Why are your paint cans spitting? (Solve the Problem!)

Do you ever have trouble with your spray cans spitting? Sometimes spray cans don't spray quite right, and they spit little drops and gobs onto your project. In this video we discuss some of the reasons that happens, and how you can avoid those problems.
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[@jenahammond111]

This was my first time using lacquer spray paint. The first coat was riddled with splatter! Watched your video and realized the fingertip of the rubber glove I was wearing was covered in paint! 🤦‍♀️. I heated the can in water as suggested, removed the glove, and the second coat went on like butter! Thank you!

[@BradAngove]

Glad I could help

[@gilred13]

@@jenahammond111 literally just bought a spray can trigger because of this! lol

[@BradAngove]

@gilred13 I hope it works well for you.

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

Warmed up cans are the key to getting paint to lay down perfect!

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

@@designstudio8013 That will keep the cans warmed up!

[@Ryan-eu3kp]

Done. In the microwave it goes

[@LordHelpUs7-7-7]

@@Ryan-eu3kp air fryer is better solution

[@backyard9144]

I usually heat them straight on the stove open flame much faster

[@amcclay415]

Thank you SO much for the tip about the finger. I had this happen 3 times when spraying etch primer, and sure enough, I looked and my glove tip was hanging over the nozzle :/ Moving my finger further back totally fixed the issue.

[@BradAngove]

Glad to hear the problem is solved.

[@TristanDurandBuilds]

That stippling tip at the end was my problem. So silly but true, thanks for the great video!

[@BradAngove]

Glad I could help

[@lordbaconbane6145]

@@BradAngove For me, it was this AND the angle. Thanks for the help!

[@user-eh4dw7yy2k]

Thanks for the tips , i feel like i graduated a notch in spray painting, the advice from this video has completely upgraded my spray paint projects go smoothly and turn out alot better without the hassle , so thanks so much.

[@BradAngove]

Glad I could help

[@glammaharrison3090]

I can’t believe I was putting my finger in front of it all this time!!! Thank you 😂😂

[@BradAngove]

It’s actually a very common thing haha.

[@Coelacanth97]

@@BradAngove Love your vids, Brad. I had exactly this happen, spraying SprayMax clearcoat. I was following all the safety requirements on the can, including some thin latex gloves to protect the skin. Well wouldn't you know it, I was getting terrible clearcoat spattering and nasty droplets on a guitar I was working on...and the problem was the little bit of excess latex glove at the fingertip was slightly obstructing the vertical fan of the spray pattern and that was what was causing the spitting and splattering! So annoying, now I have to figure out how to fix the mess.

[@BradAngove]

You’ll have to sand smooth and recoat likely.

[@Coelacanth97]

@@BradAngove Thanks Brad, that's exactly what I had to do. I was so frustrated that I might have to go back to the painting stage, and that would've been traumatic as my paint job was a complex burst (using your template video) with blue candy over silver base, and sapphire blue pearl over black base)...but with 2 hours of careful, painstaking wet-sanding, I was able to remove the spit marks right down to the paint without removing hardly any paint, and re-clearcoated it. Fortunately I ended up with excellent results after a bunch more wet-sanding and polishing.

[@KimmoIsbjornssund]

I can't believe that was the reason. I was wearing latex gloves too. ​@@Coelacanth97

[@twootters7433]

Didn't think about heating the can up. Thanks Brad.

[@nikaeinshaghayegh8044]

Warmed up cans! It really works! Now i can use all my hairsprays again! Thank you

[@alysmarcus7747]

Thankyou. I have a good amount of experience spraying bikes etc - and just recently couldn't figure out the problem - it's the temperature . I don't have any trouble with the trigger type of can; i love it

[@positiveaspect5730]

Awesome….thanks. i couldn’t figure out what i was doing wrong when spraying at angles. i warmed the can in water (i heard that elsewhere) but i didn’t know about the nozzles. i just thought one brand was better than another….. changed the nozzle and ta da 🎉

[@BradAngove]

Glad to hear it worked out for you

[@TheStefamon]

It was the finger thing for me, thank you so much for this information!

