Decanting Paint

[perrisb]

Hello All,

Just trying to get an idea about the best way--or different ways--to decant spray paint. Getting ready to paint an F1 model and I'd like to decant the Tamiya Sprays that I have to use in my airbrush...

TIA,
Brian

[turbo_b00st]

THe use of the search function and FAQ would solve that question, but with a straw and some sticky tack would be the best.

[73superduty]

Hopefully Bob Downie will chime in. He has an excellent tutorial on decanting paint.

Chris

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Pretty much self-explanatory. I have some new straws that fit tightly w/o needing the fun tack o-ring.

http://public.fotki.com/grdeyed/mode...g-spray-paint/

[turbo_b00st]

also, give it time to settle. i learned it the hard way, when i had to clean up the floor...lol

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

fun tack o-ring.

Good Lord!! I had to read that twice!!
Dangerously confusing on the eye


BTW Turbo_b00st, it's not a question of letting it settle but rather letting the saturated gas escape.
Gentle stirring from time to time with a cocktail stick helps to release it. Also, do NOT close the container tight at first.
Even so, in all probability your first try will result in some paint on your bench top (until you see for yourself how this works) so make sure you have old newspaper on your bench top!

[gionc]

Toothpick on the jar (semi-opened) for 5-6 min: it work!

@Zoomzoom: I taken myself the permise to browse a bit those album: I need to research more about Rob Mepham: those models.... superb.

I seen also some fun AF face... would be fun put a name on those some is very badass

[freakray]

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ecanting+paint

I don't think anything further needs to be said on this subject.

[perrisb]

Thanks all for the input and the link.

Brian