Fix Clogged Spray Paint Cans

[@shaze-10]

Love that you didn't just edit out the need to try multiple times. Crazy helpful video!

[@type2drvr]

I can't tell you how many times I have gone to my paint locker to grab a near new spray can and found it clogged and useless. Thanks a million.

[@windaugy9197]

I only have a tire stem inflator- it worked! Thanks. I hate wasting a half full can of paint. It's satisfying using it all up.

[@scottsmith7080]

Great tips. I store used nozzles in a glass mason jar of paint thinner so that they never dry out till I use them again. And, to keep from getting in this situation, I put a tiny dab of Vaseline on the spray tip immediately after use and just wipe it off prior to the next use. I’ve found that works 100% of the time. And a small jar of Vaseline lasts years.

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's a great idea!

[@shantelletolley6896]

Sorry what’s the Vaseline for? And have you found that the acetone deteriorates the plastic or is it fine? Graffiti artist looking to pick it up again just found every last can is fkd & can’t be used 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@shantelletolley6896]

About 30 cans of quality shades are probably buggered so I’ll have to buy new ones but take expert care of them this time.

[@charlesperrea1026]

Once again you share your mastery knowledge with us!!! Wow your one of the cleverest youtuber. And sharing with us is a sign of great wisdom... clearly!!!! And you dont have any show off stuff, no big set up, just plain tool that merely mortals do have in real life. No circus, no braging... real all american guy!!! Keep the good work!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@buddyhutchins3782]

@@sixtyfiveford A little late here, but I like your stuff too. Keep up the good work and thanks a million for sharing.... Saludos desde Anaco, Vzla.

[@cspann831]

Thanks 65 good tips. On empty cans I save nozzles if they're good. There's many different sizes & styles not all interchangeable. When I get a bad can I rummage thru the box and find a used one that fits. Gotta try the back pressure trick too. I also cut open the empty cans and save the marbles because over the years I seem to have lost most of mine. BTW just found your channel a little while ago. My first car was a '65 Falcon

[@sixtyfiveford]

I also have a pretty good collection of spray nozzles from used cans.

[@MikeVieira]

Haha!! Lost you're marbles! Nice!

[@1dogpobo]

i have even found steel balls inside spray cans

[@LigidyLockey]

If you like the different styles of cabs you should check out all the caps made by Montana they have a sampler pack for a pretty good deal it’s got a bunch of different caps really big spring ones to really fine and all the cabs have like no overspray they’re awesome for painting anything check it out sometime if you want I think you will be surprised and definitely add some new spray paint tips or caps do your collection and will definitely help you with your paintings. Ive used every one And the adapters they make so you can put male caps on a male can are a must-have

[@bsteleven]

There used to be a fellow on here that restores lawn tractors his advice was turn can upside down spray until the paint was cleared out and keeping the can upside down replace cap and store the can upside down. This really works!

[@MrBentpenny]

sometimes you buy new even, and then still they come clogged, great idea but if can is already clogged, this air compressing info is spot on

[@mr.agigittygigitty9916]

Finally a honest video 👍 I’m glad you included the fail attempts with your process. Keep up the good work 👍

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@TheChupacabra]

Any problems with getting paint in your air compressor attachment

[@Cybergrip1]

Love the imperfection! That is what we all face. Frustrating to see vids that are perfect and nothing goes wrong. Many thanks for the demonstration of persistence.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tconside]

Thanks, i have thrown out many cans because they were internally clogged. I figured there had to be a way to clear them. This process worked for me!

[@chrisnelson2057]

Thanks!...This is the first video I have seen on how to unblock the can itself... The other 1000 vids around are only for unblocking the nozzle...Well done.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome, I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@Vietnam_Vet_67]

Well you saved me 4 cans of Liquid Wrench and 2 cans of WD 40 by putting air back into the can. Now looks like I need to do the paint cans and I will use the same day on my project. Thanks for the Tips again....

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@SteveStoltz]

Great tip, Ive never thought of forcing air back in. Up till now I've just used them for target practice.

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

HA. I do the same thing, it's pretty fun ain't it

[@sixtyfiveford]

Paint cans for target practice are always fun.

[@IBWatchinUrVids]

Just shoot the can near what you planned on painting!

[@mr.anderson9938]

It’s super fun, I like to burn my old car tires in my back yard or sometimes just chuck them out Into the woods to save the 10 dollars recycle fee the dump charges, But Mostly it’s to piss off all the people that complain about climate change.

