Spray Can Clogs - Spray Paint - Crazy Easy Fix - Dark Arts Method - LOL...

[@johngranato2673]

I use carb-cleaner and attach the straw to the nozzle I am trying to clean. The REAL problem is when the CAN gets clogged.

[@jessef3550]

Right..... my tips are clean, so how do I unclog the can or the tip on the can?

[@Fortsand1]

I use brake parts cleaner and I clean out the tips after each use. What about when the cab is clogged? I have two slightly used Krylon primer cans and the cans are clogged below the tips and this stuff is expensive. I hate to toss an almost full can of product because the can is clogged.

[@roberthoward9482]

I’m in the situation right now! Several cans of white primer paint but the can is clogged? Any trick to save this can???

[@johngranato2673]

@@roberthoward9482 I have had limited success by removing the nozzle and placing a drop or two of penetrating oil into the opening at the top of the can. Then I allow a few days before I try to spray again. In fact, it's the primers that have given me the most trouble. Especially, spray cans that spray in any direction--including upside down (like Rustoleum). Because of this, you can't turn the can upside down and clear the nozzle as was the case in the good-old-days.

[@TheSuspira]

@@jessef3550 some vid showed a guy attaching an air hose to tip and spraying inside can for a second to clear out straw inside can.

[@davidh.8513]

I always save all my different old used spray tips in a tall baby food jar with lacquer thinner covering them and a replacement one is ALWAYS ready if needed. The plugged one goes back in the jar.

[@andyyarnell7579]

I was looking for a solution to the truck bed liner clog issues and this was the only YT video that addressed it specifically, and it actually WORKS! Thank you.

[@kurtlicherovsky9908]

I just tried the Acetone quick soak and I also held can upside down and jammed down can without cleaned sprayer and a small squirt of paint came out, I put on the tip and sprayed for 2 minutes straight. Maybe a little acetone, got into spray can? thankful for your good video

[@neolithic3]

Great tip, thanks for this. On a side note, the music is a bit loud when you aren't talking and it's kind of jarring. Just some friendly criticism. Been watching you for years :)

[@CONEHEADDK]

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[@lindasue1955]

I gave hearing deficit. I love music but not when trying to figure out what is being said. I do use CC when available

[@josecerrillo1439]

Great video on spray paint tips,but what about when the pain can is the problem ?

[@Jonathan-jo2xu]

If the paint can is the problem wouldn't that mean that there's no pressure/accelerant in it (pump it up). or that there's no paint in it(Through it out) although it's straw in the top of the can is clogged, just pour a little of the acetone on top and then press the nozzle with a tool

[@garrettlees7497]

The clog isn't in the cap, it's in the stem (inside the can). Tips?

[@Commandodesigns]

Try dunking the stem in acetone. It's worth a shot.

[@NathanMakerProd]

Yeah, I just turned the spray can upside-down and swirled the valve around for 30 sec. 👍

[@CONEHEADDK]

Old cans can also dry up in the can, so they won't work at all, but I'm thinking of making some kind of adapter with cellulose thinner, that can be attached to the can, and sit there "for ever", and perhaps dissolve the clog (I have over 100 good 5+ yo cans to save). I have had no succes with acetone, but have had nozzles in cellulose thinner for a long time, without them being ruined, and the couple I've looked at, were so softened, that I could pick/blow the pait out - but the tiny "diffuser" blew off one of them, so be aware of that, and blow into a cloth or something to collect it. Haven't looked at them for a long time, but I will get back to you on the subject, whan I have checked. And - as an artist/"everything" I have played a bit with punching a tiny hole in the side of cans close to the bottom, and then using the leftover spray for artzy fartzy stuff.

[@Commandodesigns]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll try it.

[@CONEHEADDK]

@@Commandodesigns Not just feedback - also for all the other nerds here. I have just checked my 2-4 weeks soaked in cellulose thinner two different nozzles, and besides them not being softened at all, the paint, that after short time just let go of the plastic, was actually dissolved 100%, so the thinner had turned pinkish, and the skins that that just let go of the plastic after 1-2 days, and were floating around,, were gone. But - be aware of the rubbery sealant in the lid - they often are not able to handle the thinner/acetone - and when I shook the small glass jar, the thinner ran out a bit - which it didn't do after 1-2 days.