[@ChrisFranklyn]

Great tips. One of the simplest ones is on the side of the can... if you're too far away the spray drops may have time to collide and form larger drops (obviously too close and you're getting rivers).

[@King0Andrew]

Nice one as well. Dunno whether I´m just dumb or I missed that one somehow, but I learned the hard way that if I jerk the can too much during the spraying I get drops as well. Slow changes in direction do much better. Somehow I thought that if I move too slow there will be too much paint in one spot but it seems to do the trick alright. (don´t have to mention I´m new to this I hope)

[@BradAngove]

Have a look at my video on how to get an even coat of paint with spray cans. You should not be spraying while changing directions.

[@waitawhileexplorer3904]

I just checked my gloves You are spot on paint on the trigger finger. Wait for this coat to dry sand again and check my trigger finger closer this next coating. BTW Only had splutter on last 2 coats first 2 were splutter free so maybe gloves were tighter on finger then Top tip so Cheers

[@anthonyzzz]

I'm so embarred. I've been spray painting since I was a kid (I'm old now). I'm refinishing a guitar and had spitting. I watched your video hoping for a solution and almost gave up until I reached #5. My finger!!! You saved the day. Thanks!

[@anthonyzzz]

*embarrassed

[@BradAngove]

It happens haha. Glad I could help.

[@Toppervision1]

Well, yea. Somehow I was hoping to see the solution on those newer cans. I'll have to take one apart myself to see. My latest can, Rustoleum metallic Dark Steel, was spitting straight from the store. So that can will be my guinea pig, lol. Great channel, great tips!

[@BradAngove]

The trigger style cans?

[@Toppervision1]

@@BradAngove Yes, that type. I've had good luck with them, but this one s a dud. Why?, have you shown one apart?

[@BradAngove]

No, I try to avoid those. I find that they often start spitting right away and they’re harder to fix.

[@Toppervision1]

@@BradAngove Aha, I see. I think I'm going to take your approach and avoid them also.

[@BradAngove]

Ya, I’m not sure why, but I haven’t had much success with them.

[@gilred13]

So glad I found this video. I've literally bought new cans thinking it would help and it didn't 🙄

[@BradAngove]

Glad I could help

[@kjemradio]

Nozzle failure can also create this effect. The red nozzle like in the video can easily crack at the stem and broken pieces can end inside the can. I have noticed that clear coat spay cans can spit more than colors, and it is very obvious when you are nearing the end. Also shaking the can throughout the painting process can keep the spitting at bay.

[@frankpeterson8308]

I have to use spray cans pretty often and highly recommend a trigger handle. For those who don't know, you put this on the can and it allows you to use it the same way you would a spray gun. Your fingers get way less tired and you've got more control.

[@BradAngove]

I disagree on the control aspect, but they definitely help with finger fatigue if that’s an issue for you, and are quite useful if you’re not switching colours much.

[@thomasjrusso9280]

after trying a bunch of nozzles to spray PlastiDip without sputter, I tried the trigger handle and it worked perfectly, even with having to hold the can at extreme angles. I think the plunger pushes directly down on the nozzle and that makes the difference, when you try to hold your finger down for a long time it wiggles around and makes the nozzle stem cockeyed in the can, and that causes drips and sputter.

[@scarlettwinters5642]

I’ve nearly lost my mind this weekend trying to spray a countertop, I’m praying these will do the trick!

[@andrewp6658]

What helped?

[@scarlettwinters5642]

@@andrewp6658 I can’t believe it, it was my finger getting in the way. Out of all the things, I thought I’m sure it’s not that one.

[@BradAngove]

It’s a more common mistake than you would think.

[@happyads9439]

I do the same with 2K lacquer, also booth/room temperature is important if it's too cold your lacquer can bloom.

[@XPhantomLord]

Very helpful. I'm used to spray cans, but I am able to ruin the whole thing in the end by spitting in the end, everytime. I hope that finally, thanks to your video, I will be able to paint something without having to sand down again and fix.

