how much paint in your used can?
gionc
12-10-2005, 04:13 AM
So I introduced a scale (weighing mach.) to done some resin compounds, I also use those for know...
HOW MUCH PAINT IN A USED CAN (TAMIYA KIND)
a new can weigh is aprox 120 gr. (w/o cap)
an empty Tamy can weigh is 60 gr. (w/o cap)
so is quetly easy to know how paint...
I agree that I use mainly I kind can for 1 model (something sufficient for 2-3 mist and 2 wetcoat) and often an almost empty can don't work properly, tooooooooo low pressure
BUT it will useful for tints like flat/semigloss black or baremetal/chrome etc. intended for general purpose
So when you attempt to spray your racing skyline's interior you know if you could finish the work or need a new can (can in italian = dog: cool :smile: )
HOW MUCH PAINT IN A USED CAN (TAMIYA KIND)
a new can weigh is aprox 120 gr. (w/o cap)
an empty Tamy can weigh is 60 gr. (w/o cap)
so is quetly easy to know how paint...
I agree that I use mainly I kind can for 1 model (something sufficient for 2-3 mist and 2 wetcoat) and often an almost empty can don't work properly, tooooooooo low pressure
BUT it will useful for tints like flat/semigloss black or baremetal/chrome etc. intended for general purpose
So when you attempt to spray your racing skyline's interior you know if you could finish the work or need a new can (can in italian = dog: cool :smile: )
SteveK2003
12-10-2005, 02:20 PM
I am curious about that: The CAN is 100ml, but is there 100ML of paint in there?
D_LaMz
12-10-2005, 04:27 PM
huh?
gionc
12-10-2005, 05:31 PM
I am curious about that: The CAN is 100ml, but is there 100ML of paint in there?
100 ml in volume, so weight is less due to the fact that a part is gas (I think that, I'm not a chemical)
100 ml in volume, so weight is less due to the fact that a part is gas (I think that, I'm not a chemical)
hirofkd
12-11-2005, 01:47 AM
When you use a can of Tamiya spray to the point where you can't spray any more due to low pressure, you'll have approximately 1/5 of a 35mm film case left in the can. Good enough for touch up, etc.
RallyRaider
12-11-2005, 02:04 AM
I've found that I can almost decant the contents of a Tamiya can into a single 40 ml bottle. All of it after the paint has gassed out and evaporated a bit. So I'd guess there is about 50 ml of paint in a Tamiya can, the rest is propellant. That seems to gel with your measurements of 60 g difference.
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