Refill flat AEROSOL Spray Cans like the WD-40 and others

[@justaguy5422]

It's often the simple, humble process that is quite profound. This is one of those moments. Nicely done!

[@kennethcorriere2217]

If you have the small toolbox can of EW40 that is empty you can recharge it several times. I've been doing this for years. Simply take the red spray tube and attach it to the can with the most WD40 in it. Press both cans at the same time and it will fill the small can until the pressure equates. Presto the smaller can is back in service. Now its not full but almost 1/2 and you can fill it like this for years!

[@williamsnyder1205]

Thanks for that tip !!!

[@richardp5161]

Genius fix! I tried this using an air spray can and an exhausted wd40 can - worked great! This is the BEST solution that I've found. thanks.

[@ElsparkyG]

😂😂😂 THX I LOVE IT GOD IS GOOD

[@allnicksweretaken]

Awesome tip man! Tried this with the valve from an old mountain bike inner tube and one of those standing up bicycle pumps. No problemo doing it by myself. Worked like a charm on my alost empty air duster cans. Feels great knowing that I can puff away w/o seeing my money go with the wind. :D Many thanks.
Two of the cans did not have the male plastic pipe sticking up (that male part was in the spaying nozzle cap), so I just cut a short bit of the plastic pipe that came with the air duster can and put that into the hole. It sealed well enough to put as much pressure as I was comfotable with (heard a slight creaking sound around 60+ psi, and stopped).

[@russwentz3957]

Thank you for the excellent tip! WD-40 cans have been a problem over the years to the point that I would puncture the can with an awl and drain out the remnants. Re-pressurizing the can is absolutely the way to go.

[@williamsnyder1205]

I have done the same thing with dozens of cans myself, this is a game changer

[@felipesolanet7469]

OMG! I love it. I spent my life throwing out cans with lots of remaining fluid in them, whatever it is, paint, WE-40, lubricants, you name it. I am going to try it. THANK YOU FOR SHARING IT.

[@ashokmnagaral1133]

I used to keep cans in horizontal and upside down to extract ; but this method will extract 100% of left over contents! Great idea!

[@jamesharber7820]

I am ashamed to tell how many of these cans have cost me 33 1/3 % more than I had paid for them. Thank you so very much for this tip!

[@ralphreynolds4803]

Exactly!!!

[@bigbilltoady412]

I have never in my many years seen a WD-40 spray can run out of content and still have pressure left in the can. They always and I mean always run out of pressure while there is plenty of oil in the can. Always!!

[@brewsterly2927]

They are manipulating consumers, they know the easy fix problem but choose not to correct it.

[@colbornfarms4849]

I’ve never had that problem I use it all and then it just sprays air

[@willweyersolutions3359]

I gave up on the cans, I just buy the liquid jugs and pour it in a spray bottle, it has saved me many hours of frustration.

[@thepuddlejumper500]

I’ve got 2 in my garage that need this fix

[@bigbilltoady412]

@@brewsterly2927 The company must be owned by a Democrat

[@nw7696]

This was my "trick" as well since the 80's, certain manufacturers either didn't use enough propellant or the pickup tube inside the can was nicked and allowed too much gas to escape during normal use. This is definitely a way to get out almost all of the product. I'm sure you have helped a lot of people to get their moneys worth. 👍🏻

[@williamwest5827]

Thank you for a straight forward video without lots of gabbing about other things that don’t matter. I have some dead air cans I’m going to try this on.

[@davidjames666]

my air compressor came with the ‘needle’ to fill up soccer balls, etc. just the right size to stick in the middle of the spray can nub, push in, and air goes into the can

[@Scottocaster6668]

Now THAT is better than this videos idea!
Thanks man👍👍

[@davidjames666]

@@Scottocaster6668 yep, you do not even have to press down hard as the air flows backwards into the can because the cans valve is designed to keep contents in. i learned from this video that 100psi is ok. i stopped at 30psi (the can gets hard at that point and can not be squeezed) and sometimes needed 2 or 3 refills. you can hear the can contents bubbling as air from the compressor enters the can through the nozzle

[@Scottocaster6668]

@@davidjames666 yep, I just did it!
👍

[@davidjames666]

@J D no crossing needed. air compressors have a dial you can turn which sets the max pressure that comes out the end of the hose. - just turn it to 100psi

[@davidjames666]

@J D I wouldn’t recommend doing this either by my method, or the method presented in this video without an inline pressure gauge/regulator. I am certain one can get one for under $10 from Harbor freight or so.

