I found an old rattle can of paint in my basement today that has to be at least 5-7 years old. Will it still be good, or not worth the risk?
Thanks as usual for the input
Mark
Thanks as usual for the input
Mark
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show33 |
Does old paint go bad? |
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I found an old rattle can of paint in my basement today that has to be at least 5-7 years old. Will it still be good, or not worth the risk?
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Should be ok. I've used paint that old with no problems. The main thing I can think of is that it may have lost propellent if it had a defective valve,
then the paint might come out in sputters & big drops. I'd suggest shaking it a lot! Like maybe two minutes up & down, a minute rolling the ball
around the base inside the can, and then maybe another minute shaking, before using it the first time. You want to get the settled pigment mixed in well, so
you're not just spraying thinner. Then of course, try it on some scrap, before you spray that model you've got 40 hours worth of custom work into.
Greg
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04/07/08 01:24 PM.
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I have used old paint with few problems. I think I would have had the problems regardless.
I also set the can in a tub of warm water. It seems to flow better when warm. Just my opinion. Frank
Crab Alley Speedway
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JHeller |
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Enamel's age better then lacquers. I suggest shooting a test spray before you point it at the car you intend to paint
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show33 |
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Thanks for the advice gentlemen. I will be sure to test first.
Mark |
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