[@rodneybrand8521]

@@sixtyfiveford I've been doing that for years...lol...

[@noimagination99]

Great tips! I always keep the nozzles from used-up paints and carb cleaner, etc. I also use brake cleaner or carb cleaner to rinse the nozzles immediately after every use, same as you, but I also give the place the nozzle attaches to the can a squirt too. I never spray upside down to clear the nozzle, as you said, it wastes propellent. You'll quickly run out if you do a lot of small jobs with one can. Last time I had a bad can of primer that kept immediately clogging the nozzle due to lumps, like yours from 3:45 to 5:00 🙂, I used a spring-loaded center punch, punched a hole near the top, and the punch tip kept it sealed. I quickly removed the punch and put my finger over the hole, then went outside, and shook the can one more time, turned the can upside-down, removed my finger, and quickly sprayed the part I needed done. It worked so beautifully I really wished I had videoed it! When I was done, I turned the can upright, letting the pressure out but saving the remaining paint too! The spraying took all of about 2-3 seconds. PS - I love the dog videos at the end, especially this one!

[@foxwood67]

Thats a great tip. Heres another one.. always invert the can when your done painting and spray until its just propellant coming out usually within 2-3 seconds . Will never clog and good to go next time. Works 99% of time.

[@chrissewell1608]

Works good for cleaning the spray nozzle too. Unless its already covered in paint.

[@TheTwabster]

As reported by many others, this is from a bygone era. Most cans 10 yrs old or newer no longer "clean-out" by inverting & spraying upside down for 5 seconds. Nowadays they are designed to spray at all angles, so it's rare to find one to "clean-out" by this method.

[@DinGuSco]

Pro tip if you dont have a compressor... use a can of lighter gas. no need for rubber tips etc just push the nozzles together

[@chrisrus1965]

Zippo refill or whatever?

[@meganjohnson9540]

Interesting.

[@jeffchapin1511]

The rubber end on the air compressor nozzle spraying into the can worked perfectly! I was halfway through what I needed to paint when it quit on me so this saved a trip to the store. Thanks.

[@bfflorida2311]

Love all your videos... They are real life examples with the real life struggle to make our life better... 👏👏👏. Just to add a small improvised versions of what you have already showm. 1st - rubber blow gun tip... if you take a small drill bit (.009-0.015") and pre drill about 1/4" deep into rubber tip it will fit perfectly over the can tip and less mess. You all can use soldering gun tip and make a cone. 2nd car parts stores they sell emergency CO2 tier inflation kits.. Use CO2 and you can store spray can after refill.

[@CasperCarver]

gotta love youtube. anything you have a problem with and someone has figured out how to fix it. thanks your tips worked!

[@ppccbuildingconstructionte62]

Digging the "FORD" sign in the back. No GOV help in 2006-08 and helping COVID during these trying times making PPE. Your insight is very helpful for our class. Thank-you for posting

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@DanTheFordFixer]

Great tips. what I usually do is soak a plugged up can in hot water for a half hour or so, dissolves the lumps and builds up pressure in the can.

[@richardweyland116]

Holy cow! Carb cleaner worked GREAT! Saved an expensive can of paint!

[@allijmccoy]

This was soooo helpful! I’ve got at least 5-6 cans that are clogged within the tube that’s in the van!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@danzifer]

Didn't have a rubber nozzle for my sprayer, but I did have a ball inflation stem. I just jammed down the male piece, and it worked. Thank you man!

[@MrBentpenny]

i am so glad i typed in asking how to fix this issue, you vid is clear , and simple. great job, i am subscribing dude. thanks !

[@karfndaltin4652]

Dude evidenced can was clogged and worked thru hard one. 💯

[@Zeydarchist]

Thank you for this video... I went through google like 30 odd times trying to find something that wasn't about just a jammed nozzle, but man, your video finally popped up and I'm thankful it did! I'll try this out right away!

[@jeffmurray2187]

Just when you think you've seen everything, along comes a guy with a new trick - thanks for sharing Ill give it a try!

[@dbayboyds409]

Genius! I’ve got cans in the shed just waiting for this video! Thank you!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@microwavechicken7424]

I've actually whipped up a quick release that I leave alongside my other compressor fittings specifically for these can issues thank you so much.

