unclogging spray can nozzles

[outlaw035]

ok for some unknown reason all of a sudden several of my spray can nozzles are clogging...i did a search here but didnt find anything as usual when i search...is there any way i can clear them...i tried soaking them in laquer thinner...using a pin or neddle to try to open them up with no luck...also can u buy replacement nozzles anywhere??? thanks...

[diymirage]

well, the thinner/needle aproach usually works for me

but you have just discovered the #1 reason i save the nozzles when i throw out the empty can

must have a drawe full of them

also, make sure you clean them by holding the can upside down and spraying it (without shaking it ofcourse) untill you dont see paint coming out anymore

[showrodfreak]

Use your compressor blower to clean after you let it set in thinner. Works for me

[torinobradley]

I don't know if they still do but the HELP! line of parts in the auto parts shops used to have a small pack of about 6 or 8 nozzles. I used to buy them all the time but haven't really needed them that much since I learned about inverting and clearing the tubes of paint (spray upside down until no paint comes out).

Another tip, if you paint has been sitting for some time, make sure you shake the bejeevers out of it... Learned that one the "have to go buy another can of paint even though this one has never been used" way...

[Jon Cole]

Testors nozzles? What color nozzles? I know of someone who says the Testors white nozzles are junk... use their black nozzles.