[@BradAngove]

I hope your next one goes well.

[@XPhantomLord]

@@BradAngove It has to. I'm restoring my Ibanez RG 550.

[@netamorton6187]

Thank you so much for this very useful tip! I just tried it and it worked perfectly! Thank God for professional people like you!❤️

[@BradAngove]

I’m glad it worked for you.

[@alpascarella8794]

Turning the can upside down worked! Thank you.

[@BradAngove]

Glad to hear it.

[@timflanigan9360]

Thank you! You just saved a project.

[@BradAngove]

Glad I could help.

[@imwolfman2020]

Thanks Brad I’m refinishing a 1968 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop and the clear nitrocellulose spit on it and I stopped immediately and had to sand it back down and start again and it did it again so I keep my house at 66° and that’s what the problem was. I’m in Florida so I didn’t have this problem before but at $20.00 a can I kept that painting my house and 66° is a little cold for the cans. Thanks again and take care Darrell

[@BradAngove]

I hope changing up the temperature helped sort it out.

[@johnranallo424]

Nice toolbox behind you.

[@wow80s37]

Thanks for the tips saved my project 👌🏻

[@BradAngove]

Glad to hear it!

[@acdcwaters8644]

never knew the one kind of nozzle had to be only upright ,that worked and almost didnt watch this video thinking was the can itself but aha thanks for this vid bud , awesome !!

[@BradAngove]

Glad I could help

[@greym7857]

Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@stevenesq]

Thanks for the advice going to try it .

[@BoodskiBro]

BRB, warming up that can right now!

[@elus1ve0ne64]

Perfect timing on the video .. this was helpful 👍

[@sheepdog4656]

Thanks for the explanations. I just screwed up and titled the Dupli-Color spray can I was using. Now I've got several spitting spots of paint I need to fix before continuing. Hope you have a video on how to fix them.

[@BradAngove]

Let it dry fully, sand those spots flat, and give it another light coat to finish off.

[@302Camaro]

While the paint is tacky, get a razór blade to take out the bulk of the sag then sand down the rest when it's fully dry

[@Martintown-r]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@TheStanman99]

Good information, thank you 👏🇬🇧

[@b.cguitarcovers2347]

Good tips man👍

[@dgmenace73]

Thanks for the tips!

[@nonwajanaponsan8648]

Thank you

[@charles-gaelcoupet5780]

Warning the can and keeping my finger from the tip work like magic !. Great !!!

[@BradAngove]

Glad to hear it.

[@casperboo5465]

Thanks Brad, great and helpful tips, Cheers

[@cooperdog9956]

Good GOD,......you would think the paint on my finger tip would have been a clue! Thank you!

[@BradAngove]

Haha well like I said, it’s an oddly common problem.

[@Near2Future]

The issue I have is the spray can feels stiff. The nossle. Either I press hard & hard a sudden rush of pressure. Or I try control it & get splatter, I'm going to try heat up my spray bottle after I sand sway the splatter marks once again.

[@BradAngove]

Have you tried one of the trigger attachments?

[@Near2Future]

@@BradAngove I heated up the can & got a good spray pattern now. I just think the paint was too thick. Now the can still has paint but no air inside lol thankfully I am done with base

[@briangregory6303]

Arms looking good!

[@craigcampbell3063]

I've been spraying 2 guitars with many spray cans of colour and clear. No issues ever. Has been coming out really well. On my last can (murpheys law) of clear, the spray comes out thin with quite high pressure and lots of droplets. Tried replacing cap as well as warm water technique. Nothing seems to work. Maybe I didnt do it properly. Rather confused 😕

[@BradAngove]

Sometimes things just get jammed up inside the can unfortunately.

[@andrewfarley5127]

Great tips brosef. Thanks!

[@BradAngove]

Cheers bud.