[@battlehrfred]

Good Stuff man!! when i use up my spray cans and all the liquid or paint is completely gone and all used up.I always keep all of my plastic tips from any and all types and sizes of my paint nozzles and put them in a Glass see-through food container with a iron cover. put 1/2 full of Automotive Thinners in the glass container and throw all of my plastic nozzles in there and seal them for cleaniness for future use. this way i always got a clean nozzle when ready . ty

[@sixtyfiveford]

I keep all my nozzles as well. I don't soak them, but that's a good idea.

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

As AJK says, float the can in hot water in the sink and everything inside the can will redissolve when you shake it up, then test it again. Certain products always have to be heated in water before use because they either sit on the shelf too long or the products are too shy to come out w/o help. P.S. I had 2 cans of same brand and color paint do this to me this afternoon, but it turns out that one had a male nozzle and one a female. The can with male nozzle finally cooperated after some intensive "therapy."

[@mrgruffy4499]

Thanks. I did not know this about heating the can.

[@louf7178]

Good idea with the carburetor cleaner. I've been using a "straw" from a pump sprayer, dipping it in whichever solvent and backwashing nozzles before putting them away; it helps alot.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@DoingItCheap]

Could you do a quickie on your lighting setup ? Or email me with the details? Your videos always look professional and there are no dark areas or shadows. Thank you !

[@NERS3D3]

Thank you so much man, you helped me out. I bought new spray paint cans and they didn't seem to work, you helped me! Thank you.

[@gwheyduke]

These type of spray tops are the worst, it's not just paint but WD-40 too. Wastes a lot of product still in the can. Don't know why they continue to sell this type of valve. Thanks for posting this, it helps.

[@randydeskins9359]

For WD40 just add more pressure back to the can with your air compressor.

[@aleblanc3547]

Another great tip, Moe, and I really like the carb cleaner trick, too. Ginger's always fun to watch as well. Thanks Bud!!!

[@simonilett998]

Great tip. Another tip is to clear the nozzle by spraying upside down and clean the nozzle with solvent etc as usual, but then leave the can stored upside down after clearing.👍🇦🇺

[@patricia8889]

Awesome video, short and to the point. Gonna definitely give this a try. My cans are always clogging and so frustrating, didnt wanna lose that amount of paint and waste money. So Thank you very much .

[@JimK45]

Thanks, really saved my can! Don't have a compressor, but found that a sports ball needle fits right in the stem of my clogged paint can. A good bicycle pump pushed it up to 80-100 lb, and cleared it well.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Excellent!

[@RYBR]

Moe, Great video and great tips as always. Your dog at the end jumping for the water stream was priceless.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks 👍

[@Oldpuck81]

and when that doesn't work, use the heat gun to heat up the bottom of the can until the entire can is nice and warm. Worked for me when my compressor couldn't deliver enough pressure.

[@jcuvier135]

How warm?

[@AkornzStash]

when I empty a can, i remove the nozzle and put it in a sealed jar filled with paint thinner. I try to keep a few of each type in there. When I have a nozzle go bad (or is clogged), i go to my jar and get one. Great video on how to unclog the can though, hadn't seen that before.

[@monadking2761]

Nice trick. When I paint parts in the cold, I will heat up and put the cold cans of paint in hot water. It flows better when you spray it.

[@thomaswalsh4166]

Thank you !! Great practical information--considering a can of spray paint is over $7 this solution is very economically

[@lostintime8651]

I've been working on some solutions. When I am using it and I am done for short period, I put a tiny piece of painters tape on it. Works. So far. So good. For long time storage I am going to try Vaseline. Just wipe if off with some brake cleaner. So... we'll see.

[@bigcountry010203]

The valve stim trick will actually work on both cans. I've used it on female cans but didn't know it would work on the male cans. Thanks for the tips and videos.

[@rotor1986]

NICE , wanted to spray a project with a 15+ year old 1/4 used spray can I always flush the tips with brake cleaner after use but using the air to unclog was great thanks for posting .. took 5 times as it kept clogging but I did finish

[@BrynSmith76]

Legend. Still helping 4 years later

[@sandymacpherson9400]

Easiest way to prevent clogging is to turn the can upside down and spray briefly until it clears, after you have finished your job.

[@snorman1951]

@Censor Me Edit before posting. People will think you're illiterate.

[@goosecouple]

Depends on what kind of cans.

