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08-22-2013, 08:46 PM | #1 |
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goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
I have a tall aerosol can of WD-40 that is almost full but refuses to spray.
Tried a different nozzle from a working can, no dice with it either, so the malfunction is in the can itself. Now comes the totally stupid part: Being a thrifty guy, I hate to chuck a full can of WD-40. Is it possible to open this can and remove the contents WITHOUT great bodily harm or loosing most of the contents in the process? I guess I really do have too much time on my hands, but I eagerly await your input on this........
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08-22-2013, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
A.. return it to lowes or home depot for another. no receipt needed
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08-22-2013, 09:09 PM | #3 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
I have a blow gun with a rubber tip and I put it up to the spay nozzle and push the spray nozzle down at the same time I blow air in the can. I never use more than about 60 pounds pressure for this and it has worked for me. I've had the same problem with spray cans of WD-40. I also have a small bottle with a brush that I fill with WD-40. I used a scatch awl to poke a hole on the side of the can near the top. You can also fill a plastic spray bottle, such as an empty Windex bottle.
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08-22-2013, 09:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
Throw it away and go get some PB Blast, Liquid Wrench, or other such.
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It isn't the best to use as a penetrating oil or as a lubricant, but WD-40 does work good to prevent rust and corrosion, it removes sticky goo, such as left behind by price stickers, and it makes a good hand cleaner if you don't have Goop handy. WD-40 also works great as a lubricant when tapping threads into aluminum. |
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08-22-2013, 09:58 PM | #7 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
I have used another can that is empty but still has pressure and connected them with the little spray tube to transfer some of the pressure
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08-22-2013, 10:01 PM | #8 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
If you try any fixes to the can, wear some sort of safety protection for your eyes and lungs just in case.
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08-22-2013, 11:40 PM | #9 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
Freeze the can in your home freezer. The internal pressure will drop. If you can dent the can with your thumb, you can punch a hole in it. I have done several. I like to apply WD40 with an Acid Brush sometimes. I keep some in a small canning jar.
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08-23-2013, 07:04 AM | #10 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
This isn't a "goofy" question! I have two cans with the same problem. I took the nozzle off and place the little white tip on whatever it is I want to loosen and push. In some ways this is better, you don't get so much at once. It's more controllable.
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08-23-2013, 07:40 AM | #12 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
Thanks everyone for the great responses.
I was going to take Mitch's advice and return it to Lowe's, but when I went down to the basement garage and got the can the miserable thing actually WORKED! This is after consistently refusing to work over a period of several weeks. Go figure. At least I know what to do next time. I particularly like the freezer solution, and don't worry I will definitely have safety glasses, long sleeves and gloves on before trying to do anything invasive........
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08-23-2013, 08:27 AM | #13 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
I discovered the "Freezer method" after leaving a can in an unheated Tractor Shed. It was winter and had been around zero for a week. I needed to start the tractor and when it was real cold the throttle shaft would get stiff and i was afraid of breaking it, so I would give it a shot of the 40 first. One day I left the can in the shed, and when i picked it up to use it next time it actually had a vacuum in it and sucked air in when i pushed the button! I brought the can in the house and next day it was back to pressure. I then put it in the Freezer and the pressure dropped again. So the propellent is very sensitive to temperature, and it contracts when cold. I have done this with Silicone Spray as well and keep some of that in a canning jar for brush application. I like the stuff but don't want it sprayed on other parts.
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08-23-2013, 10:45 AM | #14 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
This was interesting! More "goofy" questions anyone?
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08-23-2013, 10:51 AM | #15 |
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Re: goofy question, only slightly Model A related.....
I add air like Tom W. does. If you can't fix it with WD-40, duct tape or a hammer, you have an electrical problem!
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