[@loftsatsympaticodotc]

Great green tech to NOT waste anything on our planet, that has already been created. Some dummies will ask (does that also work for (fill in product name) as if the can colour or liquid inside makes a difference). But speaking of wasting, at 2:24., we GET it, no need to half empty your remaining fluid to hammer home that you pumped air into the can. PS, I used to service compressors, and today, still have units for sale- from 5 - 125 HP. We know air.
Thanks for a great savings idea! 👌

[@kinnaird100]

Thanks I was going to throw a half full can out your simple remedy worked perfectly . Thank goodness for you brilliant youtubers.

[@cliffweinan3907]

Thanks for great idea. Was always running out of WD-40 pressure so I tried your technique today. Had to cut about 1/4 of rubber off the base of valve stem so inside brass tube would press on on can stem. You have to use this valve stem to press open can white stem to get air pressure into the can. Air pressure along is not enough to overcome the can stem valve.. Your technique works, thanks a bunch.

[@kimp8079]

I tried this with a random seal cut from a rubber hose and a standard upright bicykle pump. Pressing the pump against the rubber was enough. Lovely bubbling sound inside the can. Pressure wants to go from higher to lower. The stem is a valve. Pressing it gets messy.

[@HendrikPlukaard]

Why is it that Americans need a gigantic amount of words and time to explain something that is obvious to any simple mind. To put a bit of air into a bottle is not exactly rocket science but the way it is presented seems to lift it to the level of a discovery worthy of a Nobel prize.

[@frederickbooth7970]

Fabulous method of restoring pressure in aerosol cans that have lost pressure! Probably could use this technique with aerosol paint cans too. Thanks for showing us!

[@michaelsauer3783]

Great idea.. I clean spray paint can values by turning the can upside down and spray until nothing but air but find that I end up over time with paint left in the can and out of air. This method will allow me to utilize the complete can of paint.

[@savannaswildnatureworkshop7810]

not really...air as a propellant makes a poor choice for rattle cans....but it's better than nothing.

[@richmac918]

Love these videos with quick fix suggestions. I had no idea a valve stem could be used to pressurize these cans. I don't know how many times I've picked up a can of something from my shop that was still half full of whatever only to find that it wouldn't spray and have to throw it away. I'll be certain to try this one out. Thanks for the tip

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@boston-strong8887]

So many smart UA-cam folks whom the rest of us can rely on!

[@teddekker3383]

What a GREAT idea :-)
Thank you - I have 3 cans saved up with a fair amount leftover without pressure.
I was just about to cut them open to save the oil.
Re-pressuring is so much better !!
Thanks again - Ted

[@anthonyscott16]

Never would have thought of this on my own. Great idea man! Thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@ihategoogle7849]

Another thing you can do in a pinch, is put the can in a freezer for a while, then press down on the cap after it's had time to chill and it will pull in a bit of air. Not as good as using a compressor, but it will allow you get a little more out.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Good tip.

[@owenprince4823]

This sounds like a cool idea but it has a chilling effect on me.

[@mobileagencyappsinfo3135]

This may be a good idea, but it leaves me COLD!

[@ahdohnwehngunsmoke7724]

I guess ya can go the other way ,just hold a lighter to the can to gain pressure(note to the curious, ,don't try it was meant in the sake of humor)

[@cdici511111]

Burrrrrrriliant! I've practiced this method so many times I got it down COLD!

[@hootinouts]

Thank you for sharing this my friend. Your idea here is priceless. I do something similar except I have a rubber tip on my blow gun that I push down over top of the spray can stem. I'll bet all the aerosol can manufacturers will have fits over this and now post a warning label about the dangers of recharging rattle cans. That warning would be right next to the ubiquitous Proposition 65 label.

[@oliverford9325]

You know it

[@ghostownaproach]

I bought an aluminum spray bottle at the dollar store and opened the WD-40 can and poured the contents into the spray bottle and am still using it. I like it better than the original spray can.

[@trentryan27]

Neat idea

[@chemo38]

So make a video showing us how to do it.

