM, wrote:
On Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:04:15 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote:

Do you turn them over after use and spray until the nozzle is clear?


No, I figure that's a waste of gas, and
the rest of the paint probably won't have
enough pressure to dispense.

That is why you are having so much trouble.
Gas is cheaper than paint. They put in plenty.

Oops, might try that next time.

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On 8/20/2014 9:48 AM, rbowman wrote:
Stormin Mormon wrote:

No, I figure that's a waste of gas, and
the rest of the paint probably won't have
enough pressure to dispense.

That hasn't been the case in my experience. Usually I'm only clearing the
nozzle once or twice before the paint is gone.


Thank you. Nothing like real life experience.

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On Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:51:40 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote:

I've had more than a few clogged, or just
useless rattle cans of spray paint over the
years.

Does one brand work better than other brand?
Do the cans have a shelf life?

Should I shake them for some number of minutes?

I haven't noticed a difference with one brand vs another, but I have
noticed if you exceed the shelf life the nozzles become very
problematic. If the age of the spray can is more than, I'm taking a
guess here, about five years or so, you will struggle to get the job
done. A few years ago I finally threw out all my old spray cans, some
of which were probably older than 15 years, and bought some new ones.
What a difference!

That was a few years ago. I wonder how much longer those will be
useful?

On 8/23/2014 1:03 PM, Gordon Shumway wrote:
I haven't noticed a difference with one brand vs another, but I have
noticed if you exceed the shelf life the nozzles become very
problematic. If the age of the spray can is more than, I'm taking a
guess here, about five years or so, you will struggle to get the job
done. A few years ago I finally threw out all my old spray cans, some
of which were probably older than 15 years, and bought some new ones.
What a difference!

That was a few years ago. I wonder how much longer those will be
useful?


Same with Great Stuff expanding foam. Goes
limp after a while in storage.

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:33:13 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote:

Same with Great Stuff expanding foam. Goes
limp after a while in storage.

Limpness happens with age, right? Not just paint or expanding foam.
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On 8/23/2014 1:59 PM, Oren wrote:
On Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:33:13 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote:

Same with Great Stuff expanding foam. Goes
limp after a while in storage.

Limpness happens with age, right? Not just
paint or expanding foam.


The urologist would probably call it flacidity.
Doctors need to use big words.

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On Wed, 20 Aug 2014 04:56:19 -0400, Jimmy wrote:

On 08/19/2014 04:19 PM, Robert Green wrote:
I recently discovered you can chuck a cut-in-half Q-tip into a Dremel rotary
tool which is really useful for some cleaning apps like gunked up keyboards.

--
Bobby G.


Would a Q-tip spinning at 10,000 RPM work on stubborn ear wax?

Nah! Use an 1/8" brad point drill bit in a Dremel and push hard. Makes
a good Dem voter out of anyone.