markh28 Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 What are some of the ways you can get a small amount of paint out of a can? Other than the obvious, pouring it out. Pouring it is messy and seems wasteful to me especially when some of the paint I am using is pretty costly. Anyone have any tricks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 I use the tap the can method on my moisture cure urethane to get a small amount out without opening the can and allowing air and moisture into the can which starts the curing process. I used metal roofing screws that are self tapping and these have rubber gaskets which seal the can. Be careful using an electric drill to screw the roofing screw into the can as the cans are very thin and will strip easily. So for the MCU's we screw a screw near the bottom of the can on the side. This is the spigot. We also put one in the top of the can and we spray bloxygen in there to protect the Urethane from air and moisture. The bloxygen is a heavy gas, argon I believe, which is heavier than air that settles on the top protecting the urethane. When we want a little, we just take out our screw spigot and let it flow into a mixing cup and then put the screw back in. If the gasket tears, and some will, replace the screw with a new one. I tried to find a pic but must have deleted it. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markh28 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 What I am wanting to do is get about an airbrush cup full of paint. I have a couple 2oz cans of dick nite paint that I just received. I want to shoot them through an airbrush, and I will need to get a small amount into a mixing cup to thin out before I spray it. When I open the can and pour it, its going to slop all over the side of the can and get in the lid and everything. just wondered if there is an easier way. Perhaps I am overthinking this whole thing. It definitely would not be the first time I have done that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperCandy Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Use a straw. Dip in in, cover the top with your finger, then uncover the top to drop the paint into the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Try putting the paint in a different container like a squirt bottle so you can dispense the small amount you need at one time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperCandy Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Lol, I like Musky's idea better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 I use Createx paint. The cap opens and you can squeeze out 1 drop at a time. Counting drops is how i mix custom colors. If you know someone who is diabetic - ask them to save the test strip vials. They are great for storing small amounts of leftover colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperCandy Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 I use Testor's Aztek, they're set up the same way. Love those paints, and not as expensive as some others. Bonus, get the Micheal's Crafts app on your phone and wait for the 40, 50, and 60 percent sales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 You can get plastic ''pipettes'' for a few cents each on ''the bay'', BUT you might have to buy a 100--very handy- I use them all the time and they are immune to most solvents. Look I even found some-- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.H0.Xplastic+pipetts.TRS0&_nkw=plastic+pipetts&_sacat=0 Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperCandy Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 The pipettes thing is a great idea. My daughter likes the juice pouches, I can save the straws... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 hours ago, HarrisonNorton said: I always take cool ideas from a favorite resource. If interested, then look Full Posting here. I wish peace and good to everyone! And what has this to do with getting paint out of a can????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