[@Commandodesigns]

@@CONEHEADDK That's awesome... I appreciate the feedback.

[@CONEHEADDK]

@@Commandodesigns Update - the nozzles have been in the jar since last comment, and are still in fine shape - just blew one, and air went through. I see no reason to believe, the spray wont be nice, but I drop an update on that too, once I have had a reason to test it.

[@GirlTropix]

You can drill a small hole strait through the top of the spray tip and use both hands to press the edges of the nosle and aim the top at what you want to paint. Sprays out the hole like normal but a heavier coat.

[@tn9022]

I am sure you know that acetone is flammable and extremely poisonous. However, as a lady I know that fingernail polish remover lots of times is made of acetone, so if you don't have plain acetone, look at your fingernail polish and you will probably see acetone as the first ingredient. I used to date a chemistry student at Georgis Tech who told me this fact.

[@earlyeo8298]

IF YOUR fingernail polish is made of acetone ,,, DISCARD IT ASAP ... And If it was used ALOT ... See your Doc...

[@jamie.the.ja-meme]

i got it to work with acetone nail polish remover, nice

[@slickill5738]

Novice here,but ive had luck maintaining the paint tips hole(only) by wiping them off with a disposable SD alcohol pad after each use. Less effective on dry paint but still works on a moderately dirty tip b4 spraying. Won't stop a clog in the stem but helps in negating a poor or erratic spray. The thicker ones that cost apx. $3 for 100 are better than the $1 cheapos. $1 ones can be found near bandages in stores. Diabetic section or a pharmacy for the $3 ones.

[@Commandodesigns]

Great idea! Thanks.

[@tomcatt998]

i hv a glass jar half filled with lacquer thinner that i save all my spray heads in,, works 4 me..

[@davidh.8513]

Exactly what I do!

[@splash4891]

anytime you let chemicals land on your skin, it goes straight to the liver for detox...best to avoid contact in the first place/wear appropriate protection

[@MaxGiganteum]

Chemproof gloves and eye protection. 🤔🧤🥽👍🏻 - Max Giganteum

[@loucifer4205]

What about if it's not the tip

[@Jonathan-jo2xu]

I also put the tip onto a can of carburetor cleaner and spray, clears it right out with the bed liner I thought that's supposed to be chemical resistant

[@splash4891]

thanks for the tip about the tip at the end of this video...keeping a small jar of acetone cleaner handy to clean your tip after you are done...great idea

[@Jonathan-jo2xu]

I have been soaking my tips in goof off and that's made out of acetone and it doesn't seem to disintegrate them? I wonder if the acetone will work on spray foam tips, those things are always getting clogged! I feel like if I don't use it all in one shot I might as well throw it in the garbage

[@Chafalota]

Those spray paint companies need to step up their game and not have those cans clog up. That clogging bs on the cans deters people from using those things because you throw away so much money when they clog.

[@latanyajohnson5019]

Perfect and thank you very much because I was looking all over for what I could you do to dissolve my Gorilla Glue tip👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰🤗💯👍

[@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 over the top of the can to trap escaping paint.

[@fredzag2452]

Thanks. I been holding on to cans and trying to get them to work.

[@JuanHernandez-pe4wq]

Very cool. This is a great video. Thanks!!

[@alisonfurst5686]

Thanks, I put my wd40 head w straw into a plastic container and poured some acetone on it , tilted container so liquid covered nozzle and swirled for 6 second and it worked immediately.

[@elcidcampeador42]

How about unclogging the tip on the can itself

[@NathanMakerProd]

Acetone worked like a charm! Thx (I didn't have a glass jar, so I used a metal food can.)

[@Seany_the_kid]

Excellent

[@GirlTropix]

I tried this on 9 clogged tips and it didn't work for any of them. Krylon brand spray paints. I tried 3x in a row. New acetone. Paint is less than a year old.Tried shorter and longer times.The cans aren't clogged. So why isn't it working?