[@gillsimo5610]

@@chemo38 Eh? You need a video of somehow opening up a can of WD-40 & pouring it into a spray bottle?
Here's another video you might find just as useful!
ua-cam.com/video/VA4AACzlhe8/v-deo.html

[@stephenm5000]

The number of cans I have thrown into landfill over the last 4 decades, what a genius solution to use up all that product! Nice specific instructions too, 90psi, without that, I would no way attempt, thank you.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks. I generally only run about 50psi.

[@kdouglas10]

Be VERY careful to stay within nominal pressures. For safety's sake, use eye protection and wear gloves. DO NOT reinflate ANY can with signs of rust - it could explode and sever an important artery, and you would bleed out before the ambulance had left the garage. Otherwise - thanks for the idea!! I have hated throwing away useful product just because the pressure has bled down over time.

[@vinceking7878]

Keith Douglas
Good point. Irrelevant details

[@deibama]

Yes. It's much cheaper to replace an aerosol can than replace an eyeball.

[@phillipwhipple6573]

You need to put a little adventure in you life.

[@frankw8876]

I have enough adventures in my life hearing gunshots most every night in the neighborhood, using pneumatic framing nailer without eye protection, removing the pawls on my tablesaw, and going rock climbing this morning. Don't want to push it too far.

[@texasrox2010]

@@vinceking7878 yea, who needs to hear about irrelevant facts like arterial vulnerabilities, or the ever increasing response time of EMS in our "thriving" first world society.
What a dork amirite guyz

[@bowmanw1839]

All the cans I have thrown away due to the loss of propellent. Dam..good video

[@sixtyfiveford]

Bowman W Thanks Man.

[@frankw8876]

I cut the cans off at the top and save the material inside. If paint can, I save the little round marbles too. Save the can, put thinner in for the little paint brushes (oil base) - too lazy to clean them.

[@MuhammadAshraf-cx6nh]

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[@johnlibonati7807]

I was thinking the same thing... Just tossed a can of carb cleaner with lots left.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Im tired of that happening too

[@fredbergeron7997]

Amazing, I've been tossing my half full cans out all the time!

[@DJGive1]

Way cheaper than standing inline twice to exchange faulty brand new items. Thanks. You are more valuable than Wal-Mart

[@joeboyko2138]

I've been refilling low pressure cans for years with the rubber tip on my Cornwell air nozzle...valve stem is a good idea Thanks 65ford.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Joe Boyko (HELLBENT4) Thanks.

[@leoleonel6234]

wheres your vid ?

[@mikeross111]

Thank You for this. I have 4-5 cans of stuff currently sitting in my garage that are out of air.

[@morvieous]

Good thing u kept

[@warrenfloyd1484]

Great idea, I've done it using a rubber tipped blow gun, on the spray head, just push it down and end then hit it with air, also subbed, I like people who solve problems that most people would just buy new, thanks brother 😎😎

[@billbobs]

I too have always used rubber tip blow gun

[@SpaceShipDeathstar]

Nobody else earned a subscription so fast. No bullshit, no expensive tools required. Thank you!

[@PrivateEyeYiYi]

This deserves a Nobel Prize.

[@sixtyfiveford]

PrivateEyeYiYi Thanks.. I'm glad you like it.

[@attre3]

Yes, it is very explosive to put oxygen in the can with a very flammable liquid. That is the reference to Nobel right? If you want to refill, you should use pure nitrogen and not air.

[@taunteratwill1787]

Your Nobel prize standards are VERY low. . . . right? :-)

[@ernestledo341]

You are right bro. He deserves a Nobel

[@davidcopson5800]

Don't say that. The poor guy will under tremendous pressure.

[@Burnscar81]

Nice dude! I've tossed out half full WD40 cans in the past because the propellant was used up. NEVER AGAIN!
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Burnscar81 Awesome. I'm glad you like the video.

[@waltergriffith7666]

It seems like WD40 deliberately uses failure-prone valves to promote more sales.

[@chupacabra1765]

This has been a long standing history with my experience with WD 40. They should be filled with a butane/ propane mix. This propellant will partly desvolve into the solution that will release as the product is dispensed. I believe they are filled with CO2. Ive had many cans go dead, and have wrote the manufacture of WD and they have sent me replacement cans, so koodo's to them, I appreciated that they addressed my issue. I have now 4 cans of WD with plenty of product in the can, but no propellant to extract it I think I will try this method, but with propane/ butane mix and see if this improves the performance of the dispensing.

