Markell Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 What is the trick to keeping the little squeeze bottle clean? I have several that drip and run once I put the top back on. I feel like an idiot asking this question but I can't even read the name of the color on some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 All mine a covered in the crap I am wondering the same thing no matter how many times I wipe them off there covered in it the next time I look at em'??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 They're all pretty messy, but MF's are a nightmare. Those little screw-on lids are miserable to work with. I set my colors on paper towels, then give 'em a good rub down when I'm finished. I don't think there's too much you can do to prevent that. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I thought that I was the only messy marvin that couldn't keep his color bottles clean!!! MF is by far the worst with the flat top. I know there must be some obsessive, compulsive person that has the answer to this. Come on fess up and we won't make fun of your neurosis. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richoc Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Ok, have not poured a bait in like 15 years. I remember little pointy tip bottles with a red snap cap is what I had back then. But what if you use suringes to draw out the amout of colorant needed, there buy never pouring out of the bottle. No goo at the tip or in the tops treads, or even contacting the tip. Thinking that would keep it clean.( you wanted it) You will just have dirty needles to keep in zip lock bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbass Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Richoc's idea works pretty good for keeping the bottles clean,but the real advantage is the ability to accurately measure the colors. "Drops" are the normal measurement, but I have found that "cc's" really give good consistentcy to my premixes. Ive been using the syringes for quite awhile and they are the cat's ---. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 How easy are they to clean? It seems like you'd need a syringe for each separate color? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbass Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I use the large syringes that the animal vets use and I keep quite a few of them around. I "clean" them just by sucking up a little bit of uncolored plastic, shake it a little and squirt it out. The plunger actually does a pretty good job of keeping the barrel clean. I keep a small bottle of uncolored plastic to stick the syringes in between uses. That keeps the small amount of color left in them from "clotting". I premix colors in 64 oz containers and the syringes sure do a good job of eliminating color variations from lot to lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 I can tell you what I know about syringes. You would need a syringe for each color. There is 20 to 25 drops per ml or cc (varies with the opening size of the dropper). There are caps called adaptacaps that are designed to fit oral syringes. The one major problem is the cost. The 1 ml oral syringes would run about 30 to 50 cents apeice and the adaptacaps would probably run close to a dollar apeice. That could get expensive if you have many colors. I will also have to see if they make and adaptacap that small. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Sounds like something to think about. Another dumb question........ where's the best place to get 'em? My drug experience was limited in my younger days. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Well Chris, that is another problem. The only one that will have those is a compounding pharmacist. I know, because I are one . I bet you have one in the area close. Check your phone book, or call your doctor's office they will know one. Most are owned by individual pharmacists. I bet the pharmacist will be a fisherman and you can trade worms for stuff. If he won't trade, he is crazy. You have the best hand pours I have ever seen. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted June 30, 2004 Report Share Posted June 30, 2004 Chris PM me snail mail address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 You can always order syringes from places like Fisher Scientific, Aldrich, etc... your one step shop for lab supplies. They also sell plenty of different vials and containers that colors can be transferred to. Buy caps with teflon septa and you will have some of the cleanesest color dispensing bottles. The septa will clean the needle after removal and will keep spills non existant as long as the septa are replaced before they become pierced to much. As far as cleaning syringes you will find that they withstand some of the usual solvents that most guys will have around the house or shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted July 1, 2004 Report Share Posted July 1, 2004 Wow - didn't know these things were so easy to get. No wonder we have such a huge drug problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bama_bass35 Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 I am about to start making hand poured plastics myself and have not yet had to deal with this problem but has anyone tried using rubbing alcohol once you get through using the dye(s). A couple of other suggetions might work are a can of WD-40 or a spray bottle of Goo Gone both of which can be picked up at Wal-Mart for a couple of bucks. I don't know how well my suggestions might be but if it helps out then let me know because like I said before I'm about to start this myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
