Can't afford airbrush paints? Try this AMAZING HACK! (How to use spray paints for airbrushing)
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- Опубліковано 17 січ 2024
- If you can't afford or get your hands on fancy airbrush paints, or you simply really like a particular spray paint, try this neat trick for using spray paints through an airbrush.
Not only can it be cheaper to decant spray paint from a can, using an airbrush instead of the spray can will result in a much cleaner finish as the airbrush is far more precise than the nozzle of a spray can.
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I made an even bigger mess after I finished recording lol. Shook the black and pearl paints only a tiny bit and they squirted two feet in the air. Not fun, have acetone handy.
interesting video, i was wondering if it would be possible to simply find smaller spray nozzles and that way create a smaller radius spray without having to do this process? what do you think
@@eddiexx Thanks! You mean a spray can with a nozzle that sprays more finely? Yes, they make spray cans that are designed for hobby painting, like Tamiya or Testors.
But they're usually small cans yet even more expensive than regular spray paints, but they work great if you don't have access to an airbrush.
Even still, the proper method of spray painting is to start off the object and end off the object so you're still wasting a decent amount of the spray paint.
yeah they are saturated solutions of the propellant gas in paint... thats a mistake you only make once (or twice)
I learned from the Barbatos Rex channel that you can add a bit of Mr. Color Leveling thinner to the paint and make it self leveling. Great video!
Best thinner on the market! Just make sure you ventilate it and have respiration! Thanks so much for watching!
Love this idea, will be giving a try in the near future. Thanks
Thanks!
Wow what a game changer this was! Not only am I saving money now, I can remember plenty of cans of paint that had an inner tube clogged, had too throw them away, thanks for showing us this.
Yeah, I have quite a few unused cans that are years old I can reuse. Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!
@@AsimPaints Well hold the phone, I just checked my garage and have cans of lube that are clogged, and the caps are clean so I know it's in the inner tube inside the can, so now I can do the same thing and not throw them away, I can reuse it in a squirt bottle. Why the F didn't I think of this? Cheers bro, thanks again.
@@thesmokingrooster8791 You're welcome! Happy painting!
Nice tip. Also works if your paint can has stopped working with paint left inside.
Tap the can with a small nail to degas,. Leaving the nail inside will slow the propellant's release to avoid any paint spray Later tap another hole to vent the can before pouring contents out Easypeasy
Dude ur awesome. I just did this with an awesome rustolium mettalic blue and it's the best paint job I have ever done. This is a game changer!
Thanks! Happy painting!
Turn cans upside down and push the spray nozzle to release the pressure. Propelant will be out - paint stays in the can.
That mess you made looks like amazing art 😍😍😍
Lol happy accident
Awesome video! I appreciate you taking the time to demonstrate the technique. I've never tried decanting so this is just a thought, when you drill your second hole, maybe make it the size of a straw to use as a spicket to help alleviate some of the mess.
Thanks for watching! And yeah, good tips, I could have done a few things differently to optimize the process and reduce the mess!
tip: tape a magnet to the bottom of the bottle so that the bearings don't block the dispenser
When I was a kid I use to cut these cans open after they were empty and recover the balls, they were great for the sling shot lol. I noticed you didn't mention mixing the contents of the can before emptying it into the bottle, I would think that not all the solids would not come out from the bottoms of the cans just by pouring them out. Personally I would make sure the paint was completely mixed or shaken before drilling the first hole so that I was getting all the solids out of the bottom of the can, buts thats just because it makes sense and my Grandmother always drilled into me "Waste not want not" course I never understood her lol, she would literally scrape the butter off the wrapper with a butter knife, but she lived through the Depression and everything was completely used. I seen another video where the guy just sprayed the can into a cup and then poured it into a bottle. This is a great idea and I agree about the overspray, also you showed us some very good points here, great video and very informative, also had some good laughs.
Thanks for watching! Yeah, I'd recommend giving the can a nice mix after drilling the holes to let the propellant escape. Just don't shake it before drilling the holes as you want as much propellant separated from the paint as possible.
