thaddeusthudpucker
That Guy
I'm considering going the rattle can route on a couple of upcoming projects. Any tips/tricks/words to the wise about rattle cans?
Shake the can very well, five minutes or so, not just 30 or 60 seconds. Some cans have sat on a store shelf or your workbench for a very long time. Just before you are ready to spray draw a sink full of the hottest tap water you can, (don't worry the can won't explode even under the hottest tap water). let the can sit in the water for about five minutes, this helps the paint spray a finer mist. Shake it again for about 30 seconds and then spray several light coats from about 10 to 12 inches away. This allows the paint to cover well without being too thick and obscuring details. Make sure the surface to be painted is very clean and dry that way the paint will not flake or peel with age. Use any paint in a well ventilated area even water based ones. Wear a mask over you nose and mouth to avoid inhaling fumes and wear nitrile gloves to avoid contact with overspray and for easy clean up. Good luck and show us how you do.
Thanks! I wasnt expecting such an amount of responses.
The other thing I was wondering about was what colors you guys like to use. Brand, etc.
Airslide: That hopper is fantastic.