Plumcrazy Preston Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) What do I do about shaking, mixing and storing paint since Paasche has vent holes on their siphon lids? I need a paint/air-tight solution for paint mixing, storage and shaking. I don't want mess up more equipment with paint than I have to. The less stuff to clean up after painting sessions, the better. Paint will spill out those vent holes if the jars are turned over or shaken. The paint/thinner mixture won't be preserved without an airtight seal. I bought the following jars and siphon spout caps but now I need to do something about the vent holes. Amazon.com: Paasche Airbrush Assembly 1oz Glass Airbrush Paint Bottle, 1 oz, Clear : Arts, Crafts & Sewing Amazon.com: 30 Pieces Airbrush Bottles Caps Airbrush Jar Caps Pour Covers Siphon Adapter Liquor Spout Covers for Airbrush Bottle Jar Caps, Black : Arts, Crafts & Sewing I just received my shiny new Paasche H airbrush it and some other airbrushing accessories. I'm now studying the included literature to get to know my new Paasche, its parts and to get to know airbrushing. I want to get to know this precision painting instrument like an airline pilot knows his jetliner before I ruin one more expensive model kit. I also received my second AMT Kenworth W-925 tractor kit to get needed replacement parts from and my Testors grape enamels, Dullcote and Clearcote lacquers. I have a collection of some other Testors enamels already. I still need to go to Lowe's to buy lacquer thinner. Amazon.com: Paasche Airbrush Kit with Anodized Aluminum Handle : Arts, Crafts & Sewing Amazon.com: Paasche Airbrush Paasche AC-7 Airbrush Cleaning Kit : Arts, Crafts & Sewing WYNNsky Air Coupler and Plug Kit, Quick Connect Air Fittings, 12 Piece 1/4" Industrial Solid Brass Quick Connect Set - - Amazon.com Edited September 27, 2021 by Plumcrazy Preston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) I never shake my paints, and certainly not in the spray jars. I use a battery operated mixer. You could use the one solid lid supplied with the kit for the shaking if that’s what you want to do. I think the Paasche jars are OK for short term storeage. If you are worried about the air vent drying out your paint, put a piece of tape over it. Edited September 27, 2021 by NOBLNG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumcrazy Preston Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 hours ago, NOBLNG said: I never shake my paints, and certainly not in the spray jars. I use a battery operated mixer. You could use the one solid lid supplied with the kit for the shaking if that’s what you want to do. I think the Paasche jars are OK for short term storeage. If you are worried about the air vent drying out your paint, put a piece of tape over it. That nearly $30 set of six Paasche jars did not even include solid lids. The notion of shaking paint in airbrush jars to mix paints is derived from this Andy X video. I'm trying to keep costs, space and things to clean up to a minimum. I'm looking for efficiency in painting projects. I thought about a small square of shipping tape to seal vents for storage. I thought there might be special plugs for those on the market. I'm also thinking about putting a ball bearing in a spray jar as an mixing agitator spray-bomb style. It's nice to be able to use just one container to store, mix and spray paint. Less mess, less stuff to soil up. KISS = keep it simple stupid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, Plumcrazy Preston said: It's nice to be able to use just one container to store, mix and spray paint. That is called an aerosol can or spray bomb. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumcrazy Preston Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 PS - I just ordered solid lids from Paasche directly for 1 oz. jars. $10 and change for 6 with gaskets including shipping. Is the ball bearing in the jar a bad idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I’ve never tried it, but I did break one jar with my mixer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumcrazy Preston Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) I have placed small screws and hex nuts inside glass Testors enamel bottles (0.25 oz) as an agitator and they have never harmed the glass. I just stuck a hex nut inside a new empty Paasche bottle with the siphon tube in it. No sign of glass breakage or cracks when the devil is shaken out of it. Not a scratch. The genuine glass jars are rather expensive. The metal "agitator" doesn't appear to obstruct the siphon tube either. Edited September 27, 2021 by Plumcrazy Preston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 9/27/2021 at 1:18 PM, Plumcrazy Preston said: Is the ball bearing in the jar a bad idea? Buy a package of BBs. They are cheap. Two in a paint jar makes for a great agitator. Been using that trick since I was a kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 I normally put pellets that I also use in my pellet rifle in all my paint bottles glass and plastic, never been a problem. Same effect as the above mentioned BB, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 SprayGunner sells what they call UMOs. I've purchased quite a bit from SG. They have a rewards program on what you purchase. 1 point for every $10 spent. A couple times I've added the 3 umo set just to round up to the next $10 and get the point. https://spraygunner.com/no-name-mini-stainless-steel-umos/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 You could have prevented a lot of agita by getting THESE, 10 glass jars with lids for 17 bucks free shipping. BTW, TCP Global carries more airbrushing accessories than you'll ever need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Some months back I bought a lot of 100 foil lined lids off ebay for $25.00 shipped. I'll use one until it is crusty and hard to clean, or the foil tears, and then toss it and grab another. I bought additional jars from Hobbylink and I don't recall them being very expensive. I keep paint and thinner mixed and sealed in the jars. BB's work great for agitation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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