[@Georgiaboy9009]

Before becoming a full time mechanic, I worked in the tire industry for 10+ years, changed 50,000+ tires, probably half of which I installed new valve stems in the process, and I still never would have thought of this. Thank you for sharing, now what about cans that do not have an external stem on them? Do you have any tricks for safely re-pressurizing those cans?

[@richardgewin2282]

Pl

😑😑😑😑

[@spencer6874]

o my ur poor back, idk how u did it. i just started being a lube tech and every other day we do a car with tires and i hate every moment of it.

[@Georgiaboy9009]

@@spencer6874 They get to a point where it becomes a effortless task, even the many 37" Mud Tires on 20" rims, when done correctly and I'm no big dude by any means (5'11 and about 150-155lbs). That being said, now that I own my own shop and have the choice I do not, nor do I plan to, offer tire services. I don't even offer oil chances, however, will occasionally perform them if vehicle is already here having other work done or if a repair requires it. I never minded being a lube tech while also I would never want to have to go back to doing it.

[@hbracerx]

get an air gun with a rubber tip, push down on the nozzle of the can, put the rubber tip firmly against the opening in the nozzle then squeeze the trigger on the air gun to transfer air though the now open nozzle in the can. I do this all the time.

[@iameatingtrifle]

Thats the second simple tip i've learnt in 2 days that I would never have thought of myself. Thank you for posting this.
(If anyone's interested the other one was sharpening multi-tool blades !)

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@highpockets5340]

I just watched a woman pull a stump out of the ground with a tire/rim and ratchetstrap hooked to the truck and never even had to rev it up. My second simple tip I've learned today, Thanks for sharing

[@marknasia5293]

Thank you for this, and WD seems to be one of the ones that does this regularly. Great mech hack, thanks!

[@tonyemjay7011]

does the white nozzle on the WD40 need to be pushed down to insert the air or can it be filled without pressing it down?

[@marknasia5293]

tony emjay you remove the white button part of the nozzle leaving the small tube/steam of the nozzle. The tire valve goes over that small portion seating around the base of the top of the can. It works, and i am so happy, i have just resurrected like 4 old cans of WD40 that had the lubricant still in the cans but no pressure to access it. Before i had to cut the can open and save the fluid that way. This is so much easier..

[@gr33nguy101276]

I found another way to do it but I was unsure about the safety and the pressure. Your video cleared up the question of safety and 90 or so PSI. thank you.

[@t9cstudio]

Just refilled a carb cleaner can and a PB can I hung on to for who knows why! Thanks!

[@giovanni1609]

I was making holes in the can to get the WD40 out before I saw this. Thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Elber Galarga I'm glad you found the video.

[@Rusiputki]

I just did the same, to be honest I don't mind I prefer to apply it with a brush anyway

[@GlenStone_theoutershell]

Be careful! "Oil (hydrocarbons) in the presence of oxygen under pressure burn violently (combust, explode)."
Ask any welder why you should never oil an oxygen regulator valve. I know, the atmosphere contains little more than 20% oxygen, but under certain conditions, re-pressurizing your can of WD-40 could be life-changing...for the worse.
One of the propellants originally used in WD-40 aerosol cans was butane, but to reduce the flammability of WD-40, the manufacturer switched to CO2 (carbon dioxide) or other gases that don't support combustion. Using air to pressurize hydrocarbons like oil or WD-40 can be very dangerous.

[@capnbilll2913]

It takes about 380 psi to ignite oil (diesel). You would want to avoid static when filling. But 70 psi at room temperature isn't going to hit ignition temperatures, and pressure.

[@mateobrainardo4770]

The vapor pressure of the WD-40 “active ingredients”, i.e. the ingredients susceptible to oxidation and combustion, are insignificant to addition of a few pounds of air pressure to the can at normal environmental temperature and conditions. It shouldn’t blow up, or ignite. Try it and see!

[@dixiegarage400]

yea, but what isn't dangerous in this world.....give the can some air and use the product you paid for with your hard earned dinero......the odds of blowing yourself up are less than the same odds of dying from covid........which is another bit of scare tactics

[@JCHANDYMAN1970]

We often spray wd40 on a fire ...don't try that with a refilled can it could be explosive

[@fredsasse9973]

An oxygen regulator handles 100% oxygen at several hundred to a couple of thousand psi. 20% O2 at 70 psi will not have the same explosive effect.

