Spray Paint Not Spraying, Spray Paint Nozzle Clogged, Spray Paint Can Won't Spray,
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ส.ค. 2021
- Clogged Spray Paint Nozzle Clogged - Spray Paint Won't Spray, spray paint not spraying. Spray Paint Can Won't Spray, Spray Paint Fix
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I use a toothpick or a thumbtack to clear out the nozzle, heatgun if necessary on low setting and shake, a lot of times, buildup from sitting around causes the spray paint to dry up and harden, thus making it difficult to use. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
You are a good bloke,I owe you a beer! Gazz
Cheers, my friend! Thanks for watching.
The heat thing totally worked. I didn't have a heat gun so I just poured really hot water over the can. Thanks!
Great. I'm glad that worked for you! Hair dryers can also work sometimes.
Sounds like a safer option iny humble opinion.
@@missk1942the hair dryer or the water also did u use like really hot faucet water or like boiling water
I just got my first clogged spray paint can ever and after watching many videos suggesting using an air gun (I don't have one) to push air into the can, I pulled out my heat gun & lightly warmed up the can for about 10 seconds... voila! I can continue spray painting those ugly gold candle holders I got during the elephant gift exchange :) Thank you!!! I would've never thought of this genius solution.
Great! So happy that it was able to work for you. Sometimes the simple solutions are the best and often overlooked. Thank you for watching and good luck with your future projects!
Warmed up the whole can?
I am going to try your method. You explained very well.
Thank you!
Very welcome! Let us know how that works.
Thanks!!! You helped me out. I was about to throw it out.
Glad I could help. Thanks so much for watching!
I like this so much better than hot water 👍. When high pigment artist/graffiti cans clog it can be so frustrating. Especially when some cost almost $10 a can. Although I never mess with clogged caps because they're so cheap. You can get male and female caps and adapters in plenty of different shapes and sizes. It's totally worth having some on hand so you don't have to worry about a clogged cap or a weird spray pattern anymore. And ultimately whenever all else fails, I will take a small paint roller, (the style with a solid bar) you can hold the can with one hand, use the paint roller and the tip of that solid bar to pierce the bottom of the paint can so that way you can at least cover whatever surface you want to cover (although it handles like a garden hose). Or you can point it into a bucket with non spray-paint paint and use it to change the color of the paint in the bucket. Then use a roller to cover a wall or surface.
Change the color of paint? Oil based?
I used a hairdryer. Worked great. Thank you so much.
Glad this worked for you! Always options. Thanks for watching!
This worked! Thanks a lot.
Glad it helped!
Thank you this worked instantly!!! Every other video used an air compressor (that I don’t have)!!
Glad you found this helpful, Amber! Thanks for watching. :)
I’m guessing that the heat is increasing the pressure in the can vs softening the old paint, although it could be doing both. Just be careful not to heat it too much or the can could rupture.
Yes, I’ve always only applied small increments of heat here, doesn’t take much!
I also used this idea with hair spray long ago, using hot water, but be careful when heating pressurized contents. I burn trash and usually pull out aresol cans or even pull lids off air tight bottles, heck they even explode in an enclosed vehicle or even in truck bed, which I had soda cans explode. But it is a good idea and works well
Always good to use with caution! Some good tips.
Worked! Thank you
Glad this helped you out!
Unique idea. I have never heard of this, but I will definitely give it a try. Thank you.
Quick, simple fix! Hope this works for you too.
Thanks!!! I can't tell you how many cans of that paint have been thrown away because they would not spray. I hope we can get this to work for us.
Absolutely! Hopefully this worked for you!
Great video, thanks!!!
Thanks for watching!
I use small, large paper clips. Thanks for the heat idea.
Sometimes the paperclips are hard to get in the actual nozzle itself, but have worked for the underside of the tip for me. Thanks for watching!
The heat is a great idea. If I were a betting man I would bet that the benefit of heat is raising the internal psi of the can and not 'loosening things up'.
Anyway, Bravo! I have 100 cans that are half full and clogged. I will be trying this!
I try it with limited exposure in short bursts, just because contents are under pressure. I'll try the tip for a few seconds then turn the can and try a different part, then maybe the bottom. I also tend to shake and spray the cans on a somewhat regular basis so they don't sit unused for too long.
Will try this tomorrow. Have full can of the same in your hand that won’t spray. Makes me nuts. It’s great paint. Very durable.
I made a paint mixer for spray cans with conveyor rollers and an old drill motor. I can let old cans that won’t spray turn for an hr if desired and this works often but not always. Best thing about that I can let them run while I do other things in the shop.
I've noticed this has happened to my cans a few times, especially when leaving them in a garage overnight. Great Tip, I'll have to try this.
Best storage advice is to store them in a climate-controlled environment that's the same temp as the average household. 70ish degrees F. Best wishes! 🤔👍🏻🇺🇸
- Max Giganteum
This actually works
For sure! Glad this helps.
Awesome. Yay
Not sure if it softens the paintbor builds up pressure in the can??? The propellants work better when hot as things expand... You can run them under hot water too...
Great insight! Thanks for chiming in. I appreciate you watching.
Thank you
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I’m having this issue right now with an almost two thirds of a can. I just soaked it in nail polish remover based on another video. If that doesn’t work I may try the heat gun.
Do you store your cans inside? I always like to make sure my cans are inside the previous night before I have to use them, especially in the colder months up here in Michigan.
I keep the nozzles when I am done with a can and it is empty. Before storing the nozzle, I shoot carb cleaner through it. Instead of using a heat-gun, I put the can in the sunlight for a good while.
Another great tip.
