Thick paint

[khier]

After a long break I decided to build a kit to motivate my kids. To finish quickly, I decided to use a spray can for the exterior. I achieved the best results previously with automotive repair spray cans: dry quickly, unbeatable shine and easy to apply. This time I picked up a different brand. The paint itself is OK but it comes to quick and runs no matter how fast I go. I will have to stop without a clear coat since it is thick enough. But I want to avoid this in the next kit and revert to my air brush. What is the easiest way to decant a spray can? And which thinner should I use for thinning and cleaning? Acetone??

Regards,

Walid

[jchrisf]

I hold a straw larger in diameter than the nozzle up against the nozzle opening.  Then I put the other end of the straw in a jar/container safe for lacquer and slowly squeeze the nozzle down.  I use lacquer thinner for lacquer based paints... also for enamel if the can you have is enamel.

 

Edited June 18, 2018 by jchrisf

[khier]

1 hour ago, jchrisf said:

 I use lacquer thinner for lacquer based paints... also for enamel if the can you have is enamel.

 

I presume it is lacquer since it is written it contains acetone.