[@tjones99]

I use a different approach to re-pressurize mine. I find that the "canned air" tube will fit into the WD40 tube hole and seal. Then I turn the canned air upside down and press both buttons and the canned air pushes liquid canned air into the WD40 tin. That works even better than just compressed air.

[@shmvon]

where I live, canned air is about as expensive as WD40, so that wouldn't be very efficient moneywise

[@tjones99]

@@shmvon It actually takes very little canned air to recharge the WD40. You could recharge about 10 WD40 on one canned air. And WD40 lubricates better than air so sometimes its just about getting the job done!

[@nickloss2377]

this happens to me with almost every aerosol spray bottle of stuff...except WD40! I knew there must be a way to recharge these bottles with a wee bit of air pressure. thanks for the tip.
PS: companies that purposefully fill their cans with insufficient pressure and make us prematurely throw them out as a way of increasing sales need to be called out. not only are these cans not recyclable, but throwing them out while they're still filled with chemicals is so much worse for the environment that empty cans

[@luckytrader8551]

I had a squeaky door I got my can of WD40 and pressed the nozzle and nothing came out.i was about to throw the can out. There was too much solvent in the can to waste like that. I came across this video by doing a search on UA-cam. I decided to take my non working can of WD40 to my nearest tire shop, I asked him if he can do me a favor and put air in my can of WD40 , he looked at me as if I were crazy ,but he did. Sure enough it worked. I now have a can of WD40 that i was going to throw out working again. Thanks to this video.

[@watcherwatchmen7785]

Better way to oil your hinges is to remove the pins and GREASE them. The grease stays put and will outlast WD40, which is a penetrating oil/solvent. A small finishing nail or punch from underneath will knock out the pins easily for maintenance. Also easier to remove doors that way if you're painting a room.

[@darrylmorris6604]

Your idea is the Epitome of Cool!!😎😎 I just tried it with a Viair compact tire inflator and a valve core to add air to 4 cans of WD40!! Needless to say, SO AWESOME!! Thank you!! Take care and stay safe 🤙🤙

[@RTFLDGR]

All these years. That is obvious! Why didn't I do this before?

[@blakethlabuuth6776]

I have 2 dead cans in the shed! i know what im doing now

[@paulhooson6850]

This is a pure genius fix. And, to think I thought I was clever to do a 1 minute battery charger conversion from those $1 Dollar Tree solar yard lights. This can refill is the best cool fix ever!

[@eliyahu7777777]

Do u have a video about that charger conversion?

[@stanleykirby989]

This is the greatest post I've seen in a long time thanks for the clip.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@civilmel619]

Dude.....fkn genius!!!!! Just saved me frustration with some spray cans in my garage.

[@alloret302]

Can you now make a video on how to remove the palm shaped dent from one's forehead after smacking oneself for not thinking of this before??
...and thank you, btw. Great idea!

[@hawkrider88]

Us one of those sanction cup dent removers that you'll find elsewhere here on FB.

[@alphashifter2207]

Two similar valves, sealed FIRMLY against the nares, (helpful to have assistants), add pressure until anatomical position is attained. Presta...Er no...Schrader!

[@welders485]

I use this all the time. I use a large hyperdermic needle from a farm store and made a tip for it that fits over the plastic needle on the can . I can fill the can with whatever I want, Usually rubbing alcohol. Then I have another plastic tip on a cheep harbor freight air gun , that I use to pressurize the can.

[@starbearry]

This is pretty cool but as previously mentioned, i just lay the can on its side and stomp on it. Initially, there is hardly any pressure in the can so it crushes quite easily. This raises the pressure inside the can just enuff to get that last little bit out. Crude, but effective.

[@wepntech]

swerve driver true enough but also ruins the can. if it's empty you can refilll the cans with wtvr you want to as well.

[@bikerusl]

+swerve driver that is also clever for us lazier folks

[@richardphelps7301]

Or if you are in a hurry and need the contents immediately and don’t have the necessary items to add pressurize to the can

[@mhern57]

@@richardphelps7301
Yup that's good common sense.

[@robertdorman5486]

Not a good idea,
Adding oxygen into a flammable gas.
Explosion waiting to happen!

