TonyK Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Opened a brand new can of Testors metallic silver spray on Monday to paint some parts. Ended up with paint draining out the top of the can, all over my fingers, and some on my pants. Never had that happen before. Can't tell exactly what's wrong but it sure made a mess. Contacted Testors (Monday) and got an email back from Rust-Oleum saying they'll get back to me as soon as possible. It's Thursday. Really? Figured it was worth a complaint and maybe there were others that had a defective can and they could address the problem but now wondering if it's just another corporation who can't be bothered. I bought 2 cans with my order from Tower Hobbies and think I'll try the other can to see if it's ok.
Scalper Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Sounds like the spray nozzle has a leak .. try a different nozzle.
mrknowetall Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Tower Hobbies should have a policy regarding defective items. Seems likely you'll end up taking this issue up with them.
Old Buckaroo Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I contacted Testor/ Rustoleum last month over the phone and they were right on top of my problem. (airbrush) Gave me an RO # and all went well.
Monty Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Testors' shoddy nozzle/can setup has been doing this for decades, but apparently they don't think incidents such as mentioned by the OP happen frequently enough for them to get serious about creating anything better. I should be grateful, as those excrement-infused things drove me to using airbrushes. To this day, the only reason I buy Testors spray cans is if the paint isn't available in jars. The cans are decanted, and the paint works well when airbrushed.
Quick GMC Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 The one time I bought Testors Spray, it sputtered out and left chunks on my model. I shook it, set it in warm water and shook it again before using.
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I use very little from Testors in spray cans anymore either. Not only is it because of nozzle issues, but my biggest pet peeve is the fact that a company who's making metallic paints exclusively for model cars can't do something about the wildly out of scale metal flakes in their paint! Steve
High octane Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I've been using Testors rattle can paints for years, and don't ever recall having any problems with their products.
Monty Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I use very little from Testors in spray cans anymore either. Not only is it because of nozzle issues, but my biggest pet peeve is the fact that a company who's making metallic paints exclusively for model cars can't do something about the wildly out of scale metal flakes in their paint! Steve When I first heard Testors was coming out with the One Coat lacquers I was thrilled, but after seeing some of the builds our members did with them, I lost most of my enthusiasm. It seemed like most of the colors, especially the blues, have a much larger flake than others. OTOH, the pics I've seen of builds done in Inca Gold and Mystic Emerald look fairly sharp and the flake seems to be much more in scale, so to speak. I love the shades they've created but I just can't put a bass boat finish on one of my projects.
TonyK Posted March 19, 2015 Author Posted March 19, 2015 Good call on using a different nozzle. It worked much better but still had a little drizzle from the top of the can. I think it might be a combination of the nozzle and where it connects to the can. I use an airbrush occasionally but use Testors cans for most of my painting. The basic white, black, flat black, etc. work pretty well for the most part. I've been using Tamiya spray more and more lately and as usual with anything Tamiya, it's great. A bit spendy though.
Lovefordgalaxie Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 To avoid problems with Testors, the only way is Tamiya. I just use spray paint from Tamiya. The Testors cans I had ended in the trash long ago.
Quick GMC Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I also suspect some of this stuff sits on a shelf for a very long period of time. I know my local hobby shop doesn't sell much as far as scale modelling and the paint has been there for a while. They offered me discount pricing, but I just can bring myself to buy any paint there.
unclescott58 Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 To avoid problems with Testors, the only way is Tamiya. I just use spray paint from Tamiya. The Testors cans I had ended in the trash long ago. That's my advice too. Testor One Coat Lacquer is okay. But in general I stay away from Testors spray paint. I pay more for Tamiya, but I'm much happier in the end. Scott
Mike_G Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 The only time I use Testor's spray enamel is to paint the undersides of hoods and back sides of wheelwells flat black, simply because I don't have to be too careful masking off the lacquer body color as any overspray wipes right off with a little mineral sprits and a swab, leaving a nice smooth edge.
jbwelda Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I too definitely favor Tamiya spray cans, but I still use some testors on occasion, like their dullcote, wet look clear, and lately a couple of cans of the one coat lacquer color coat. and I have found that just recently, like in the past 3 months, almost every can I buy and use has a defective or somehow easily plugged nozzle. almost every one, that's not a lot but probably at least 4 separate cans. and like the OP said, on most of them the paint would just kind of drizzle out of the nozzle base and I wouldn't notice it until it was all over my hands (wear gloves actually so it was on the gloves) and dripping down into my lap. if not that, then the paint would come out in spurts, even with a brand new can, and get worse from that point. heres a photo of what I mean, the dullcoat on top of Tamiya burgundy, and I thought it was that I was sloppy with spraying it, so I went back and reshot it, with the same can probably, and it just shifted the spots around because the nozzle was spitting paint out. this stuff used to go on smooth and dry up nice and flat (physically and in tone) and now it seems at least the can I bought doesn't want to work. too bad one cannot adapt Tamiya nozzle to the Testors can. one love jb
Harry P. Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I stopped using Testors spray paint a long time ago. There are so many other alternatives out there.
martinfan5 Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 Like mentioned by a few, the only Testors cans I use are the Wet Look Clear and the Dullcote.
Nitrozilla Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I will NEVER use Tamiya clear coat again. Love their colors, especially the way they lay down, but I just suffered my second (and last) disaster with the Tamiya clear destroying decals, most recently on my Charlie Allen build. Not as expensive as wiping out a pair of pants with silver paint but frustrating nonetheless. From what I've read on other boards, it is lacquer based and is way too hot for decals. I'll try the Testor's one coat and see what happens.
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I bought a couple of cans of Tamiya primer a couple of months ago. I know a lot of guys love it, but I couldn't tell what all of the hub-bub was about. Based on what the stuff costs, I'll never buy it again. Just my opinion. Steve
slusher Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I have had a few problems with Testors paint. One can came out in a stream of jell and one can would not cover at all. i have used thier paint for years but its not what it use to be. i do love the clears. i really like the Tamiya paint and primers and i have been using more Krylon and Rustoleum.
jbwelda Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 never had a problem with Tamiya clear and decals. Testors clear, on the other hand... but I think that's mostly on the decals, and/or a heavy hand on the application. > There are so many other alternatives out there. actually, not really. for instance name a good flat coat in a spray can that won't bother lacquers, enamels or acrylics, given it being applied properly. I can't think of one. jb
Mike_G Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I will NEVER use Tamiya clear coat again. Love their colors, especially the way they lay down, but I just suffered my second (and last) disaster with the Tamiya clear destroying decals, most recently on my Charlie Allen build. Not as expensive as wiping out a pair of pants with silver paint but frustrating nonetheless. From what I've read on other boards, it is lacquer based and is way too hot for decals. I'll try the Testor's one coat and see what happens. I've used TS-13 over decals, you just have to build up a barrier layer of many light, almost dusty coats before you spray a wet coat. Also, if you use Microset you need to let it completely dissipate which can take a few days. The acetic acid in Microset reacts very badly with TS-13 and makes tiny pinholes and bubbles.
pharoah Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I used Testor's paints for years,but now I buy mostly Tamiya. Testor's spray can were OK when you first used them,but it seemed like the emptier the cab got,the worse it sprayed. Tamiya seem the same from start to that last bit of paint. If I use Testor's now,I usually spray some in a cup,thin it a little and use my air brush. Just my preference.
karbuildr Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I think every other can of Testors sprays are bad. The paint itself is great, but if I buy any Testors spray cans these days it's only to decant and airbrush. I've never understood why they don't correct these issues with their spray cans or come up with a better nozzle. On the other hand, I've never had an issue with any Tamiya spray can or nozzle.
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