Best Way to Drain & Preserve a Collectible Soda or Beer Can

[@KidOfMischief]

This is brilliant! I wish I had seen this yeeears ago when I had the original Loki/Thor cans from the first movie release...(They exploded in the Arizona heat when we moved houses...) but at least now I know for future cans! Can't wait to try it! Thank you!

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Thank you

[@SUTAZZZ]

EXPLODED???????☠️☠️☠️

[@paulhaney4635]

I'm old school. All I need is a hammer and a Phillips head screwdriver. If you do it slowly enough you avoid the massive spray. I've done literally hundreds of cans this way over the years. A thorough rinsing is also a must.

[@SasfootBigsquatch]

Yeah I just pierce it with a really sharp can opener...it's all leverage. Plus you can still drink the product without wasting it because of the metal shavings.

[@JxT1957]

what happens if you dont rinse out the can?

[@BlackZiploc_]

​@@JxT1957Soda deposits stay. Soda is sugar. Can cause issues LOL

[@SUTAZZZ]

How do I rinse it😭

[@TheShadowflare1]

This video was amazing and following the steps i achived what I wanted. I have these St. Louis Blues pepsi cup win cans that i had not drained.. well one of them started to leak and this video let me drain them without any issue.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

So glad I could help. I love the old cans and bottles!

[@konnerrhiannon4637]

Thank YOU. I have a collectible 2017 Vans Warped Tour Monster Energy Tour water. And my dad has been preserving it since I went on tour with my band- however it opened slightly last week and I’ve been looking for the best way to preserve the can

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Glad to help! It’s been great hearing about all the cool cans people are saving.

[@konnerrhiannon4637]

@@dougiesadventuresreviews2167 do you know if I can put any type of epoxy resin on a soda can? Or will it end porrly

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Konner Rhiannon I believe it can be done. But there is a good chance it could ruin the can if done wrong.

[@jamesk954]

I saved two Coke cans from the movie (Jak and Zook), and they drained without opening. Unfortunately, my little nephew just got into them and opened them both 😤 I don't know if anything can be done to keep them now.

[@Happy_Nacho_Mystery]

The bakugo energy drink for me lol

[@mikegreiling]

have you tried using compressed air in one of the holes to force the last of the liquid out? have you ever considered filling it with something afterwords to improve the weight or durability of the can, like some sort of expanding insulation foam or something?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Mike Greiling that’s not a bad idea. Have drained hundreds of cans since making this video (shipped them from Europe to the US) and found that sitting them up at an angle to drain works rather well.

[@BLOODY__FATALITY]

Oh yeah that's right. Compressed air cans can come with little tubes to poke into one of the holes.

[@cgrimes34]

Something Tells me I should practice several times with unimportant cans before trying to inject foam into a collectible.

[@jamesk954]

I saved two Coke cans from the movie (Jak and Zook), and they drained without opening. Unfortunately, my little nephew just got into them and opened them both 😤 I don't know if anything can be done to keep them now.

[@dpr823]

can you make a tutorial on how to make that cardboard case?

[@royalblue6870]

Will it grow mold? I have a Dragon Ball soda can and I drained it but I want to make sure it doesn't mold

[@denarea]

All do respect , you scratched a lot when drill slipped away :(

[@yohanabercrombie5397]

If you have a carpenter's punch or a small Phillips screwdriver, you can create a starting guide that will keep the bit from slipping. Don't try to punch the hole. Just tap lightly with a small hammer or block of wood, so that the punch slightly dents the can. Start your drill bit in this dent, and no more bit walking around making scratches! I am a carpenter, so this is common practice for me in metal or wood.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I learned a few more tricks after making this video. A slight indentation really does help. Thank you Yohan for adding that comment.

[@JxT1957]

i first thought you were going to pour it in a cup and drink it with the drilled metal fragments

[@franksworld9922]

Maybe move the tab to the side and drill the hole so you can move the tab back then the hole cannot be seen.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I looked into that option and prefer the method shown.

[@franksworld9922]

@@dougiesadventuresreviews2167 fair enough.

[@trainspotting4401]

You should swing the pull tab around and poke a small hole with a nail where the centre part of the pull tab would line up then drain and swing the pull tab back round so you can’t see the hole 🕳 And to get rid of the rest of the juice when drained run hot water on the bottom of the can

[@no-man_baugh]

I might be necro posting a little bit, but what the hell. I think this vid was actually in part intended to be an alternative to this method. for one this vid is 4 months after madnug's vid on draining cans using this method, but also note the line "I got on youtube to at all the cool ways to drain a can, everyone wants to use *screws and nails* [...] not very effective" I still think mad's method is valid (especially for pranks) but I *can* see a hybrid of both mad and doug's method being pretty effective

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

I appreciate your feedback on the subject. I did try the under tab method and preferred the method I ended up on. Ended up draining nearly 500 cans this way, with no issues. Thank you again for your comment.

[@ptl3350]

How about using a clear plastic deli product container. Clear and simple to see what you're doing.

[@mahdkhan4245]

thank you

[@valamurugan]

If I drill directly to the can will it get electric shock?

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

That’s a fair question. This is why I used a piece of cardboard to block the excess amounts from hitting the drill. I later gave up on this idea and just let it get covered in soda while emptying nearly 500 cans. Never received any shock. As a disclaimer, it is possible, but not probable, you could be shocked.

[@valamurugan]

Dougie’s Automotive Adventures. Thanks for the speedy response. My son has collections of coke from overseas. Suggested to remove the liquid at the bottom of the can n keep it as it’s his hobby. Pls advice if you hav a good suggestion. Greatly appreciated.

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

That’s exactly why I drained mine. Hundreds of pounds and the danger of exploding cans as we moved from Europe to the US.

[@valamurugan]

Dougie’s Automotive Adventures Tks for your prompt response

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

valamurugan not a problem. Glad to help

[@1718HULK]

Get a new drill bit

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

That bit went through another 400 cans. Definitely time for a new one now. I took my time to avoid crushing the can and picked up speed as I went. 😜

[@markjones2349]

This is a tutorial on how to stay single forever.

[@VaporTrap]

Women like men who have unique interests, and men who go out of their way to help others. +2 pts for this guy's chances on getting laid Men who use their time hating on others on the internet, on the other hand? That's not so sexy

[@dougiesadventuresreviews2167]

Just noticed this silly comment. Showed my wife and she chuckled

[@starrysky330]

@Mark Jones You've never seen what collectibles cans sell for have ya?