[@bradbrown8759]

I believe this will work ok for most fluids but I would advise not to do this with spray paint. Plain air may cause the paint to clump and start cureing in the can. You would get a splattery messy spray. If you used it soon it should be ok. Though paint not comeing out Is usually from a plugged sprayer & not from inadequate pressure.

[@morvieous]

I was going to do it for wd40 and quad oil...

[@popeyegordon]

Just do it right before you are ready to use the paint.

[@shadetreeprofessor5723]

I knew it! That's why I kept them around. Thanks!

[@HillCountryPrepper]

I discovered just this afternoon that a can of WD-40 had lost it's propellent. I was going to toss it, since I had a newer can, but kept it, wondering how I could repressurize it. And then a couple of hours later, this video pops up in my feed. I didn't search for it, it just popped up. I didn't even say anything about needing to know how to repressurize the aerosol can, it just popped up in my feed. Kinda spooky, don't you think? Anyway, I'm trying this technique tomorrow!! Thanks for the great tip.

[@gsau3000]

Fkn brilliant! As soon as I saw this, I went out to the garage and did it. Thanks for the amazing tip.

[@dirtnyaface]

Genius. Absolutely genius! Its these little things that make the difference lol

[@rodeoclownobama5796]

The propellant helps pump WD-40 out of the can effectively. The propellant used in WD-40 is carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 is an inert gas which helps empty the can. Plus, the addition of CO2 reduces the number of VOCs, which helps towards preserving the environment

[@miguelespinoza5575]

Usually when I watch a UA-cam video that caught my eye and was completely unrelated to why I was on UA-cam to begin with. I always regret clicking and wasting time watching. This one is one I am glad I clicked on because I literally have 3 half full WD-40 cans that I shake upside down and let Drip on what I want to use it on. I don't think of myself as cheap, I would just hate to be so wasteful. I am so happy that I need to check myself and use my mood to do something for Wifey. Sorry about jumping way off Topic. Anyway, Great Video. Appreciated.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@ByGraceIGo]

Great idea! I'm so sick of these W-D40 cans running out of pressure because they use CO2 instead as a propellant which is better for the environment but sucks for the consumer wanting to use all of the product.

[@thomaswisniewski5380]

How in the world can co2 be better than compressed air???

[@MH-WM]

What do you think Co2 is partner? You probably have a Schrader valve to check the air pressure inside your scull 😄

[@brucehart4627]

Just using air makes the internal contents of the can a combustible mixture.CO2 does not

[@loftsatsympaticodotc]

@@MH-WM Love it, and I hope your picturesque comparison makes it to the UA-cam Comments humour sweepstakes

[@beefcakes27]

After the explosion: "We think he was freebasing WD-40."

[@shempshempleton4746]

You caused me to laugh out loud. Thanks!

[@beefcakes27]

@@shempshempleton4746 Hope you're having a good weekend, brother...

[@shempshempleton4746]

@@beefcakes27 Thanks, you too. God bless, stay safe :)

[@darrenfrith3958]

I have a compressor that’ll do 4500 psi. Gonna test the limits. Hold my beer.

[@peacemaker4814]

Lmao😂😂...my thoughts exactly !
Had a tire blow up one time...not worth the risk to me.

[@dorothyculbertson5640]

This video has just gotten you another sub👍 I've had to cut open cans before and pour the contents into jars because of them losing air pressure, game changer here for sure, much appreciated

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@G31mR]

That's not a valve core ( @ :40), it's a valve stem. The core is inside the stem.

[@CurlyQLink]

Great idea and video. I go to the Automotive Departments at Walmart and Sam's Club for value stems the few times I did need one and they we're always accommodating :-)

[@morvieous]

Make sure to use short controlled bursts to avoid overfill or exploding can

[@commentatron]

Good outhouse advice, too.

[@MrJafeica]

So simple, its like you cant see the forest because of the trees. However it was now pointed out to me. Kudo's to you sir . You don't know how many cans I've have run out of propellant now I can make my problems go away. Thank You Ihor

[@polliticslie4603]

Even after always holding the can upright to use it, bringing it in the house during Winter time, and using it within 1-2 years of purchasing, there was always quite a bit of the WD-40 left in it. I stopped buying it like 10 years ago and started using PB Blaster ... never even have close to the amount left in the can as what WD-40 did. I remember while growing up in the 70's and 80's the WD-40 never did that.

