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Old 02-11-2018, 05:16 PM
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If you have an air compressor handy, I've had real good luck removing the nozzle after use and blowing it out with compressed air (my compressor runs around 100 psi, which is much higher than most rattle cans so it really cleans them out) - no need to use nasty chemicals to keep them cleaned out.
I also keep a number of old nozzles removed from empty's.
BTW, I've been able to get the old style Krylon from Globalindustrial.com - bad news is you need to buy it by the case and the shipping is cost is pretty high.
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Old 02-14-2018, 10:34 AM
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I build mostly vintage Estes rockets and don't really want to mess up my paint job with questionable Rustoleum so I also order the old style Krylon. I do have to order it by the case but it lasts forever and well worth it.
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Old 02-16-2018, 06:29 PM
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Maybe toss in a couple cans, and put a well-primered rocket nearby. Awesome potential for one wild paint job (at least on one side of it. Might take two applications.)

https://youtu.be/T9MAmWnOznI?t=2m22s
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Problem is easily solved by using one of the following methods:
-an airbrush
-a spray gun
-Testors small rattle cans
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I build mostly vintage Estes rockets and don't really want to mess up my paint job with questionable Rustoleum so I also order the old style Krylon. I do have to order it by the case but it lasts forever and well worth it.


Where do you order it if you dont mind shari g
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Old 04-17-2018, 07:41 PM
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Where do you order it if you dont mind shari g


I get my from Global Industrial
https://www.globalindustrial.com/c/...b/aerosol_paint
Search for "Krylon 5 ball"
You need to buy by the case (six or twelve cans), and shipping is not cheap, but it's all I'll use when I've spent 100 hours on a nice scale model.
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Old 04-17-2018, 11:52 PM
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Here is link to Krylon Acryli-Quik paint. Free shipping on orders over $99.

They also have the Krylon Tough Coat primer. I first heard about this from John Boren at Estes.

Paint:

https://www.fullsource.com/search/?...n%20Acryli-quik

Primer:

https://www.fullsource.com/krylon-a...s=KRY-A00341007
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They're still clogging after you invert the can and spray till no more paint comes out?
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They're still clogging after you invert the can and spray till no more paint comes out?


Rusto 2X is a “spray from any angle” type can - inverting and spraying just sprays more paint - not the blast of nozzle clearing propellant/carrier like conventional upright spray cans.
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Old 04-28-2020, 09:39 AM
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Another reason to HATE Rust-Oleum 2X
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