[@waynewootton5385]

great video

[@JohnBham79]

Good tips! I'm new to spraying. I also read that if the humidity is too high, it will screw up your paint job when spraying. I'm doing my guitar, and had great results until I tried to put one last light coat of base color on, and the can (that was almost out of paint but I didn't realize it, it's a small 5 oz can) started spitting. Totally screwed up and now I have to sand it back down and reapply another base color coat, or is there something I can do to save it? Can I wet sand with super fine grit or something? I really don't want to spend another $20 for another 5oz spray can. (It's automotive paint, Honda Obsidian Blue Pearl. Love the color).

[@BradAngove]

Try sanding it smooth with 800 grit. Then check and see if you like the look. The problem is sanding pearl with take some of the color off the pearl and leave silver flecking. If you like it you can move straight from there to clear coat. If not you will need another coat of the pearl.

[@kherrick1]

i only have problems with minwax lacquer, the media sprays down and hits the lip of the can, builds up around the nozzle recess and if you tip the can forward it dribbles out all over the place. total waste of media.

[@harrish1978]

Mother fucking legend. Saved me from doing a shit job.

[@BradAngove]

Haha that’s what I’m here for

[@EastCoastScottt]

Received three tins of paint, Fist tin spraying onto Motorbike tank. Pressure needed to expel paint was two fingers? The Hulk would have struggled? Started spluttering as my finger/fingers gave up. It was ridiculous. Tried another tin not so bad less pressure needed. But the damage was done.

[@BradAngove]

Just let it dry, sand smooth, and give it another coat or two.

[@alekcerola]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@mark7denzer]

Genius. Helpful. Thanks a bunch.

[@BradAngove]

Thank you

[@resourcegyrl]

First time seeing your video's. I bought a can of Spray paint, with the skinny red nozzle. The first time I tried using it, it sprayed out over everything! It was spitting bad, and it got all over three of my fingers. I could not get it to spray out evenly! What can I do? I used acetone to clean my hands when I got inside. Worked great.

[@BradAngove]

Clean the nozzle and make sure the can is well shaken. Keep your finger away from the nozzle itself when spraying. Also, try spraying it upside down for a moment, then shaking it some more before you start.

[@InSaiyanShinobi]

The perfect match spray cans are spitting like crazy it’s driving me crazy! I hope all this info helps me I’m tired of sanding my shit because of the spitting

[@BradAngove]

Try replacing the spray tip.

[@InSaiyanShinobi]

Brad Angove wait I can do that with that can? Where or what could I buy

[@BradAngove]

Sorry, I wasn’t paint quite enough attention there. Clean the tip with paint thinner and then spray the can upside down for a few seconds until only clear gas comes out. Then give it a long shake and it should help.

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

..."some are more ridiculous than others"... I thought you were talking about me there for a moment :)) . Condense haze in paint (especially clearcoat in high air humidity); Is heating the paint then a good, or bad idea ?

[@BradAngove]

Heating can work for getting rid of that (called blushing), but you have to be very careful because too much heat can destroy your paint.

[@CivicGNg97]

Going to take your pro tips thank you :)

[@michaelv1984]

Rust oleum frosted glass is the worst. No rhyme or reason. Some cans spray great, some splatter like crazy from brand new and no matter the technique it just won’t work. I’ve scraped and redone aquariums so many times. And other cans work fine the whole way. Some work fine till about 1/3 left in can. Struggling right now with a can I bought yesterday and it’s driving me nuts bc I work with this stuff a fair amount and I just can’t for the life of me get this can to not spatter from the get go

[@Cachehound01]

Just did my nails long and tried to paint today, with spitting! Later wondering what the little droplets were under my nail! 💅🏻🤦🏻‍♀️😆

[@BradAngove]

Mystery solved haha

[@christopherbyrum8908]

Thanks man. Really helped

[@BradAngove]

Glad to hear it

[@garygrinkevich6971]

These duplicolor perfect match cans are kicking my ass right now (shooting outdoors Nov/December in so cal) , thank god I started on a piece of sealed test scrap. I've opened 2 cans and they have both spattered all over the place. I tried heating the cans up i think the air temp is just too cold right now the paint is getting all over my fingers I was also shooting with the can angled at the ground maybe this is also my problem weird because the cans say they shoot at any angle. i'm painting an evh franky body so worse comes to worse i'll just lean in and say it was intentional...