[@sixtyfiveford]

You are right. I switch completely to PB years ago and have never looked back.

[@polliticslie4603]

@@sixtyfiveford
and I can't say for certain but it would seem to me that the manufacture of WD-40 did it so we had to come back sooner to buy more of it.
I had even sent several messages to their company over a couple year period, as well as friends and family, about the WD-40 but all we ever got was either the business' typically adopted formatted reply of "sorry for the inconvenience' or "we're not sure why that would happening. If it continues, please contact us again" but nothing with their product ever being fixed back to the way it was.
So like you said, switched completely to PB and never looked back!

[@FrancesBarkerJoyBarker]

Yes thanks I have thrown out so many cans that lost their air or whatever you use to pump it up

[@thomasreddick5908]

Dude! I’m always learning new stuff thanks to your channel.... wow... thank you so much you make me smarter.. have a wonderful day and stay healthy...

[@yurmajestyisnotimpressed3789]

This is a good one. Another hvkc i came across along the way to build up pressure in pressureless cans is to place it in warm water and slowly increase the temperature close to a boil but you want to be on the conservative side while doing this. To be safe.

[@danrickard1911]

That is a “Valve Stem”. The valve core is inside the valve stem. Great hack however. Nice job!

[@hootinouts]

Correct. The actual valve inside is referred to as a Schrader Valve.

[@Feather_the_great]

Why do guys always have to show off! Lol

[@slimpkl1809]

Thanks saved me the trouble of saying the same thing as both of you...

[@radcliffegayle9261]

Hey i appreciate this video, i always ran out of air with these WD40s can

[@fostexfan160]

Thanks Dan....I was looking on ebay but only found the core, then I put valve stem in the search engine and bingo!! Amazing the difference in one word!

[@fearlessfred89]

Why didn't I think of that ? Great tip! That's the hack of the year .

[@drd1924]

Agreed, one of those Duh! moments when you can rebuild a motor but can't think to just refill an aerosol can.
Best hack I've seen in years!

[@conscience-commenter]

A piece of rubber tube the proper id that fits over the cans plastic inlet attached to a bike pump, foot pump will do the job as well . Thanks for showing how to get all the product out when the can loses pressure . Always wear safety glasses around pressurized products .

[@michaellambert5223]

That’s cool dude! I usually just cut the dang can and dump into a container I use for a soak on stuff.

[@LacyBeee]

You just gave me back sooo much paint, you just earned a subscriber

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome. It's great to meet you.

[@ericwilkes238]

You horner our fallen heros that gave their lives for humanity.

[@larryfine4498]

Just make sure that air supply is dry.

[@PacoOtis]

Dude! We owe you a beer! Thanks for the video!

[@Cultural_Supremacist]

Who’s we? 😁

[@markbenoit]

I bought a Sure shot sprayer a long time ago, saved me a lot of money over the years. They hold up too. I have one with wd-40 and one with acetone. Depending on what you put in a regular sprayer, the seals often fail.

[@johneubanks5951]

72 psi. Is what told by our company engineer. We actually go by Bar psi. But it's 72psi when you break it down. Thanks for the video..

[@thomasblackwell9507]

I look forward to trying this with my dead shaving cream cans. I shake them and hear stuff still in it but it doesn’t come out.

[@furiousstylze1]

Thank you this has happened to me soooo many times and I end up throwing them away such a waste... Never again!!!... Lol

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@kenbellchambers4577]

I always get the lubricant even if I have to drill or punch a hole in the spray can. Just make sure it has no air inside, as some times spray paint cans still have air but the nozzle is clogged with dried paint, and wrap in a towel to avoid injury. I have done this many times to collect the remaining paint and haven't ever been hurt.

[@galenbean3606]

Just recharge with Butane. Connect nozzles together make sure Butane is Aiming Down and press Both Nozzles at the Same Time. Read the label on other spray cans they use Butane as propellant in many. I have also used Starting Fluid when I was in a hurry.

[@oftenwrongphong]

dude, I sell tire valves, so have thousands around....never thought of using them to refill my cans. Thanks!

[@ipissed]

A good stomp usually gets the last bit out.

[@morvieous]

Show us your trick

[@commentatron]

Peg Leg Pete endorses this message.

[@shawnbroyles8274]

Liquid wrench always goes flat no more poking a hole and dripping it out!!!