Spraying directly in a cup works if you just want a small amount. And yeah, waste not is good advice, you can definitely still reuse the ball bearing in the new bottle, or save it in the event you need to sling shot someone lol.
What my buddy uses is nitrocellulose automotive paint - trade name DUCO - most auto trade paint suppliers have it and it can be color matched.
It needs to be thinned a bit with normal thinners and is about a quarter of the price of a spray can for 250 milli-liters (dont know what that is in imperial measurements)
However I have to say that some of the metallic and other special types are not available in nitrocellulose over the counter so this method of "harvesting" those paints is good to know.
What I really found interesting in this video is the bottles and especially the caps you use.
Thanks, I use this type of paint a lot on my various woodworking projects (boomerangs in particular) and every now and again I manage to block the spray nozzle.
Your idea will allow me to recover some of the paint with less wastage.
By way of a hint, when I use these spray cans I always stand them in WARM water before shaking the crap out of them. This results in smoother paint delivery especially when I use multiple light coats and a bucket of patience.
Also suggest using rubber gloves and a nail punch to stop the drill slipping around.
Yeah, I always warm my spray cans before using them too. Thanks for watching!
If you cut the can just below the rim you can let the air out with a small cut. Then when the gas stops cut around half of the can and make a spout then pour out the paint and the ball bearings at once. Do not cap the paint for a while to let absorbed gas free then check frequently after capping for a few hours or days. Cold will take days high temperatures will degas quicker.
Drilling the can on a curve can be dangerous. Fingers do not like drills and if the small drill breaks it is likely to make a bit more mess in the thumb than a small hole. Don't forget good drills also have sharp edges on the lands (sides)
Love the ideal but wonder if metal shaving would be an issue, could you test with magnets and let us know
I don't think the magnets I have are strong enough to pull the miniscule shavings that might have gotten in. I've gone through a whole bottle with no issues spraying through my airbrush, but if you want to be extra vigilant use a paint filter when pouring out the can.
My sunlu 3d print resin comes with a bunch of disposable filters I could use, and I have a ton of them from all the resin I buy, but I never bothered straining it lol.
Thank you for this interesting video. I'm wondering, when you drill the hole in the spray can, aren't there any iron filings that fall into the paint ?
Thanks for watching! I haven't had any issues with filings, as before I puncture through I try to brush off all the filings from the bit and can with my finger. Haven't had an issue with any clogging my airbrush, but you can always use a strainer to be extra careful.
You can buy decant spray nozzles it has a straw on it, and you just spray in a jar and let it set, and I don't make a mess at all .I do this quite often I use mason jars let them set with a loose lid for a few days, and I will take a chopstick and stir the paint every once in a while to DE gas and after it look like the gas is gone then I add it to a bottle. Im a full-time model builder, and I go through lots of paint. Good luck
I've seen people using straws and just spraying it through it into a jar, I'll have to check out these! Thanks for watching!
Any reason to mot just wait until its done de-gassing before putting in the ball bearings? Seems like ut would avoid all that possible mess
Yeah you can definitely just wait a few days before adding the ball bearings. I was impatient and trying to film a video or else I would have let it de-gas in the actual spray can after drilling the hole before pouring it into the dropper bottle.
You can make a hole by pounding in a thumbtack, then slowly pull it out.
Will this harm an airbrush in any way like with my O rings or my nozzle ? Cause I have like IWATA custom microns and that would suck if it damages the inner workings ??
Treat it like a stronger solvent based paint than lacquer, just be careful it doesn't spill out the cup and you should be fine.
If your airbrush can handle lacquer paints you should be good! You might want to have a dedicated brush for spray paints though as it is pretty difficult to clean.
Good idea. How long will they last in the bottle cheers Graham
Thanks! Honestly not sure how long they'll last. The bottle is pretty sealed so I don't forsee it going bad anytime soon. I've had that primer in the bottle for about 6 months and it still seems to work well. Might need to add some lacquer thinner.
@@AsimPaints thx mate.