[@andrewp6658]

What can tip is best to prevent spitting? Also, best way to prevent orange peel?

[@BradAngove]

I'm not sure there's a specific type that is less prone to spitting. Larger nozzles and higher quality ones tend to do it less. To prevent orange peel you need to have a nice smooth surface and get good at spraying. I also have a video with tips on how to make your cans spray better.

[@andrewp6658]

@@BradAngove Okay. Thanks for the reply!

[@coachman2401]

looking good...someones been working out.

[@Heavymetalfox]

So I’m using the Rustoleum universal advanced with the trigger and I still get paint all over my fingers. Any idea why?

[@BradAngove]

Not really. Unless you didn’t shake it well first.

[@jameslanford9511]

Another problem is how there stored . Store them on there side so the solids don't settle on the bottom of the can.they mix easier with it like that too

[@BradAngove]

Yup. You have to shake them well regardless, but storage is relevant.

[@juliabrown5396]

So, is storing them on the side is good?

[@BradAngove]

It can help. I like to store mine upside down sometimes as well.

[@charvakkarpe]

I use a cangun handle, hold the can upright, run everything at room temperature. I have the second type of can and my can spitting issue seems to be the little o-ring that seals around the base of the nozzle. Installing a clean, unused nozzle doesn't even help, since once the o-ring is deformed, paint just blows past it and gets all over the can, making a mess and getting picked up by the nozzle stream. I've tried removing the nozzles after using the can, clearing the can by spraying upside down, etc. and nothing seems to work. Basically, if I store the cans after using them partly, sometimes they survive and sometimes they switch to spitting. I was hoping for a solution like vaseline on the O-ring or picking out the O-ring and replacing it or something. Maybe it's hopeless.

[@BradAngove]

This happens to you frequently?

[@charvakkarpe]

@@BradAngove Yes, specifically with paint cans from automotivetouchup, a shop in Louisiana where you can order by paint code. Maybe they just use a mediocre can system. I usually notice it with the basecoat cans, but it also happens with clear and with primer. I have a nearly full can of primer that's useless now. And one time after my clearcoat spat on the piece, when I tried to wipe it off the drips ate through the underlying layers and I had to start all over again. Now I'm careful to check the nozzle spray first and wipe the can if any paint begins to accumulate on it, not touch any drips and just let them dry out and leave a slight imperfection. I should start using Preval sprayers and buying the paint in pint cans instead of aerosols, but I like the ease of use, don't want to add clean-up to an already tedious task.

[@donvanco3078]

So what do you think of "aftermarket nozzles"? I don't do a lot of rattle-can work, but I have seen a set of nozzles you can buy that are supposedly of better quality and offer differing spray patters. I'm sure the fit isn't "universal" but I think they will "fit most".

[@BradAngove]

I haven’t used very many of them. They seem like a good idea though. Particularly if you’re doing detail work with the cans or something like that.

[@donvanco3078]

Check these out - www.sprayplanet.com/collections/mtn-spray-paint-caps

[@Hallinwar]

@@donvanco3078 you can be sure that this caps are for artwork and graffiti, caps have different spraying width and amount of paint passing through. If you are buying some for work, I'd recommend you to buy medium ones, without "soft" prefix :з

[@stu-j]

Awesome tips Brad as always keep them tips clean hahaah

[@stevefpv4669]

Good points. The environment (temperature, humidity, ventilation) where you spray and store the spray cans is very important. I used to blame the spray cans for bad results more than I should have. After the steep learning curve with paint guns and setting up a decent spray booth with proper conditions I once had a temporary issue with my compressor, so I ended up using some spray cans I still had laying around for a non important project and I was amazed at the result I was never able to achieve with the very same spray cans in the past. Also had no spitting anymore because the spray cans (I moved along with the other spraying equipment) were now stored in room temperature conditions instead of a cold cellar before. I guess you could add the point: read AND follow the instructions on the spray cans :-)

[@BradAngove]

I rarely read the cans. Over the years I’ve convinced myself that I know better or something haha.