[@MrTruckerf]

That's what I have always done, too. And I had an air compressor within 25 feet of me when I pierced the cans.

[@chrisnielsen5467]

I found a store with $1 carb cleaner, I bought a few cases and it turned out they had no pressure. I was gonna throw them out until I saw this. Thanks!

[@celticlightning9703]

Something that is useful. Great channel!! Wish I would've found 7-8 years ago.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey thanks

[@panicp2000]

Mate, Just emptied my propellantless WD40 can thanks to your awesome advice. I had a compressor in the car which had the perfect little adapter (I think it was supposed to be for a football/basketball) and it worked like a charm!
Thanks from Ozzie mate!
Dave

[@OogieWa]

Hey, thanks, someone that's actually done it! Most YT comments are about as reliable as the actual info on YT. Shaky at best, lol!

[@jasonjuggler3457]

Best video on youtube ever. ive finally learnt something.

[@dashlamb9318]

You can also take a can without pressure, puncture a hole in it and drain the fluid in a glass jar. You can then apply it with a small paint brush or put it in a cheap spray bottle and spray it on. Just save the liquid in the can (which has to be designed with "planned obsolescence" i.e.) forcing you to buy more of the crap - be it WD 40 or PBBlaster, or what ever. I keep a glass jar of PB Blaster around all the time. But your idea or re-pressurizing is a good one.

[@covercalls88]

I took a valve stem from a used bicycle inner tube and it sealed around the plastic stem from the can. Worked out very well.

[@nathankim9359]

I just took a ball inflating needle and shoved it down the tube. Works great.

[@ricks.1318]

You CAN damage your "pee pee valve" doing that ........
lol :) :) :) Not to mention the "OUCH" factor involved .....

[@simplyrise5217]

Nice video and tip. You could be on wd40 hit-list?😳 We value your sacrifice bro😂😂😂

[@kafi2464]

well they not cheating us out of lubricant and i don't think air is more expensive then the lubricant.....

[@samstyme4125]

I have a half can of WD40 in my garage right now that I was smh about with no air. Wow, videos like this, is why i love UA-cam. Thanks bro!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@richardteale8203]

Been doing this for decades, by removing the nozzle & just applying pressure with a standard air compressor with the blow gun held on the tip & depressed to recharge the can!

[@MrTruckerf]

Great idea and one I had not thought about trying. I will try this on spray paint cans also.

[@richardteale8203]

@@MrTruckerf You're welcome! Great to see I've helped you, plus I noticed a few others have up voted also! Cheers.🍻 Rich.😎

[@highpockets5340]

Why have you been holding this info all these years?🤣 Ive thrown dozens of cans away

[@richardteale8203]

@@highpockets5340 Oh, sorry bro, I'm not the tech type to make a channel to share this stuff, but gave with friends for as long as I've known. I only came to this channel as it came up in my feed & I watched it for obvious interest sake & thought to share my experience here?! Hopefully it'll be of some benefit to you from now?😉 Cheers.🍻 Rich.😎

[@travelernextstopheaven3286]

Thank you for sharing I was just thinking they are such a rip-off and I was going to bunch a hole into the can. Now I will air up my can of WD-40

[@Ozravens]

They are a rip off

[@JohnG1000]

No more buying cans of compressed air for $9 to dust off keyboards

[@TheFarmerfitz]

Just make sure all of the oil is out of the can before spraying your keyboard...lol

[@JohnG1000]

@@TheFarmerfitz I buy cans of compressed air to clean lint out of my gun internals.

[@Kemo-sc7nt]

U dont even need a can if u have a compressor!!!

[@JohnG1000]

@@Kemo-sc7nt I don't have a compressor where I clean my gun . I have one in the shed .

[@dorbot]

Or you can use a straw or just blow down the pipe like normal people. Like a bit of lint is going to stop a bullet, lolz. You people infuriate most of the rest. Have gun therefore competent. Merica Fuck Yea!

[@natashahancock9896]

Brilliant. I've probably thrown away a hundred gallons of paint, wd40, and other aerosol liquids, because of the issue described

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@tonytully4943]

Much easier and faster than how I have done it. Thanks for showing us

[@TheIanEzra]

Man that's great! I always have left overs in my spray cans. Thanks for sharing!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

No problem. Hopefully it comes in handy next time.