Rattle Can Trick
- Dale M.
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Rattle Can Trick
Found a neat trick for cleaning spray nozzle of rattle can, paint cans... Seems some paint cans use same valve type as carb cleaner.... By pulling spray head off a paint can and placing it on carb cleaner and quick blast it cleans paint out of head.... Works with Rustoleum cans and carb cleaner (house brand) from O'Rilleys anyway.... Not all cans and valve are the same your ability to do this relies on type of cans/nozzles...
Another thing is when can is empty... I save nozzle for just in case it may fit another can with clogged nozzle....
Dale
Another thing is when can is empty... I save nozzle for just in case it may fit another can with clogged nozzle....
Dale
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- doc
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Re: Rattle Can Trick
Clever tip! How many times have I spent way too much time trying to make a rattle can spray?
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- SCOTTRODS
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Re: Rattle Can Trick
Generally speaking, When you use a Can of Rattle paint, you should flip it upside down after getting everything done, and Clear the Spray tip by shooting until no color comes out... Been doing that for years, never have a Tip get clogged (If I'm the last one that used it) It's easier than keeping up with a bunch of miscellaneous tips, for sure. Teach everyone that is likely to be using the paint and it's good to go til you run out.
DISCLAIMER: This "TIP" does not, however, apply to that Spray paint that sprays upside-down... or in all positions.
DISCLAIMER: This "TIP" does not, however, apply to that Spray paint that sprays upside-down... or in all positions.
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Re: Rattle Can Trick
That's not really a "tip", its posted on the back of most cans of spray paint.>>>Dan
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Re: Rattle Can Trick
Yeah... But Who reads the Label of Spray Paint? For real....utahclaimjumper wrote:That's not really a "tip", its posted on the back of most cans of spray paint.>>>Dan
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Re: Rattle Can Trick
Wait, what??SCOTTRODS wrote:Yeah... But Who reads the Label of Spray Paint? For real....utahclaimjumper wrote:That's not really a "tip", its posted on the back of most cans of spray paint.>>>Dan
there are words on those cans?
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Re: Rattle Can Trick
So simple,, even an adult can do it!.>>>Dan
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Re: Rattle Can Trick
problem is also not premixing can correctly, a good jerkof for 2-3 min minimum, or you can do leftright fan motion not to look like predator; which causes larger particle to clog the downtube. x2 on upsidedown until pigment out
- ProctorSilex
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Re: Rattle Can Trick
Spraying up side down does not always work for me. Maybe I just get squeamish about spraying solvents into the atmosphere, but, sometimes, I have sprayed longer than I think is necessary and paint is still coming out (doubtful that it is an any position can because it will quit spraying during use. Murphy's Law). Many times, there is paint around the nozzle that runs over the hole after the up side down cleaning spray. Occasionally, they do clog on me despite the cleaning spray. Using a spray solvent can is a great idea.
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Re: Rattle Can Trick
I spray and wipe. I do the upside down spray, usually against a paper towel or against what I am painting/priming then wipe the nozzle off with a clean part of the paper towel. If it doesn't look right off comes the nozzle and I shoot air through it to keep the passage clean.
Sometimes I actually pull the nozzle off and soak it for a short time in lacquer thinner, blow it out with compressed air then install the nozzle on the can again. The reason for pulling the nozzle is usually when the paint is thick or I don't clean it well as I am letting the can sit for longer than a couple of minutes during painting/priming sessions.
This is a common sense thing.
Sometimes I actually pull the nozzle off and soak it for a short time in lacquer thinner, blow it out with compressed air then install the nozzle on the can again. The reason for pulling the nozzle is usually when the paint is thick or I don't clean it well as I am letting the can sit for longer than a couple of minutes during painting/priming sessions.
This is a common sense thing.