[@angelisone]

Where the video on how to correct & paint it after you have paint spitted on car engine hood?

[@BradAngove]

You sand it back and spray it again.

[@rockerpat1085]

Those can with the trigger always makes a mess: (

[@BradAngove]

Yeah, I never use those.

[@rodrigocoutinho4801]

Hello, I have another problem. It starts spitting and then the button gets really hard, to the point that i can't push it anymore. But the can still has ink. I can feel it as i shake it. I'm painting a lamp on a table, so not vertically. Several angles. Do you know what is causing this hardness ? My can is the second type you showed. With the white button. Thank you very much

[@BradAngove]

Sounds like it may be an issue with the can itself. I have encountered this before. It becomes difficult to push and doesn’t spray. Have you tried changing the nozzle?

[@rodrigocoutinho4801]

@@BradAngove First of all thank you for your very fast reply. I don't have another nozzle. It was bought at the store just to paint these three lamps and it is my first experience with this kind of painting. I'll go back to the store and see what they say.

[@Teurab]

What if I warmed the can using sun light?

[@BradAngove]

I’m not sure it matters much what you warm it with, as long as it is safe. No fire. No microwaves. And not too hot.

[@roostfezza7563]

I was getting the spitting paint on my recent project as the spray was hitting the edge of masking tape that I had put around a raised area that I didnt want to paint. I hadnt pressed down a piece of the masking tape and the spray bounced off that and landed unevenly onto the surface. Couldnt figure out what was going on initially. So even those areas the you mask off, make sure it sits down flat!

[@mr.unoriginal5674]

What about if the paint just leaks out underneath the cap?

[@BradAngove]

Usually that means it’s broken. Sometimes the cap can be cleaned to fix that though.

[@mr.unoriginal5674]

@@BradAngove thanks I had bought some chrome for a project (a tribute to a ww2 air force pilot who lives next to me) and my chrome wasn't working it would spray but leak everywhere so it's good to know I should have returned it as soon as I bought it...oh well I can still use it as a great way for metal effects just use disposable brushes lol

[@TheVas76]

I just got a Krylon Colormaxx can similar to the one in your example with the red nozzle cap. It was spiting from the moment I got it. It is also leaking and dripping everywhere. Any clue how to remove the nozzle cap? It's stuck and just will not budge. I want to see if that is the issue and switch it with one that I know works. Thanks.

[@BradAngove]

Just pull it out and jam a new one in there.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Ive got a Rhode Island Red that has a spitting problem, how do i fix that?

[@BradAngove]

Try changing the spray cap.

[@michaelpeterson4348]

Brad..... I have been spray painting my whole life ( Im 56 now ) so I’ve had quite a bit of practice at it, I usually I want a nice smooth surface this time I’m doing something different.... I am restoring a vintage receiver cover... this is a Marantz unit .. originally they came with a black textured paint looks like it splatter and it looks like it’s either satin or low gloss so this time I want my paint to actually splattered.. how do I do that ?

[@BradAngove]

Try truck bed liner spray.

[@springrolls7977]

How do I get my can to work again? I have been using the red nozzle can upside down and it stopped working until I saw this video.

[@BradAngove]

What do you mean you’ve been using it upside down?

[@springrolls7977]

@@BradAngove nvm, figured it out. Ty

[@NobleNobbler]

Anytime you can clean the tip by inverting the can, it's going to spit. Every shake, every moment off vertical. Painters Touch is the worst, because those heavy solids demand sanding and you bought spray paint to not have to sand, right?

[@BradAngove]

I basically have to disagree with all of that. Sanding is part of any good paint job including spray paint, and you should be clearing the nozzle by inverting like that so that you don’t get spitting. That’s kind of the point.

