Spray can nozzle

JimmyDean

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Was shaking a brand new never used spray paint rattle can, it flew out of my hand, hit the floor and snapped off the nozzle, the stem is attached to the can half broke off. Had this happen on a can of penetrating lube. That I put a small hole in it to bleed off the air. But this is paint this time.
 
Maybe u could find a small screw to screw in and pull the
piece out with vise grips. Do it at ur own risk , u might get
painted.
 
I had a can of starting fliud do that same thing. I just stuck the nozzle back on and it worked fine just had to watch I didn't lose the nozzle till the can was empty. Might get a bit messy with paint though. I would try it with a rag or such over the back side of it so I didn't get all paint.
 
(quoted from post at 00:10:19 03/23/23) About all you can do is poke a small hole in the can and put the paint in a container with a lid, and then
use a brush.
can tell that you haven't done that! I guarantee you that the paint will spray out the punched hole, regardless of can position. Just like opening a hot shaken carbonated drink. You will need a bath in paint thinner after you try it.
 

I don't remember what was in the can but many years ago I got the remainder of the contents out of an aerosol can by punching a hole in the top with a nail. I drove the nail through a few layers of a rag to catch what wanted to spray out.
 

If all else fails, use that can for target practice. Spray paint cans that are still full will put on quite a show when shot, but do it from a distance.
 
Unfortunately you know the solution. Bleed off the air pressure by putting a pin hole in the top. Then cut the can open and pour the contents in a paint sprayer.
 
I have used the small hole to bleed off the pressure method to save the contents of a spray can. The hole must be very small. I use a very sharp pointed scribe or awl.
You can use the tool to control the flow of gas from the can. the hole must of course be above the liquid level in the can. If the gas is allowed to escape to fast the
paint or other contents will also come out. Have the can held securely so you can control what is going on more easily. I save glass jars of various sizes to have in the
shop for a variety of uses and this is one of them.
 
Unfortunately this is the type of nozzle that the stem is permanently imbedded in the can and only the spray nozzle comes off. Thanks all for suggestions!
 
Sorry guys, don't do pictures. this post will be too long. I use a small work table like we see at the spoonshop that the top opens to make a clamp. Clamp the can upside down, put two layers of cloth over the bottom, drill a hole in a piece of scrap lumber that an awl will just fit through. Put the awl through the hole and center it on the inverted dome of the bottom of the can. Lightly tap the awl with a hammer until you hear the pressure escaping, downward pressure on the awl will act as a valve to meter the escaping gas. Use whatever you like awl, punch, chisel or screwdriver open a large hole on the edge of the rim. Pour the liquid in a sealable container. If it is spray paint you will find it very, very thin. Good luck Bob.
 
About all you can do is trash it, not worth the effort or mess should something go wrong.

Count your blessings! I had a new can of spray contact adhesive fall on the floor once. It broke the
valve and that nasty stuff sprayed everywhere!
 
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I've got a few cans sitting around with the
stem snapped off. Sadly when I knock them
off the bench they seem to land on the
nozzle and snap off. I hold the paint until
I need it. Same with gumout etc. Just stab
it slowly in the top and let the air out
slowly. Don't worry it's not a bomb, it
won't explode, and if done slowly no
contents come out.
 
Take it back to the store ,ask politely for exchange ,

Your post sound like exactly what happen to me removing the cap off snap stem off
I thought I wrote it .
 

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