[@TheNevarLaW]

Another neat trick is SAVING them upside down afterwards. The paintsolids will drop to the top and never have the chance to clogg up the straw. All paintcans should be saved upsidedown for maximum shelf life✌✌✌

[@johnmccree8941]

I've turned upside down and sprayed... not all clear but.. keep spraying (wasting) paint.

[@Thumper68]

This is common sense if you understand aerosol cans function. This has been know since first one made 😂

[@ajkalwaysneedsmoreinfo.576]

Soak your spray paint can in warm water about 90-100 degrees also helps a great deal

[@chrisnelson2057]

Don't have the water too hot though....I used boiling water to try and unclog a can. The can EXPLODED..Lucky to be here..Kid you not!!

[@paul-ld9vh]

Great tip! Also, love your dog jumping at the water spray!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@hoppercar]

Why can't rustoleum just make a valve that won't clog..after painting, I always take my tips off and throw them in a jar of mineral spirits and just leave them in there till needed again

[@mjmclaugh4572]

Because to them that isn't profitable. Or there was probably some BS government or EPA regulation that prevents them from doing it well

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Brilliant idea! Additionally you could used regulated argon, nitrogen or co2 instead of air and avoid adding oxygen which could make the paint hard. Maybe using some rubber hose around where the nozzle goes into might work as well as long as your in pressure is slightly more than cans pressure. Might be prudent to put can in nylon duffle bag in case something goes wrong avoiding injury or a mess.

[@ChuckFrenchNH]

What are sources of not oxygen gas for us olde retired geeks. ( I was used to nitrogen, but no longer.)

[@kim2306]

Just found this video and was able to save my can of paint with an electric bike pump. Thank you 🎉🎉

[@DAS-Videos]

Good tips. Great idea about spraying carb cleaner through the paint nozzle, I can do that after each use to try and avoid clogs, and not waste any propellent that is in the can.

[@sandysue202]

I hope I can get one 3 cans going by using the air compressor. No other tips have worked so far and this is the last thing I have not tried. I will find out tomorrow!

[@JOEZEP54]

Hey Moe, Another $$ saving tip!! Good video showing not just the method but also how to get er done if it does not work at first. Stay well my friend, Joe Z

[@2LateIWon]

Never thought about clearing the inner party of the can. Great idea to finish up that last little bit of paint.

[@bansheemania1692]

I Always Use the Upside down trick when im done....So far so good

[@JDeWittDIY]

I do this. And if I remember, I leave a tiny patch that needs painting so I can paint it when I'm clearing the nozzle.

[@tanksoldier9770]

You always have good videos , and your not afraid of getting your hands dirty ,thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@bobbywittenauer2028]

Maybe I'm just lucky, but I have tried all the methods I have heard to clear these spray cans. I have no less than 6 cans that won't spray. i use brand new nozzles from a new can and I can't get any of them to work. Great video of tips and demonstrations. Mine are just too stubborn I guess.

[@Ziller997]

If your airgun doesn't have a rubber tip you can use a piece of rubber. Make a hole with a nail, then line them up with the hole in the can and push air through it. Also putting WD-40 in the hole can help. It worked for me. Didn't want to waste a full can of spray

[@bobengelhardt856]

After clearing the tube by spraying upside down, store the can upside down. With no paint in the tube there is nothing to clog it.

[@nicholasreese7856]

Cant clear the valve by spraying rustos upside down because they have the any angle spray tech so itll just keep spraying paint.

[@davidyoung1610]

@@nicholasreese7856 Yeah I found that out the hard way 😂

[@pv2874]

Just ran into this problem. Thanks. Keep up the great work

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@divechart4269]

Genius 👍 I save my old spray tips in a jar of paint thinner to preserve them.

[@Mr81smc]

I like your videos, occasionally I hear a piece of information that is good. I've been removing (for years) my paint can nozzles, wiping and using blow nozzle.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@glenward9764]

Absolutely brilliant! Cleared all my clogged cans - permanently. Thanks for the tips !

[@kdfree9810]

I hope this works for my Ecologic ant spray can. 😮 my dog use to try and bite the water - it is cool to c in slower motion 😁

[@richarda.valdes1197]

Good ideas and presentation....just would suggest that the acetone / carb cleaner is notorious for getting in your eyes...be careful of that back spray back into your eyes.

[@nunubiz1968]

Thanks, rubber didn't work BUT tip for basketball worked great. Thanks man.

[@thepeople2220]

I searched for this and your video popped up. I have a compressor and I’m trying this.

