Any tips on how you get the paint from the can to the gun without making a mess? I have used the silicone red spouts Home Depot sells. They work pretty well. Also have used a big ladle and scooped it out of can. Was hoping to get some tips and tricks on how you do it? Maybe come up with a more professional way to do things.
How do you pour your paint?
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I've seen the Mixing Mate lids and was going to buy them but read some negative reviews about being all plastic and the tabs breaking off. Also that they weren't air tight. You haven't had any of those issues? How long do you have it on a can? Have you reused it? Thanks
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Omoplata said:
I haven't had those problems, but I've always been careful with the tabs and cleaning the lid very well when it's time to change cans. I've stored paint (BM Advance, Natura, Regal) for at least 6 months with it with no issues. Other finishes might be more sensitive to tiny air leaks.
Good info. Keep it coming. Tom those Eastwood products look interesting too. The 5 Gallon one looks really good. I have used the ones they show in the video and they work, but the limited reach and no lid sucks. I may give that a shot. The one gallon ones had mixed reviews. Yours seal and work good? Do you leave them on for extended periods? The mixing mate ones look very interesting because of the built in mixing paddle. I may just have to try one.
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Don’t forget, when you pour the opening should be the highest point. As an example, the rectangular cans various thinners and reducers come in, the cap is towards one corner, you would lift the can so the long bias is parallel to your body, cap towards your chest, tilt the can to pour the product. This allows the can to vent and gives you a much better pour.
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