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==Paint and spray guns -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit or add tips ==>'''== | ==Paint and spray guns -- '''click the [edit] link on the right to edit or add tips ==>'''== | ||
===Handling and storing paints, finishes, and related products=== | ===Handling and storing paints, finishes, and related products=== | ||
| + | *When opening a can of paint, punch a few holes in the trough where the lid sits. That way, excess paint will drain out of the trough and into the can, rather than splattering when placing the lid back on the can. | ||
| + | *Buy a set of inexpensive spatulas to use as paint-can scrapers. | ||
| + | *To preserve hardener, displace the air in the can with inert gas, such as that from a welding tank, or use a commercial inert gas finish preservative such as [http://www.bloxygen.com/ Bloxygen]. | ||
| + | *Paint and related finishing products can be mixed in glass cups, small medicine cups, soup cans, shot glasses, or glass measuring cups. However, [http://www.ezmix.com EZ Mix] cups are generally preferred for ease of use. Containers with measurements on the side are generally most useful. Paper cups are cautioned against because some may have a wax coating. Plastic cups or containers (medicine cups, yogurt containers, cleaned bottle caps, etc.) are cautioned against. There are many different kinds of plastic, some of which are inappropriate for storing certain types of finishing products. | ||
| + | *Use inexpensive plastic condiment bottles to dispense compound, polish, and glazes. | ||
*For easier pouring, affix a 2-inch piece of masking tape to the edge of a large gallon of paint. Pour the paint over the piece of tape like a "tongue" on a can. | *For easier pouring, affix a 2-inch piece of masking tape to the edge of a large gallon of paint. Pour the paint over the piece of tape like a "tongue" on a can. | ||
*Use a ladle for handling paint. | *Use a ladle for handling paint. | ||
*When purchasing new paint or other finishing products, write the date on them with black magic marker. | *When purchasing new paint or other finishing products, write the date on them with black magic marker. | ||
*For stirring paint, use inexpensive "jumbo sticks", tongue depressors, popsicle sticks, wood sticks, or butter knives. | *For stirring paint, use inexpensive "jumbo sticks", tongue depressors, popsicle sticks, wood sticks, or butter knives. | ||
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*Paint stirring sticks with marks for different mix ratios can be useful for mixing paint. | *Paint stirring sticks with marks for different mix ratios can be useful for mixing paint. | ||
*When mixing double portions of paint or primer, mix one portion at a time. For example, 8:2:1 is easier to keep track of than 16:4:2. After mixing each individual portion, add the two portions together and mix well again. | *When mixing double portions of paint or primer, mix one portion at a time. For example, 8:2:1 is easier to keep track of than 16:4:2. After mixing each individual portion, add the two portions together and mix well again. | ||
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*When opening a gallon of paint that isn't all going to be used immediately, mix it very well and pour it off into quart cans. While pouring, intermix the paint; pour a little bit into each can at a time. | *When opening a gallon of paint that isn't all going to be used immediately, mix it very well and pour it off into quart cans. While pouring, intermix the paint; pour a little bit into each can at a time. | ||
*Leftover paint with hardener can be placed in the refrigerator. The cold temperature will slow down the hardener. | *Leftover paint with hardener can be placed in the refrigerator. The cold temperature will slow down the hardener. | ||
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*It's very important to keep the nozzles of spray cans clean. Be sure to shake spray cans for the amount of time listed on the can, no less. After shaking, turn the can upside down and spray once to clear the nozzle. When done spraying, turn the can upside down, and clear the nozzle and pickup tube by spraying out all of the paint that is inside them. For more details, see Brian Martin's article on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-proper-way-spray-paint-can-41513.html#post285843 Rattle can basics]. | *It's very important to keep the nozzles of spray cans clean. Be sure to shake spray cans for the amount of time listed on the can, no less. After shaking, turn the can upside down and spray once to clear the nozzle. When done spraying, turn the can upside down, and clear the nozzle and pickup tube by spraying out all of the paint that is inside them. For more details, see Brian Martin's article on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board: [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-proper-way-spray-paint-can-41513.html#post285843 Rattle can basics]. | ||
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