Turn the can upside down and push down on the nozzle to blow propellant out until it's clean with no paint. That guarantees the nozzle is clean and you don't need to use anything else like carb cleaner on it which might actually melt the plastic anyway. Best wishes! 💨🤔👍🏻
- Max Giganteum
@@MaxGiganteum That does not work on some cans that can spray paint even when upside down--like most Rustoleum paint spray cans.
Boom 🎨
Thanks for watching.
Thanks
I also heat up my cans to get everything out of the can....otherwise cold cans can empty out propellent and leave paint behind
I also like to leave my spray paint cans indoors if in the winter time to store, if I plan on using them the next day, that way it has time to thaw out and warm up.
any tips when the nozzle tube gets stuck and it doesn't come back up anymore? I tried the heat gun but it is still stuck and i can't press it down
Do you have a push pin, or long thin needle like device you could push down in the tube? Try holding down the nozzle tube without the tip on it from different angles, try spraying upside down, or possibly let the can soak in some hot water for a bit.
I have been having trouble with 3M spray adhesive , hope maybe this will work also!
The spray adhesives are the worst, mainly because they are super sticky and get gummed up quite easily.
Oddly enough I am trying to spray the clean metal primer. I've tried everything ever soaking in hot water then acetone.
How old is the can?
I use a small drill bit.
Another viable option! Thanks for sharing your tip.
will this work with new European paint.. I have a brand new Loop and it's clogged..
Definitely worth a shot!
@@dbproductreviews6319 It did, but I used a heating pad
@@Moethelock interesting concept there! Thanks for sharing. Glad that worked for you.
Would a hair dryer work?
Yes, absolutely!
Putting it in hot water works great too
This can work too!
Used it on a laquer can that did not work since purchase (got it like 3 months ago). In consequence it started leaking from the side so I had to throw it through the window before potential explosion. Can't say I recommend this method :D.
I mean yeah, to each their own! Quick bursts of heat work for me.
how much does a heat gun cost? haha. What if you're off grid somewhere - how many watts does a heat gun draw? hilarious. thanks for the advice though. The nail through the top is probably all that I need to do to fix any future spray cans.
Blow dryer? Small heater? If you live off the grid, I'm sure you're super resourceful.
@@dbproductreviews6319 That's true - one time I used a blow dryer plugged into a portable lithium generator - to defrost a water hose so the cattle would be satisfied. Still we are all off grid in the sense that Mother Nature is taking revenge against civilization.
Warning: if the pressure inside of the can gets too high it could burst, so be super careful with the heat gun or even a hair dryer if you insist on using one which I would not. What you need to do is determine first off whether the clog is in the can's stem or the spray nozzle. If in the nozzle, clean it out or replace it. The smart play to prevent clogged nozzles, is to turn the can completely upside down and push the nozzle down until no paint flows out once you're done actually spray painting. No paint = no clog so get into the habit of blowing out clean propellant every time you finish spraying. To get freebie nozzles, simply pull them off of cans once the paint supply is exhausted. Store them for future use - you'll thank yourself for doing so! If the stem is clogged, use the valve stem from a car tire/rim to blow air into the can. Attach the threaded end to an air line then push the rubber base down onto the can over the stem very tightly. Tap the handle or lever to blow air in briefly to clear the clog, 1 second inputs is all it takes. Note: the air supply has to be at a higher pressure than what's in the can for this technique to work! Do NOT overpressurize the can or it will burst! How many PSI to go for? Start at 90 but don't go over 120. So what if that doesn't work? You're probably not going to clear out the stem but here's a last resort. Use a small diameter drill bit to carefully clean inside the stem. Warning: wear safety glasses or a full face shield to prevent an eye injury!! Be very careful to avoid piercing the valve or you'll get a non-stop stream of paint in your face, up your nose, all over you and/or everything else until the can blows off all the propellant. Don't point the end of the spray can directly toward you at any time and make your clog clearing attempts outside where getting paint everywhere won't matter. Wear crap clothes with long sleeves and some disposable latex gloves like a doctor or nurse wears. Stay away from all open flames. Danger! Many propellants are highly flammable and explosive. Example? Propane is commonly used. So what if all attempts fail and the paint simply won't spray out. You've got two options. Check the unusable can in the trash or pierce it open to salvage the paint. Can that be done safely? Yes, if you make the proper preparations and plan on using the paint immediately. That's the catch with the paint - it'll start curing as soon as it gets into normal atmosphere. I leave the process of paint salvaging to you. Best wishes! 👍🏻👨🏻🔧🇺🇸
- Max Giganteum
I forgot to mention the obvious... for any spray can, whether it's for spray paint or a lubricant or a degreaser or anything else, if it runs low on propellant but there's still material left in the can then you can use the car tire valve stem trick to just push normal atmosphere into the can. Again, don't over pressurize the can! 90 PSI is more than good enough. Will this trick allow you to salvage the rest of the material in the can? Of course it will... as long as the valve is undamaged. Best wishes! 👍🏻👨🏻🏭🇺🇸
- Max Giganteum
Thanks for watching, Max. Just a few seconds of heat is all it takes for me.
WARNING !! I tried this method. I heated the can with my heat gun like the guy in the video.....the smaller portion of the tank seal burst and had friggen paint all over me and my shop !!! My heat gun could of set the paint on fire or exploded I do NOT recommend this !!!
The key is small increments of heat only for this method. Not intended to be used for a long duration.
does not work every time. sorry.
Thanks for watching!
He was nice until i realized he had a blue lives matter hat
Thanks for tuning in and reminding me. I'll wear a thin blue line t shirt in the next video.
Man I’m just taking it back to the store. Get the heat gun out and heat the can up. You don’t even have safety goggles on.
Only quick bursts of heat for me, just enough.