How To Keep Aerosol Spray Paint Cans Going

How To Keep Aerosol Spray Paint Cans Going FARM SHOP Handy Hints Karl Spees MD Port Angeles Wash : “Aerosol spray paint cans which have paint left inside but won’t spray anymore are a common problem Here’s what to do: “Place the canister in a freezer until it is very cold Double-bag the cold paint canister in a clear plastic bag Move to an area where spilled paint won’t damage anything Place a pointed-punch between the rim and can top Close both plastic bag openings around the pointed-punch shaft Gently poke a hole in the can top At this point the paint propellant left in the can will boil changing from a liquid to a gas potentially making a mess inside the bags Once the propellant is exhausted enlarge the hole and punch a second hole on the opposite side Pour the paint into a pan for application with a brush It won’t be a perfect job but in the right situation you might just have enough paint to finish a job without buying another can ”

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