3 Things You Must Know When Using Aerosol Spray Paints - Car Painting

By Pat Pollack

So you just finished putting that very first coat of paint on that car that youve been fixing and it looks good. You didn't realize that you had to the talent to spray paint a car. The only problem is you have run out of time and can't get the second coat on. Well that is really not going to be a problem, the cars in a protected area so you could get back at it next week. You simply stick the caps on the spray cans and stick them on the shelf for the time you are gone.

A week goes by and you're ready to go ahead and spray paint the car, or at least get the second coat on. You're all set up you've pulled the cans of spray paint off the shelf, and popped the lid on one of them. Then it doesn't seem to matter how hard you press the nozzle of the spray can nothing comes out. You remember that you didn't use it and it is almost full. And then you realise it must be clogged. No problem you merely get a thin piece of wire and try to clean it out.

After a couple of tries you realize it just is not going to clear, so you end up throwing an almost full can of rather expensive spray paint away. Then you remember what a buddy told you about spray paints. When you're done using them you must turn the can upside down and spray the paint for a couple of seconds. This can be done on a piece of cardboard. It would clear all the excess spray out of the nozzle so next time you go to use it, it won't be blocked. A good lesson learned.

You didn't realize the troubles that could occur when you went to spray paint a car, but thankfully you have a couple of cans of paint left so you can get on with it. You give the cans few shakes and in the end out comes the paint. There's one major trouble though, the colour doesn't look rather the same. The label says its the same color but what in the world is the problem here? Actually you most likely did not shake enough so the color wasnt properly mixed. You must shake the can vigorously you would hear the mixer ball inside the can rattle. Continue to shake for at least three to four minutes. Also at regular intervals while you are spraying give the can a good shake as well. This'll ensure that your paint remains well mixed and will equally distribute the color when you apply it. Keep in mind you must be as methodical when you go to spray paint a car, as you would a fine piece of furniture.

Other really fundamental point to keep in mind is that to spray paint a car is a large job, and most likely you would be abit tired afterwards. Clean up is really important and that implies making sure that you cleaned the nozzle of the spray as we talked over. Other really essential thing to keep in mind is to store your paints safely. Do not leave them in places where they can dry or freeze. - 21392

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