Hey all,
Does anyone have any experience in decanting spray paint in order to use in their airbrush. FineScale’s Special Issue on Paint and Weathering had an article where it was done. I was curious to know what material you would suggest to use as a filter. I don’t remember seeing any information in the article about this so I was wondering if someone could help me out. I have recently purchased some Modelmaster spray cans in a wholesale lot and would like to try this method to see how it turns out. Thanks in advance to everyone…
Two ways, straw or nail.
Method one, shake it up well, super glue a plastic straw (chopped about three inches long) to the nozzle so it is sealed. Get a collection cup where you want to store the paint. Now, Cover the top of your container’s opening with tape so it is sealed, then cut an X in the middle with your exacto blade. Fit the straw inside, and spray away. When it stops, take it out, shake it some more, and spray again. Take the tape off the jar and PLACE the lid on it. DO NOT tighten the cap, the gas in the paint has to escape. Wait an hour then tighten the cap.
Two, get a nail and hammer. Shake the paint, tip it upside down, and spray, it should spray color for two seconds or so, then it will just spray air. Let it run out of air. Shake it again, and spray it upside down again. Then when you’re sure the air is gone, shake it up and spray it upside down again. After three or four times of this, set the can upside down with the cap on. (do this part outside and with some older painting clothes on) Ram a nail through the bottom, more air will release, then take out the nail. Unload the paint through the hole into your container.
That’s pretty much it!
MontanaCowboy,
Thanks for the tips. I have tried method #2 before but found that I got more paint on myself than in the paint jar. I will definitely give method #1 a try. Thanks!