[@NobleNobbler]

@@BradAngove Perhaps we're talking about different things. Regardless, every can-- go grab a random painters choice, spray for a moment off-axis or enough to mix it about side to side and you get a thin solvent mix followed by a spit of solids. Invertible cans-- I've never had to soak any of these and they have none of the problems of the conventional can.

[@markrogers7304]

I'm having issues with new cans of duplicolor. 3 cans sputter. I have done all methods in this vid. The paint is building up on the nozzle after about 2 passes on a guitar body. I have no clue what is going on. I e used spray cans for 30+ years and never had thos issue

[@BradAngove]

You’re clearing the cans upside down after use? Could just be faulty nozzles. Often when I hear this (but presumably not in this case because of your experience level) it turns out to be people curling their finger over the end of the nozzle ever so slightly and disrupting the paint flow.

[@markrogers7304]

@@BradAngove yes I tried upside down. These were all brand new never used cans. At the prices of duplicolor these days I'll just use my hvlp from now on. You are right, I was not curling my finger. Adt about 3 secs of spray the paint would build up on the nozzle mid spray. I could wipe it and back to normal but wouldn't complete a single pass before happening again. This was in 80 degree weather with roughly 50% humidity which about as low as it gets here. Also the cans had plenty of pressure pushing out the paint really good.

[@BradAngove]

I wonder if the cans were previously frozen at some point.

[@markrogers7304]

@@BradAngove never thought of that. I got 2 from one store and 3rd from another

[@juliabrown5396]

Gonna bring all my cans in the house👍

[@blaze50654]

Fanstasic advice. The spitting caused a crappy effect with the frosted spray.

[@BradAngove]

I hope this helps

[@Jeff-ik9zj]

When spray painting a guitar how do you make it smooth to the touch?

[@BradAngove]

Sand it, seal it, sand your sealer, and then spray nice even coats.

[@Jeff-ik9zj]

@@BradAngove Thanks! I'm currently modding a cheap Ibanez GIO and I want to make it neon pink

[@stephenrothman6058]

How do you fix when it has already happened? Let dry and sand and replay?

[@BradAngove]

How do you fix what? Sorry, the app I use to manage comments doesn’t tell me the video title, and I can’t tell from the thumbnail.

[@stephenrothman6058]

Oh, I watched your video on why paint cans sometimes spit and put heavy droplets onto the car instead of the mist that goes everywhere else. I had that problem big time. So I have little drops and gobs. Didn't know whether to wipe up right away, or let dry and then sand, and if the latter, how long it has to dry. Thanks for responding though. Also, whether the re are some brands of rattle can that do it less. It was not cold (I'm in florida) and I don't think I had my finger blocking it. @@BradAngove

[@BradAngove]

Let it dry pretty much fully and then sand it smooth and add another light coat. 1 day drying time is generally safe from that perspective. Some types of paint dry quicker. Higher quality cans don’t tend to spit as much but you need to know what kind of paint you’re looking for. For example, if I were spray can painting a car I would use spraymax cans.

[@nandikak1517]

Hi Brad, I watched a couple of videos today before I finally decided to paint my product Pooja mandir (a small temple that Indians use, to keep the idols to do pooja - worship* ) you could check for images on online by typing "Pooja mandir for home" I painted it in my balcony. It was not windy. I don't know if I had placed my finger over the nozzle. The end product has turned out to be horrible. My spray can spat over the whole product. I am using the second type of spray can that you are showing in this video. It worked well while doing a patch test. I don't know why it went bad like that while I used it on the mandir. Any ways I can fix this? I see that you have been replying to almost all the comments. I hope you reply to me too.. Should I sand it? I tried sanding in between but the paint was peeling off while I tried. Should I try sanding it after 24 hours? This was my first time. Please help me 😭

[@BradAngove]

What is the mandir made of? And what did you do to it before spray (sanding? Primer?)