[@MacheteBushcraftAustralia]

I have the same issues with Rustoleum cans but it's mostly the caps. I now clean them with paint thinners after use. I pull the caps and squirt it through with a wash down bottle and run a little compressed air through it after. They spray much better with clean caps even as the internal pressure drops. The carby cleaner method looks easier to be honest!

[@sixtyfiveford]

The cheap carb cleaner lets me get a good visual of how well the tip is spraying.

[@hoglundh]

I wonder if you could force C02 into the can so it does'nt risk contaminating the propellant? Great video as always.

[@warvamp2]

Don't know if mentioned but you can take the spray tip and place on a carb cleaner and spray it to clean it. If it will fit that style

[@gofergetter5528]

Thanks for the tip buddy. I want to spray snares with to camo them so they match the snow. Coyote r smart they're on to me. They come right up to my snare and see them and turn away. Thanks for the unclog tip.

[@danb.3397]

ONCE UPON A TIME MY GIRLFRIEND TOLD ME "NOT WITH THOSE HANDS" ! WORD TO THE WISE.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Get a different girl.

[@Linusrox123]

THANK YOU! BTW, what it you tap the can after spraying, couldn't hurt and might help the paintbooger to dislodge?

[@dannyakatrikerred7381]

Little known fact: if there is a small black dot on the top of the can, that is where the inner straw is located in the bottom of the can. Tilt the can so the dot is on the low side and you'll get all the paint out. 👍🏻😁. 🇺🇸😎

[@donaldgrappo4526]

You can bring hard paint or putty back to life in many cases. You need to have a shaking or mixing machine that marries with the container of hardened material. In my instances I used a 2 gallon paint shaker from a paint store. Mixes 1 gallon each side. Use a balancer if need be. Add some water for water base and mineral spirits or turpentine for oil base. Don't add too much thinner but not too little either. A proper shaker or even a drill with a whip mixer attached will usually bring hardened material back to life. It can be helpful on a budget or if you had easy access to otherwise waste material that can be utilized with confidence. We waste a lot of good stuff. r.

[@riop6588]

This worked, thank you so much for posting!

[@lesbrown9338]

Alway good information...thanks for helping me save some paint.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man.

[@delfig1071]

Thank You🤗, switched tops and it worked Appreciate your content!! Straight to the point!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome

[@NorthernEagle-TB]

After using a rattle can and before putting it away I use brake cleaner to: 1) Spray the front of the nozzle 2) Spray through the nozzle into the stem end and 3) Spray a shot or two down into the the top of the can where the nozzle attaches. This will displace any residual paint on the atmosphere side of the valve. I found this to work for lengthy storage almost 100% of the time however If on a rare occasion you find it plugged after a long period of storage, I use brake cleaner down into the can instead of air, by pushing down on the valve while simultaneously spraying brake cleaner into the can. A couple short shots is usually adequate but you may have to repeat a couple times. I do this into a trash bucket, also using a rag to trap escaping paint as shown in this video.

[@mryoureauser6723]

In a different attempt, I took a flat needled syringe and I suctioned up some paint thinner and dispensed it directly into the nozzle. I wish could remember if it was done on the can that now works.

[@Powerstroke98]

The problem with mine are the nozzles! Even 100 psi of air doesn't seem to be able to blow through them, yet if I take off the nozzle of a new can, all my 'problem' cans spray just fine! Wondering if 'Rustoleum' will furnish some nozzles if I write to them?? It would be nice, for what we pay, if they could add 3 or 4 additional nozzles with each can!

[@macswanton9622]

There are a million cans out there needing this hack. Maybe more.

[@jdbaker221]

I have 999,990 of them but no compressor.

[@higbeedoug]

For those of us that don't have compressed air, pour a 1/2" of acetone in the cap and store upside. Next day should be clean and clear to use. Even expanding foam spray works. Simply snip the applicator small enough to fit in the/a cap uninstalled and store upside down overnight and wipe away blobs the next day with a Q-tip. Remember to buy some 12" lengths of tubing to fit over the applicator to finish off that can, and yes, the expanding foam can blow that replacement tube off if your not quick enough.

[@jihadyjeff]

Worked like a charm! Thanks for the video!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome

[@zx8401ztv]

I think we all have had blocked can valves :-( Small anti persperent cans often have a tiny side hole in the stubby tube, as it gets pushed down past a rubber washer the contents escapes through the tiny hole up the stubby tube. Such a simple idea, but i imagine for paint its a no no. I too have a wd40 can with the novel spray head and tube, that will be put to one side for cheaper sprays. I know im sad, but a tube that stays in the spray head is nice.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I really like the WD40 spray head/ tube setup.

