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Can't Get Rustoleum to Spray
So I was attempted to use Rustoleum white to do some paint today. I used the stuff last fall, and haven't used it since. Now I can't get a darned thing to come out of the can.
I've soaked the nozzle in some thinner and also cleaned out the top of the can where the nozzle inserts with thinner, and still nuthin' What in the name of all that is good in rocketry do I have to do to get paint to spray again? The can's nearly 3/4 full.
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The way things are going, you may need to invest in an airbrush/automotive spray gun to get a decent paint job on your rockets. You may need to buy Rustoleum in regular cans and then use an airbrush/spray gun to apply the paint. My guess to your particular problem is the pickup tube in your can is clogged. Just my $0.02.
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It happens to me quite often, therefore I save all of the used nozzles from my empty rattle cans--especially primer. The primer cans/nozzles seem to be the most reliable, but I don't know why.
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Great tip, Jeep. I've lost track of all the Rusto I've tossed, and I need a new can of white for Rogue and Farside-X base coats.
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New nozzles are the answer.
Rustoleum will sell you 20 for about $5. Its the only way you'll ever finish a can of white. Go to the Rustoleum website. I average about three nozzles per can of gloss white.
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I had no idea Rusto sold just nozzles! I gotta get me some!
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Thanks to all for the suggestions.
I went on eBay and bought a bunch of replacement nozzles. They should be here the weekend after NARAM and I'll see how they go.
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I guess I'll have to settle for being the best looking forum member and not the smartest. I can't find anywhere on the Rusto site to order nozzles.
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Throw it in a fire?
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