[@nandikak1517]

@@BradAngove Hi Brad... I remember replying to you... I wonder where it disappeared. The mandir is made of Plywood.. I had priorly applied gesso on it and had painted it with acrylic paint with a brush. But the finish looked bad.. So I sanded it before using the spray paint. The spray dust kinda looks ok now. It's turned out to look like a design. I am kinda reconsidering my decision of removing it. But, I would still like to hear from you. Please let me know what could be done in such a situation. Thank you so much 😇

[@BradAngove]

Could you feel the can spitting when you sprayed, or does it just look bad now?

[@nandikak1517]

​@@BradAngoveyeah I could feel the can spitting while spraying. Every time I paused in between, even though it was for few seconds. It spat

[@BradAngove]

Ok, so maybe just using a new can might solve the problem then.

[@murpsman]

This is why I use spray can handles. I don't get my finger anywhere the nozzle.

[@andrewherndon3136]

I was outside in the sun hot 90 degrees can in the sun still spiting to no color at all, just paid for the can brand new. Is it just old? I will probably just return it to Walmart.

[@BradAngove]

It’s probably got a jam preventing it from spraying properly. Best to just return it.

[@chriswick21]

lmao! omg.. i feel like an idiot. was gonna ask about this very thing and sure enough, Brad has a video with all the answers. badass mayne.

[@BradAngove]

Glad I could help

[@AndrewVaughn]

Have you tried tape on the tip? I have had good luck with it pulling the clog out.

[@BradAngove]

Intriguing.

[@j.r.dubblu1851]

I have a quick question. So My client just dropped off the stain they want me to use, and it's dries out a little. The color is no longer available...is the stain salvageable? Can I get it back liquid or just buy a new stain? I was trying to save money...HELP

[@BradAngove]

What kind of stain is it?

[@j.r.dubblu1851]

@@BradAngovean old ass crappy stain. I threw it away it didn't have enough lacquer in it I decided.

[@mariamhamed4485]

My can stopped spraying and is hissing when the nozzle is removed ... Not sure what to do...was brand new and only used it once before it stopped working :(

[@BradAngove]

Have you tried putting a different nozzle on it?

[@mariamhamed4485]

@@BradAngove yes and still nothing :(

[@BradAngove]

Must be a faulty valve in the can then.

[@mariamhamed4485]

@@BradAngove it does look that way...it's a shame though....the strange thing is that it worked for a bit then just stopped

[@BradAngove]

I’ve definitely had that happen before

[@Kalmah-ic5nf]

LOL I knew my can was not clogged and I was watching this and when he showed the finger part, I said I know for a fact I don't have my finger too far forward, I literally looked down and the tip of my index finger is covered in black paint.

[@BradAngove]

Haha it’s a very common mistake.

[@Priest]

4:08 that advice is under-rated, after mine started spitting i noticed my finger is wet, yup...

[@BradAngove]

Hopefully it’s working better for you now.

[@daviidhopper7875]

it's a dangerous game to play. 😆

[@briangregory6303]

4 years in the military and no one ever knew that. My father-in-law told me to turn the can upside down.

[@edwardbachman9135]

Another finger/glove flunky here! How ironic! Wearing nitrile gloves thinking I was protecting my hands from the dripping paint... which was dripping because the glove fingertip was blocking the nozzle!

[@BradAngove]

Haha it happens to the best of us.

[@DragonofLimerick]

I hold the can under my armpit, shake it and keep putting it back under my armpit, shake again until it's warmed up

[@BradAngove]

I can’t tell if you’re joking or not, but that would probably work ok.

[@DragonofLimerick]

it was very cool out when I started painting the telecaster copy my parents gave me in the 70s (using the knowledge I'd gained from your videos) so I tried this little trick and it warmed the spray cans rather quickly@@BradAngove

[@ricksigurdson2016]

You forgot one. Not enough paint or propellant left.

[@heaven_11_forever]

this is so niche…. but i didn’t consider my long fingernails were the root of the problem 🙃

[@BradAngove]

It’s a surprising issue for a lot of people

[@prancstaman]

They are so rood if they are spitting. Very unprofessional of them. So, pick their nozzles clean, warm them up, and shake vigorously, LOL. Sounds like a cheap date to me, LOL.

[@BradAngove]

Wow.