Samuel S Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Tamiya's paint contains a lot of propellant... So if you do decant, you won't end up with as much paint as you'd think. But I think Tamiya should come out with their own bottled lacquer paints! What do you guys think? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTallDad Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I've decanted rattle cans using other methods, and in all of those (including this post) I've run into the annoyance of the straw getting extremely cold, to the point where my finger got numb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmathew1us Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I almost never decant a whole can. I try to decant just what I am going to use, as in my experience the can is a better storage solution that a bottle, which tends to dry out in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I've decanted rattle cans using other methods, and in all of those (including this post) I've run into the annoyance of the straw getting extremely cold, to the point where my finger got numb.That is because the propellent goes from high pressure state (inside the can) to low pressure (ambient) when it sprays out of the nozzle. Simple laws of physics (and that is how a Freon-based air conditioning works too). If you decant in a humid environment you also risk water getting into the decanted paint. When the container you are decanting the paint into cools down, water from the ambient air can start condensing on the inside walls, and if enough condenses it can start dripping down into the paint. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I almost never decant a whole can. I try to decant just what I am going to use, as in my experience the can is a better storage solution that a bottle, which tends to dry out in my experience. Exactly how I do it! In addition, I've never bothered with straws, or anything other than just the standard spray nozzle on the spray can--I've simply learned, over the past 50 years or so, to regulate the flow of paint from the spray nozzle as it can be varied by simply not pressing it all the way down. To further moderate decanting directly into a paint jar (airbrush color jar in my case),I spray the paint against the side (inside!) of the jar, which allows the decanted paint to simply flow down the inside of the jar, without the tendency to "blow back" up and out of the jar, into my face.As I almost always add at least 10% more lacquer thinner to paint that's going to be airbrushed, seldom do I ever need more than 1/4 of the airbrush jar's 3/4 oz. capacity, as for me, when painting, less is better than more (why obscure all the fine surface details I paid good money to get in a model car kit?Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 While I have not tried it yet one our club members uses a saddle valve from the plumbing section. He holds in place with two clamps and turns the valve to start to release the pressure. Once done he can remove the top with a can opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Make a few of these with some JB Weld and you will never have to touch the straw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Better yet... Pop out the little spray tips and insert a WD-40 straw.. Let us know how it works!!!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Over the years I accumulated a collection of nozzles and tubes from various spray cans. I also adapted some nozzles by pulling out or drilling the orifice, then installing a tube which fits snugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Ihave leaened to spray right into the jar. Hold jar at angle, hold button part way down. I even spray into the cups on my gravity airbrushes. BTW Tamiya is coming out with bottled lacqers soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 5 hours ago, peteski said: Over the years I accumulated a collection of nozzles and tubes from various spray cans. I also adapted some nozzles by pulling out or drilling the orifice, then installing a tube which fits snugly. Yep! Perfect..... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustym Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I don't have a picture of it, but I use a small funnel with high sides. I spray into the funnel tipped at an angle until i have what i want. Wipe down the funnel and i put in the dehydrator till its warm, then ready to spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustym Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 It has only taken me 12 years to get to 200 post's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.