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alanp561 · 10-27-2020, 08:17 PM

I have several spray cans of Rustoleum that I've had for more than two years. About 9 months ago, I turned the cans upside down and every month after that, I would alternate turning them right side up and back upside down. I shake them well when I'm ready to use them and haven't lost any more cans of usable paint.

cajunfirehawk · 11-08-2020, 11:43 PM

Now this spray can issue has gotten worse in my shop

I have both a can of WD-40 and a can of Kroil, both have content in them (1/5th of a can?) and will shake up, but neither will spray anything out, no matter any trick I try...

Mart · 11-09-2020, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cajunfirehawk

Now this spray can issue has gotten worse in my shop

I have both a can of WD-40 and a can of Kroil, both have content in them (1/5th of a can?) and will shake up, but neither will spray anything out, no matter any trick I try...

Can you squeeze the cans? they may have lost their pressure/propellant. If you can squeeze the cans you might as well just puncture them and drain the contents into some other handy container.

Will D · 11-09-2020, 08:33 AM

Not sure bout the paint but I have saved old wd40 by cross docking with a can of compressed air or air duster. Connect the wd40 to air duster with little red straw. Squeeze both triggers for a minute and the air pressure will equalize between the 2 cans. Disconnect and you can now use that last bit of wd40.

ursus · 11-09-2020, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Will D

Not sure bout the paint but I have saved old wd40 by cross docking with a can of compressed air or air duster. Connect the wd40 to air duster with little red straw. Squeeze both triggers for a minute and the air pressure will equalize between the 2 cans. Disconnect and you can now use that last bit of wd40.

Brilliant!!

tubman · 11-09-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Will D

Not sure bout the paint but I have saved old wd40 by cross docking with a can of compressed air or air duster. Connect the wd40 to air duster with little red straw. Squeeze both triggers for a minute and the air pressure will equalize between the 2 cans. Disconnect and you can now use that last bit of wd40.

I hope a new can of compressed air is a lot cheaper than a new can of WD-40.

Will D · 11-09-2020, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

I hope a new can of compressed air is a lot cheaper than a new can of WD-40.

Used this method in a pinch when I did not want to make a return visit to a job and had a can of air and a can of wd40 with none....

38bill · 11-09-2020, 07:12 PM

Just buy a gallon of WD40 and a spray bottle and your good to go.

fortyfords · 11-09-2020, 07:37 PM

After painting, I always clean out the nozzle with lacquer thinner or acetone and then blow out the nozzle with air. I never turn the can upside down and after cleaning, I have never had a clogged nozzle.

ronn · 11-11-2020, 09:23 AM

rustoleum lost me a couple yrs back because of this issue. got tired of returning them to walmart.

ONLY KRYLON FOR ME!

10-27-2020, 08:17 PM	#61
alanp561 Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cleveland TN Posts: 33	Re: Rust Oleum spray cans I have several spray cans of Rustoleum that I've had for more than two years. About 9 months ago, I turned the cans upside down and every month after that, I would alternate turning them right side up and back upside down. I shake them well when I'm ready to use them and haven't lost any more cans of usable paint.

11-08-2020, 11:43 PM	#62
cajunfirehawk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ms GulfCoast Posts: 238	Re: Rust Oleum spray cans Now this spray can issue has gotten worse in my shop I have both a can of WD-40 and a can of Kroil, both have content in them (1/5th of a can?) and will shake up, but neither will spray anything out, no matter any trick I try... __________________ Regards, Todd 1936 FORD Tudor Slantback "cajunhotrodder" on instagram/youtube

11-09-2020, 08:33 AM	#64
Will D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: BC Canada Posts: 573	Re: Rust Oleum spray cans Not sure bout the paint but I have saved old wd40 by cross docking with a can of compressed air or air duster. Connect the wd40 to air duster with little red straw. Squeeze both triggers for a minute and the air pressure will equalize between the 2 cans. Disconnect and you can now use that last bit of wd40.

11-09-2020, 07:12 PM	#68
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,207	Re: Rust Oleum spray cans Just buy a gallon of WD40 and a spray bottle and your good to go.

11-09-2020, 07:37 PM	#69
fortyfords Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: faucett, mo Posts: 454	Re: Rust Oleum spray cans After painting, I always clean out the nozzle with lacquer thinner or acetone and then blow out the nozzle with air. I never turn the can upside down and after cleaning, I have never had a clogged nozzle.

11-11-2020, 09:23 AM	#70
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Rust Oleum spray cans rustoleum lost me a couple yrs back because of this issue. got tired of returning them to walmart. ONLY KRYLON FOR ME!