What size are those bottles your pouring the paints into? Perfect size
240ml, linked in the description!
My friend, will you please tell me how you removed the cap off of the Rusto Universal can? Thank you.
I just broke it off. Slide a screwdriver under it and force it off.
@@AsimPaints haha thanks!
Can we use the degas cycle on our ultrasonic cleaner if we fill the cleaner with water then insert our paint bottle into this or is this still to dangerous. I would place outside to make it more safer.
Not sure what you're asking exactly. Degas cycle on the ultrasonic cleaner?
From an engineering perspective I understand what you are asking. In brief, yes it would assist. However; In the long run - you would need to be prepared to lose paint, messy cleanup and the expense of electricity etc... IMO the natural "fermintation" and slow gas release is worth the wait.
@@James-Page
Thanks for info, probably would be better and safer and cheaper to just let it set and degas
Great video! I'm definitely going to try this.
1)Since a spray can is typically 12oz(350ml), will one can fill six 2oz(60ml) squeeze bottles?
2)Does it matter if cans are room temperature or hotter/colder when I drill into them?
3)What's the shelf life of the paint after putting in bottles?
THANK YOU!
Thanks for watching! 6 2oz bottles might not be enough, as I would also recommend adding thinner to the paints. You don't want to drill into a hot can, pressure builds up as temps increase. And the shelf life is uncertain, I still am using bottles that are over half a year old.
has anyone used the rust-oleum protective enamel brush paint in the one pint cans.
I actually have that sitting with my paints haha. I never tried airbrushing it, I'm sure it would work fine so long as you thin it properly.
I got it to use as a protective enamel for the interior of parts where I cant paint. Thin it a bit like a thick wash, and swash it around the inside to coat it (used it on a 3d printed piggy bank's inside).
How long do the paints last in the bottles before the paints gets unusable?
Not 100% sure to be honest. I have paints going on strong for over half a year now. These are enamel so they're stubborn drying when you actually use them lol, so I think they're fine for a long time.
The one thing I would do that you didn't mention is that I would use a piece of masking tape to label the bottles of decanted paint with brand and color.
Good idea!
Decanting is great. I'll add just because it wasn't said in the video, it does significantly reduce the shelf life. Only decant what you plan to use within about a 6 month period. It's best to let the can sit at least overnight so the propellant all separates and let's the paint settle at the bottom. And whatever you do, do NOT shake the can or you'll have yourself a heck of a mess. 😂 I also cut the cans open afterwards and save the balls to reuse.
Does it really reduce the shelf-life by that much, even in a closed dropper bottle? I've had that primer and matte coat in those bottles for probably that long and they look fine lol.
And yeah, saving the ball bearing is nice, I'm just lazy and have a baggy of them.
How to cleaning airbrush after using decanted paint?
Use lacquer thinner or acetone.
I found that using a sharp pointed steel scribe is perfect for decanting. Since it's tapered, it starts out with a very small hole and you can slowly let the pressure our. When it's mostly de-pressurized, you cam wallow out the hole, then drain the paint into a container. I've used this method on numerous cans without any mess at all👍
How much paint are you getting out of a 12oz Rustoleum can? 12oz should be almost 360ml, the propellant gas bubbles probably add some to the volume, and the biggest bottles you linked are 240ml, quite a bit less. I always assumed that they packaged spray paint by how much you get since a 12oz can is bigger than a 12oz beer/pop can.
The white paint was the only one completely full, and there was only a small amount left in the can after pouring, so even before letting the gas propellant mixed in the paint degass, I'd estimate it's no more than 300ml.
Dont we want to agitate it after letting out the propellant to get all the solid pigments when we pour out the paint. Great video, lots of useful information.
Definitely true, I should have done this in the video. Just don't agitate it before letting the propellant out!
Two questions. 1. How long does the paint stay good in the bottles after completely degassing? And 2. Cant you use a refrigerant can with a puncture piece and a hose with a valve? Like the use to fill automotive a/c’s. If for noting else than just to degas each can. Sure could use some help getting subs
I'm not exactly sure how long it stays good for in the bottles. I've heard conflicting results; so long as the lid is sealed, 6 months. I've had some in the bottles for over 6 months and they're still good.
