spray can "sprayers" and nozzles?

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Hi guys,

Well, since Tamiya has been obstructed again by California’s goofy labeling rules, it’s been hard to find a primer as good as their Fine Whiye, but I’ve found some Duplicolor that seems to do alright.

The problem–the weird, lateral-spraying nozzles on these cans, the same as on Krylon paints,that spray in a “line”–across, rather than in a nice atomized cloud.like most purpose-made model spray paints.

My question–does anyone know if there is a way to change the spray pattern? From what I can garner, you can only change the direction of the nozzle from vertical to horizontal.

Can you replace these nozzles by prying them off and putting a “regular” nozzle on them?

Also, I’ve heard that you can get a “spray gun”-type attachment that allows you to use the spray can like a spray gun, Anyone know anything about them? Where to get them?

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The spray from these fan nozzles is, as you suspect fixed in pattern / shape, although turning the tip around allows either a horizontal or vertical fan.

Yes these can be replaced with regular nozzles, but there are a few different sizes & styles out there, so you may have to work you way through the cupboard to get one that fits.

More of a gimmick than anything else.

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What about decanting the spray and running it through you’re AB?

I have one of the “spray-guns.” I like it as I don’t get as much overspray all over my fingers. [:S]

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Thanks for the responses, guys–I was afraid of that; having to find a nozzle that fits! At least I know it can be done?

I’ve thought about decanting it, but that’s so darned messy and time-consuming. I’d rather just fins a way to spray it from the can.

GRIFFIN–where’d you get that spray gun attachment?

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I dunno what duplicolor is, but try a surf and skate shop (sounds silly i know) they often supply spray can nozzles for tag artists. Dont go to the high end places like amazon or any of those teeny bop places. Best bet, try and find a tag artist and ask them. I used to know of a couple places round my local area, problem is theyre now piles of rubble (grr stupid earthquake)

Heres a website that sells them.

http://www.bombingscience.com/shop-tips.htm

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Up here we have a store called Canadian Tire. It’s a hardware/Automotive/Department Store.

I think (99% sure) I saw them in Home Depot when I was there this weekend too.

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They have a Candian address. Anyone in US used them before? How long did you wait before getting the shipment?

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Alsa (Alsa Corp of chrome paint fame) used to do nice can guns, but I only see a twin gun on their site (it isn’t cheap either). Can guns are readily available (over here anyway) from automotive factors.

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Karl,

Have you tried Floquil’s primer in their Railroad Color line? Good stuff. [Y]

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Thanks again, guys, for the links and the good clues on tracking down one of those nozzle guns! I appreciate you all taking the time! I’m going to pick up some of those little nozzles too!

Mike, I have not tried that primer, but I’ll certainly look into it! I just have to find a store that sells it. I’m pretty sure my LHS back in NY sold that line. I"m sure I can locate one down here in NC.

Thanks again, guys!!!