RATTLE CAN NIGHTMARES

Happens all the time. Save receipts and take them back for refund or exchange. Todays JUNK, brands don't matter anymore. Sprays should be stored upside down after use.

Just happened last week on Camo Kiki Krylon.

Dave, pull the spray tops off, and soak them in thinner. Sometimes, though, the valve in the can clogs, and I don’t know if there is a fix for that.

Thanks I will try the soaking method.

To me, all rattle cans are the cheap stuff,….🤣🤣🤣….but anywho,….if you contact Krylon via their customer service dept. they’ll send you a baggie with a half dozen nozzles,…..and they won’t charge you for them neither,…..just cry a little,…and they jump to it,….or take them back and get a new can that’s full,…

Pat

If you turn the can upside down and a spray it until blows clear after every use it will clear the paint out the valve and nozzle and it won't ever clog. It wastes a little to save a lot.

I have been using rattle cans since there were rattle cans. As mentioned by some one else, years ago the solution was hold the can upside down, press the nozzle for a few seconds. It pretty much works every time.

@iguanaman3 posted:

If you turn the can upside down and a spray it until blows clear after every use it will clear the paint out the valve and nozzle and it won't ever clog. It wastes a little to save a lot.

I agree!!!

As a side note about holding the can up side down and spraying to clear the nozzle. Next time you use  the can, wait until you can see a good stream of the colored paint coming out.

An increasing number of cans are equipped with an internal mechanism that allows them to be used while upside down. Obviously the traditional "spray upside down" technique won't work with these cans. Their instructions say to wipe the spray orifice with a rag instead. I am a little surprised that this works, but it seems to.  I have taken to doing this with all types--it appears to have a better success rate than the upside-down spray, even with conventional cans.

Dip the nozzle in some thinner then mount the nozzle on a can of compressed air for a shot or two.

Had the same problem, over and over again.

Here is what Krylon suggested:

"spray paint can nozzles clogging. If you have not done the following, please try my recommendations to hopefully revitalize our product:

1.) Turn the can upside down (with the nozzle away from you) and shake for at least a minute.

2.) Soak the nozzle in a solvent like lacquer thinner, paint thinner, or acetone (if you have these solvents available).

To extend the life of aerosol cans, store them upside down when not in use."

@beardog49 posted:

I have been using rattle cans since there were rattle cans. As mentioned by some one else, years ago the solution was hold the can upside down, press the nozzle for a few seconds. It pretty much works every time.

This was true with the older style nozzle's, does not work with Krylon's new, larger ones

Hold the can upside down and spray till clear. 4-5 seconds works for me every time.

I have to say Rustoleum Painters Touch nozzles are the worst. I threw many cans across the yard when they did not spray. I save the good nozzles and use them on the bad cans. Home Depot should just sell spare nozzles. They would make a fortune.

Tip 1 -Save the tops from the thinner CLEAR FLAT and use on the thicker paint as a replacement cap.

When the paint comes out like moose, there is nothing you can do. The issue is inside the can. Take it back.

Thanks for everyone's input and suggestions. One thing I did learn was that I need to turn the cans upside down when not in use.

I have soaked the nozzle in thinner, nothing. I have turned the can upside down after shaking and tried to spray, nothing. I will repeat the process tomorrow but if it doesn't work I guess I have to make a trip to the store.

I save nozzles that worked when can emptied to reuse on failed cans.  Nozzles are sold in quantity on the Bay, but l haven't ordered any because of so many different brands and styles.

My solution - Dupli- Color.  I can use the entire can, no nozzle clog, perfect spray pattern.

Just like Krylon, and then Rustoleum used to be (but are no longer).

Holding upside down only works to clear the paint in the nozzle after painting, not once the nozzle is clogged.

Totally agree Bob about the dupli-color. A little more expensive, available at the auto parts stores.  I have used it on high end brass as a primer.