And I'm not familiar with doing this with a refrigerant can, but it sounds plausible!
Shake it if you want it to come out really fast and have something big to paint.
@@AsimPaints ua-cam.com/users/shorts2I89fGSi2n0?feature=share
Turn the spray can upside down and spray until the pressure is gone. The paint should remain in the can as its not being sucked up by the tube inside the can. Then after the can is out of pressure just drill a couple of small holws in the bottom of the can. Tip the can towards one of the two holes, the paint should pour out?
Just keep in mind some spray cans are designed to be sprayed from any angle, so even upside it'll spray paint.
Thanks for watching!
That metallic has to be thinned, I haven't thinned it yet as I haven't had a chance but running it through 0.45 needle kept clogging, then I had to run and didn't get a chance to working the thinning. My concern is it will *lose it's "metallic" look once thinned.
I had previously only decanted hobby paints like Mr. Color spray paints, so I was assuming off that.
But yeah, after using these, it's definitely better to thin them down even more!
I haven’t had luck using these and not destroying my rubber seals 🤔
Good video but too long. Glad he didn’t have to drill multiple holes. Good trick for airbrushes.
Why don’t you just turn the can upside down and let the propellant escape that way….its MUCH SAFER!
Turn it upside and spray it out like normal? That works too, though some cans are designed to be sprayed from any angle. This way is easier and quicker, there's really no danger unless you drill a large hole.
A lot of cans can still be sprayed upside down now. Gotta watch what you do that with 😂
😊 really turn the can over press the button let the air out out turn the can over and then drill your stupid hole . And yes I believe you will save a dollar here and there 😁
With all the waste be cheaper just to.buy correct paint
Rather long winded video, as well turning upside down, when you empty tin into another bottle cut tin open and put a ball bearing into your new container for mixing.
Yeah you can degas but what about drying paint?
As long as the hole isn't too big the paint will be fine while you let it degass. It will separate, and the pigment settles at the bottom and the thinner on top shielding it from the little air.
@@AsimPaintsOk, I'll have to try it, thanks
@@AsimPaints BTW, as I have stomach problems, I sometimes make my beer flat, what I do is get two glasses and pour the bear back and forth a few times, carefully at first but as it "degasses" you pour more quickly, within a minute or two you're done. My method might work with the paint.
Have you tried decanting any of the Hammered paints?
I have a couple of them but I don't think decanting is a good idea for them. I suspect the textured bits are way too large to spray through an airbrush.
OK ok get to it already geez
UA-cam has a 1.5x and even 2.0x speed.
you made us learn from your mistakes, you get a sub.but wouldnt be better to just peel the top off, instead of drilling to remove the paint ?
also i guess a vacumm chamber would remove the gas ?
Peel of the top of the spray can? Like the nozzle and spray valve? I'm sure you could do something like that.
A vacuum chamber would definitely help speed up the removal of propellant from the paint if you have one! Thanks for watching!
"cant afford a 5 dollar bottle of paint? Decant an 8 dollar can of paint into a bottle!"
Shhh!
I guess it's about availability. Even where I do groceries have spray paint, but I never see airbrush paint in my life
if you put masking tape on the place where you want to drill - it will not slide
Good tip!
Why don't you just spray the paint into a small glass jar and then let it sit to degass. A whole lot less trouble and you still have a spray can to be used in the normal way should you choose to.
That's great if you just want a small amount, but for doing multiple cans I think this method is easier. Just learn from my mistakes and you won't make a mess lol
Instead of drilling into a pressurized can, which is really fucking stupid, get a can of wd40 with the nozzle and hose. Use that nozzle and hose to transfer the paint.
It's only stupid if the person with the drill is stupid. It's only pressurized until it's not lol.
That gold was metalflake or was it metallic? I'm just starting airbrush
Metallic. It gives a really smooth metal look instead of a glittery type look.