Friday, April 8, 2011

Tip: Keeping aresol nozzles clean

So, after toying around on a scrap peice of wood, I've gotten the hang of these spray cans. However I've had substantial problems with blockages, especially the primer putty cans (for obvious reasons)

After a bit of trial and error, I have come across a process that works for me keeping spray nozzles clean.

After use (With putty stuff, do it every time you put the tin down, trust me)
  • Remove nozzle from can and put onto a tin of WD-40
  • Give it a spray with WD-40 into a bit of towel/scrap/paper
  • Clean nozzle facing with wet towel
  • DONT STICK CRAP INTO THE HOLE. This is more than likely to stuff up the shape of it and it will change the aerosol properties of the plastic.
If its already blocked, try leaving it in Metholated Spirits for a whille - or perhaps paint thinners. If all else fails, try a similar nozzle off another tin, or even keep spare nozzles if you end up buying multiple tins of the same paint/brand.



Sorry, gotta put this in!

Please do not look away from... The Nozzle
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  1. PlottApril 10, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    You can also just turn the cans upside down and spray until you see accelerant.

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  2. Durandal666April 14, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    110% correct - however i found that with the putty I used it flat out refused to stop spraying putty out and go clear. I tried that method and it was just not working.

    With the coloured packs that's worked fine, but im now pretty happy with the wd-40 as its pretty much guarenteed to keep the nozzle in good nick.

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