[@SiCkDiAbLo]

Appreciate the tip, I have a bunch of can's that don't spray...

[@markhemann5998]

Good stuff brother! We all know how frustrating clogs on brand new cans are! The convenient squeeze triggers cans are the worst! Old fashion push nozzles work the best. I like your blowing air in the straw! I never tried that. When I got to that point, the can was going in the garbage!

[@jcuvier135]

I'm now wondering if nitrogen would do the trick without the risk of drying the paint. Although if the air/propellant bubbles to the top of the can, I'd think just agitating the can often would stop any crust from forming.

[@Jay-yy9ol]

Is there a way to prevent clogging in the can and in the plastic nozzle?

[@paintnamer6403]

Put the carb cleaner nozzle on the paint can and that lets the clog out, sometimes. If you need to put a lot of paint out fast it does that too.

[@GrandsonofKong]

Ugh...having almost full spray cans clog up drives me nuts! Seems this happens more these days than back when I was younger(a long time ago!!), maybe it's the "green" gases used now than the Planet Destroyers I came too love??! I knew about the nozzle tricks but never thought about back pressure.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I buy up a lot of estate auction garage chemicals/spray paints. I have plenty of cans from the 70's and 80's that still spray great. It's the modern stuff that loves to clog up.

[@sneakysnake109]

Thanks for the tips. Anyone that uses spray cans will run into this problem sooner or later.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Steve. -Moe

[@jdog4534]

What if you use argon, co2 or nitrogen instead of air? Anyway, I'm wondering if you've ever taken the Schrader valve out of the neck of a 1 lb propane bottle? ..without drilling out that plastic or nylon ring thats pressed in there above the valve. ..and if you do drill it out, what would you replace it with? Maybe some plastic tubing that bottoms out on top of the Schrader valve?

[@sixtyfiveford]

I tested putting different gases into a paint can with a lid and they all seamed to still let the paint skin over. "Air" is 80% nitrogen anyway so I guess that's why that doesn't work. The only gas I really didn't test was pure oxygen. I have removed the valve out of a propane 1# bottle. I made a special tool from a larger nail(drilled then a slot cut into tip). If I recall there was a nylon seal and some basic rubber orings. I think I damaged them by pulling them out.

[@jdog4534]

@@sixtyfiveford lol.. Yes. I made a similar tool . On the other end I ground it into looking like a 2 prong spork so I could scoop under the other Schrader valve that serves as a PRV, to vent it when refilling but its still easier to just unscrewed the bottle and burp it through the fill hole then screw it back onto the 20lb bottle and repeat. Anyway, thanks for your reply. I just noticed my previous comment. Where some might say im being redundant, I say consistent. Lol but hey, about the nitrogen, have you tried pure nitrogen or basing it on the air being 80% nitrogen? Cuz what if its the other 20% that's drying it out? I know nitrogen will keep things from oxidizing, but only if it's at the 100% level. But it seems like propane would work since it's a liquid too. There's a paint additive air brushers use to keep their paint wet longer. I forget what it's called. It's possible that dish soap might be a substitute for it. I forget. Also, I think it was for acrylic paint. I'll mess around with the propane bottle a little more. I'll reply again if I figure out anything. thanks again..

[@raulospinabonilla8394]

Gracias amigo! Didn’t have a compressor but a bicycle pump just did the trick!

[@arkrainflood]

what about the spray cans with the blue nozzle? pressing down on the top drives a pin into the can tube. i have tried using a very small nail which works some what, but would be interested in a better technique.

[@lizardking8388]

I wonder if you can use a mityvac to draw a vacuum instead. That may pull out the clog and avoid introducing air into the can.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Generally the pressure in the can is 75-100psi pushing the clog. Warm up the can and the pressure increases. I will say the air introduced is so minimal I haven't noticed any issues.

[@lizardking8388]

@@sixtyfiveford Yeah, but don't you think in addition to the pressure in the can going out, pulling 20-30 inches of mercury from the outside will unclog it? I'm tempted to try it but I have no clogged cans.

[@Silverhorn2]

Gets messy, but sometimes works. Sometimes depending on the size of the job it's easier to just punch a hole in the can, pour the contents into a small HVLP spray gun and be done with it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Very true.