[@lisajameson1077]

Unfortunately this didn't work for my Rust-o-leum fat nozzles. I had two clogged ones and tried four times with each one but it didn't clear the paint. I tested the can and knew it still sprayed so the issue was the cap.

[@Gottenhimfella]

If you have a compressor in your workshop, find an airgun with a nozzle (or drill one out to) the right size to be a close fit over the stem. Dribble acetone into the stem hole, leave a minute, then use air. Works for me on Rustoleum cans so old I can't remember buying them.

[@bostownent4816]

For Graffiti Cans, there'se a 10 sec method. Buy a Montana Can of Acetone. Pop on the clogged cap. Presto!!

[@rchydrozz751]

I took a can that was completely out of paint. Then spray to empty out all the air. I drilled and attached a small valve stem on the can, and use a hand pump to add a little air pressure. After painting. I take off the spray cap, and put it on this can of air to clean out any paint that will dry and clog up the spray cap. The bad part. You have to buy paint that uses this style cap, or make another air can for that type of cap.

[@jimmoravec1326]

Cleaning the clogged tips is not a problem, when the paint doesn’t come out of the can clean tip or not

[@lanceburke6236]

Should wear gloves, acetone absorbs readily into the skin but when evaporates leaves absolutely nothing behind just like rubbing alcohol. Acetone is known in state of California to cause cancer!! 🧐🙄😂 Also, on some spray cans, those tip tips come apart for fine cleaning, use a needle .

[@tomcatt998]

Kalifornia is known to cause cancer AND mental illness

[@sevkraut81]

Great video! Your videos are so good. Thanks

[@mikekaupa9190]

Ok but I can’t get the tip back on

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

Nice video, but what is up with that annoying gebar music peeking its ugly head up all betweens ? Cut it. You do not need it.

[@lawrencem3012]

Thanks for the video, I tried and it works perfectly. Thanks again,

[@un_sir_qui_aime_du_rock]

Gotta try this, thanks man

[@amoebasinger]

Your skin has no resistance to acetone. When you soak in water, your fingers get wrinkled. That's water slowly entering the skin. Acetone is almost immediate. Your liver will work it out of the bloodstream, but it's asking a lot of your liver.

[@lindahowse3162]

Tell that to the women who get false nails! Scary!!

[@precool]

Thanks! Awesome.

[@philipatoz]

SUPER useful tip! If it works, it will save me from throwing out a lot of cans that won't spray but that are virtually full of paint! Thanks!

[@nknatewood8226]

Commando Designs- : Well , Dweeble... Just where's the link you promised for finding the _"little jars?"_ Well,? Where is it?!? Huh??? 🤬🤬🤬

[@FashionEnemy]

Yea sir! Nice job.

[@Commandodesigns]

Thanks!

[@mister-action1]

Thanks for the top!

[@90FF1]

The word NOZZLE should be in the title. Clearing a clog in the cam's valve is not addressed.

[@elcidcampeador42]

Forget it

[@caver6292]

Great video, your hand and arm gesturing is a bit distracting...Thanks for the tips.

[@CarrieWard-ny1zl]

Gorilla glue in the spray can that shit always clogs up

[@josephstevenson552]

9 minute video?

[@chrystofurious]

I'm a professional graffiti artist and I have 3 jars of all different sizes, different manufacturers of the best spray paint on the market filled with a quart of Acetone for the past 2 years and it did absolutely nada. . Caps are still in tact , did not melt at all, and once that paint is dry in the nozzle, done deal. I keep the jars to show all those who think it works. I use acetone on the daily, it's the only solvent that removes the paint I use off my hands at the end of the day.

[@rogermorse_]

You are unclogging a nozzle, not a can. Misleading title.

[@dougwebb6193]

What would be wrong with using a glass bottle from almost anything out of your kitchen that has a glass jar... As a container? There is definitely something wrong with our educational system... Very little use of common logic here!

[@oraltosun]

Instead this, 3d print one.