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Better-quality rattle-can nozzle?
I do a fair bit of painting of small bits with rattle-can paint. You
can get some pretty good paint in cans if you look around. My problem is that they all have different nozzles and patterns, plus I only use a bit of a can at a time, so they get clogged/lost... Is there a gizmo made that is like a grip-trigger arrangement with a good EASILY CLEANABLE nozzle that you can plug onto a rattle-can? |
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thunk fired this volley in
: My problem is that they all have different nozzles and patterns, plus I only use a bit of a can at a time, so they get clogged/lost... Did you ever hear of _cleaning_ the nozzle on a rattle can before putting it away? Lots of us use small portions of spray cans, and then again, until they're empty. A little diligence and a cup of solvent will solve your clogging problems. Hell, just turning the can upside-down and shooting just gas (followed by a quick wipe with a cloth) will help more than what it seems you're doing. (PS... doesn't work with "all-way" cans.) LLoyd |
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"thunk" wrote in message
... I do a fair bit of painting of small bits with rattle-can paint. You can get some pretty good paint in cans if you look around. My problem is that they all have different nozzles and patterns, plus I only use a bit of a can at a time, so they get clogged/lost... Is there a gizmo made that is like a grip-trigger arrangement with a good EASILY CLEANABLE nozzle that you can plug onto a rattle-can? There are several solvents in spray cans, like carb and brake cleaner. Move the nozzle to one that has a similar type (odor) of solvent and flush it out. For lacquer-based paints you can soak the nozzle in lacquer thinner or nail polish remover and then flush with cleaner. I haven't had a problem with them as long as I turn the can over afterwards and spray until the paint color nearly disappears. jsw |
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"thunk" wrote in message ...
Is there a gizmo made that is like a grip-trigger arrangement with a good EASILY CLEANABLE nozzle that you can plug onto a rattle-can? I'll second (or third) the turn-the-can-upside-down trick. While this works with all the various kinds of rattle cans that I buy in my local hardware store, recently I've been shooting small woodwork pieces now and then with satin and semi-gloss MinWax polyurethane. I've had the cans for months and they're still spraying just fine. After I do the shoot, I just turn the can upside down and spray for five seconds or so until it looks like it's shooting just gas. Then I wipe the nozzle off with my fingertip and put the can away until next time. Never a problem. Tom |
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Better-quality rattle-can nozzle?
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:26:24 -0400, "Jim Wilkins"
wrote: "thunk" wrote in message .. . I do a fair bit of painting of small bits with rattle-can paint. You can get some pretty good paint in cans if you look around. My problem is that they all have different nozzles and patterns, plus I only use a bit of a can at a time, so they get clogged/lost... Is there a gizmo made that is like a grip-trigger arrangement with a good EASILY CLEANABLE nozzle that you can plug onto a rattle-can? Remember to take the nozzle off the can and dip it in solvent RIGHT after you're done spraying, thunk. As to triggers, they're available, but I've never seen one with a built-in nozzle. There are several solvents in spray cans, like carb and brake cleaner. Move the nozzle to one that has a similar type (odor) of solvent and flush it out. For lacquer-based paints you can soak the nozzle in lacquer thinner or nail polish remover and then flush with cleaner. I tend to use lacquer thinner for most things of this sort. I haven't had a problem with them as long as I turn the can over afterwards and spray until the paint color nearly disappears. Ditto. I think easiest of all for thunk would be to simply purchase beaucoup nozzles. They're cheap on eBay. I got 30 for $5 or so a few years ago. I lose a lot of nozzles in the truck. OK, $6.94 delivered now. http://tinyurl.com/lnlyfwb Cheaper than a couple cans of paint. -- I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves. -- Anna Quindlen |
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On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:59:56 -0700, "tdacon"
wrote: "thunk" wrote in message ... Is there a gizmo made that is like a grip-trigger arrangement with a good EASILY CLEANABLE nozzle that you can plug onto a rattle-can? I'll second (or third) the turn-the-can-upside-down trick. While this works with all the various kinds of rattle cans that I buy in my local hardware store, recently I've been shooting small woodwork pieces now and then with satin and semi-gloss MinWax polyurethane. I've had the cans for months and they're still spraying just fine. After I do the shoot, I just turn the can upside down and spray for five seconds or so until it looks like it's shooting just gas. Then I wipe the nozzle off with my fingertip and put the can away until next time. Never a problem. I bought some clear Rustoleum in a can that was supposed to spray in *any* position including upside down. It did that for a while but then it took to spraying *only* in the upside down position, nozzle cleaning notwithstanding. That is when I bought the trigger gizmo. It still works fine. The trigger, BTW, only attaches to the can and allows to operate the nozzle without any contortions. It does not have a nozzle by itself. Michael Koblic, Campbell River, BC |
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On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:04:42 -0500, "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"
lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote: A smart rap on a table with the bottom of the can down will usually solve a stuck clunk. Thanks. Who would have thunk? |
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Better-quality rattle-can nozzle?
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 08:26:24 -0400, "Jim Wilkins"
wrote: "thunk" wrote in message .. . I do a fair bit of painting of small bits with rattle-can paint. You can get some pretty good paint in cans if you look around. My problem is that they all have different nozzles and patterns, plus I only use a bit of a can at a time, so they get clogged/lost... Is there a gizmo made that is like a grip-trigger arrangement with a good EASILY CLEANABLE nozzle that you can plug onto a rattle-can? There are several solvents in spray cans, like carb and brake cleaner. Move the nozzle to one that has a similar type (odor) of solvent and flush it out. For lacquer-based paints you can soak the nozzle in lacquer thinner or nail polish remover and then flush with cleaner. I haven't had a problem with them as long as I turn the can over afterwards and spray until the paint color nearly disappears. jsw I toss nozzles into a jar of brake fluid and every so often blow them clean so I always have spares available. --- Gerry :-)} London,Canada |
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Better-quality rattle-can nozzle?
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...4779-4421.aspx
Push the button on one of those.... WHOA MOMMA! |
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Problem solved. Now, where to get replacement straws for WD-40 cans?
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Better-quality rattle-can nozzle?
On Monday, April 14, 2014 6:30:33 AM UTC-4, robobass wrote:
Problem solved. Now, where to get replacement straws for WD-40 cans? Take a look at this: http://spraysnake.com/ |
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Better-quality rattle-can nozzle?
On Mon, 14 Apr 2014 03:30:33 -0700 (PDT), robobass
wrote: Problem solved. Now, where to get replacement straws for WD-40 cans? EBAY! 20 for $3.99 + $0.49 s/h. http://tinyurl.com/kal5v23 -- No greater wrong can ever be done than to put a good man at the mercy of a bad, while telling him not to defend himself or his fellows; in no way can the success of evil be made quicker or surer. --Theodore Roosevelt |
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