bob paeth Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 It has always been a goal of mine to help modelers in this great hobby of ours. I probably have more years of experience than anyone else which gives me even more incentive to spread my experiences. That said, here is my latest experiment in the name of model building. I wanted to use my airbrush to spray some primer on a model that I have been working on. I have been fighting the paint job on this model for about four weeks now and I have given up on a killer paint job. It is too big to strip as it is 1/16 scale. The last try came out so-so, so I thought I would sand out the bad spots and primer them to depict a car just being constructed. Not having any bottled primer, I decided to remove the primer from a spray can. I have tried, before, to spray from a can into a bottle with messy results. I reasoned that all I would have to do is to release the pressure in the can, drill a hole in the bottom and pour the paint into a bottle. Forty five minutes later I had two full fingernail polish bottles of primer. What took so long, you ask ? Well, the first thing that I did after I had the desired paint was to wipe down the hood, front fenders, grille and bumper of my Olds. Then I tackled the siding on the house. Next came the back stairs and the siding on the storage shed. Then I did the garbage can and the can that I store my emty pop cans and bottles in. Thought I was finished. Then I happened to notice the spots on my wifes bike. The paint had hit the frame, chain guard, front and rear fenders and the front tire. The spots on the concrete will just have to stay there. YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST PAINT CAN COME OUT OF A SPRAY CAN WITH A VERY SMALL HOLE IN THE BOTTOM bob PS. forgot the time in wiping hands, face and glasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin Arter Jr. Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 That was the funniest thing I have read in a few weeks. I am still laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_nigrelli Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 it sounds like you had the wherewithall to duck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 It took me more than 10 minutes to be able to type! I'm still laughing so hard it hurts! Sorry Bob, but you made my day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Bob, that is just too funny.I do believe that most spray paint cans state "WARNING, CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. dO NOT PUNCTURE!!" I believe they say that anyways and as you found out, for a really good reason.Ever try putting a can in a fire??Just like a huge bottle rocket, but much more colorful.HEHEHE :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zebm1 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 And how long did yu say yu had been building and painting models Bob? Sounds suspiciously like CRS is sneaking up on ya Bob.... :twisted: Zeb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTmike400 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Thats what I needed to read right after studying philosophy, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh Man... Thats funny! After all these years, you'd think you'd know better! Don't feel too bad, though... I'm sure there's more stories like this that never get told... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadkill2525 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 You should see what the spray looks like after a .44 Mag hits the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zebm1 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Next time yu wanna decant some paint out of a can into a bottle Bob, I have a suggestion; Go to tha 7-11 and get sum of those coffee stirrers (little red straws). Take tha nozzle offn tha paint can and drill out tha hole sos tha red straw will fit in , then epoxy it or super glue it...don't glue tha hole shut. Then seal your paint jar with masking tape, small hole for tha straw to fit thru. Oh and yeah, put nozzle back on paint can. Betcha won't be repainting yur car, house and wife's bicycle Bob.... :roll: :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Slammer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'll try and post something later. . . I'm too busy trying to stop laughing right now. . . 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) Later, dude! ! ! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Cool! I always decant paint from 1/2 empty spray cans. I fold over a paper towel a number of times ,hold it on the side of the can while holding it down horizontal and jab :twisted: the can with an exacto through the towel. I let the pressure bleed out and then let the can sit for a while for the paint to de-gas. Then I pour it into a wide mouth jar from the hole in the side of the can. Never had a problem with that. What I did have a problem with was opening one of said jars several weeks after decanting. I unscrewed the lid and the paint (gloss black Rustoleum- my basecoat for Alclad chrome) came rushing out the gap and all over my hand and all over several painted bodies nearby ruining them. :oops: :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Okay, now that we've all laughed this off, I have some helpful input :wink: Why model builders come up with such crazy ideas like poking holes into pressurized spray cans is beyond me. I think a lot of modelers are hard-wired to do things the hardest way possible Bob's example is a very funny look into what will happen when things go horribly wrong. Which is something that is bound to happen when one does something so dangerous. Recently someone turned me onto the simplest solution I've heard of yet to decant spray paint. It costs nearly nothing, it does not make a mess, and no tools beyond a pair of scissors or your X Acto knife are needed. No need to go the hardware store or clean up a disaster. Captions below photos. Ingredients: Spray Can Length of drinking straw Small piece of Fun Tack (poster tack) Suitable container Make an O-ring from the fun tack and surround the nozzle with it. Attach the straw to the fun-tack O-ring, adjust as necessary to make a good seal. Simply spray the paint into a container. The paint mostly runs into the container, splashing/mess is almost non-existant. Remove straw & fun tack, wipe nozzle clean, and the spray can is able to be used again. No need to poke holes into a spray can! Fun tack removed, nozzle wiped clean w/a paper towel. Fast, clean, easy; spray can is still usable. Decanted paint is ready to run through an airbrush. Let decanted paint sit open before covering the container, unless you immediately spray it through an airbrush. The propellant from the decanted paint is still there, if you cover the container it will pressurize and make a mess when you open it later. I have had zero problems w/immediately spraying the decanted paint through my airbrush, the propellant atomizes completely before hitting the model's surface. This is one of my all-time favorite KISS methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob paeth Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 I don't know Bob, you're method doesn't sound as much fun as mine. Seriously, I had forgoten the method you have described, and I promise when I want to do something dangerous, I will, at least stay away from altering spray cans. Besides, my wife has hidden all of the rags from me and I would have to use underware. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I don't know Bob, you're method doesn't sound as much fun as mine. Seriously, I had forgoten the method you have described, and I promise when I want to do something dangerous, I will, at least stay away from altering spray cans. Besides, my wife has hidden all of the rags from me and I would have to use underware. bob The really fun way to do it, from my perspective at least, would be to recreate your demo and document it with photos, as I have done with my boring method :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettiner Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Don't feel bad bob. The other day I was taking the top off a can of primer and being a MAN did not get the screw driver to put in that stupid slot, just used my hands. Well when the top let go it bent the spray nozzle and she starts a spraying on her own and won't stop. Luckily I kept the top close to the nozzle and most of the paint went into the top but got a good amount on my glass display case and some on the rug before I got it outside and stopped it. Of course my hands were covered with red primer. Luckily the glass cleaned off easily and the rug too. Sometimes were not too bright but you have to laugh afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh Heck! I used to remove those "safety caps" with a hammer! It worked great until I broke off a couple of nozzles and didn't have a spare. Can anyone tell that some of us are unrepentant hacks :twisted: ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 This is one of my all-time favorite KISS methods. At the risk of being another funsucker, I have to agree with Bob. I use the same method, only with a couple strips of blue tape. Wrap one around the nozzle, overlapping the straw, the other around the straw, overlapping the first pc of tape. Sharp Objects... presurized cans... Hmmmm :shock: Reminds me of the time a friend was showing us how he heats cans... in a pot of boiling water on the stove! :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonesblues Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I did that ONCE myself, only i was standing over it at the time.I was metallic green for about 4 days.There were witnesses to this and it took me years to live it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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