FineScale Modeler: Decanting Spray Paint for use in your airbrush

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2 жыл бұрын

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In this installment of Scale Model Basics, we show you how to decant spray paint. Decant is a pretty wonky word, but basically, you're spraying the paint out of the pressurized can and capturing it in a container. Why? So you can use the spray paint for airbrushing, of course!
00:47 Supplies to decant spray paint
01:27 A bit about safety
02:00 Prepare the reservoir and spray can
03:31 Let's decant!
04:31 Allow the paint to gas-out
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@mitchellambrose2293 2 жыл бұрын

This came at the right moment, I am planning to use spray paint in my new airbrush. Thank you for this useful information! 👍

@kosh142

i have been fed up of making nothing but a nasty mess when tryng to decant spray paint, untill i watched and tried this method, the only mess i had was the tape around the nozel when removing it. Big thankyou for sharing this, its saved me time and costs, and given me mess free. Again Thankyou.

@bobbyalford8287

I just learned the hard way that you should NOT put a popsicle stick (OR ANYTHING ELSE) into the paint while the chemicals air off. The paint was not bubbling, but rather a slow roll like a pot of water heating up. As soon as I stuck the stick into the paint it erupted like a volcano. Unfortunately I was holding it at the time so I now look like a giant Smurf. So don’t do what I did!

@chuchuchip Жыл бұрын

I guess it pays to watch videos on what you know about. I have not tried decanting paint yet (I find more colors in bottles than in spray cans). This was the 1st video I've seen (and have seen many) that mentions letting the paint sit to degas. I did not know this! Never saw the "cover the bottle" step either. Thanks for the information.

@howardharaway2259 Жыл бұрын

What this guy fails to mention is whether the decanted paint should be thinned more ? I am using Rustoleum enamel spray paint. When I use testors bottle enamel , I use 2 parts paint to 1 part lacquer thinner. The lacquer thinner works better then enamel thinner cuz it dries faster. I sometimes shoot 13 coats. However, I don't think , i know I can't get away with that with decanted paint unless its thinned .

@rodmack4682 2 жыл бұрын

I decant right in to my airbrush I have no problems

@Dinglezz

Try this at your own risk. I take full cans and make a small puncture hole in the top dome. Once the air is out you can put a small screw to seal and keep.

@adrionbaker3074 Жыл бұрын

Tim Allen? Is it really you?

@deelee9712 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Can you please do a video demonstrating how to deal with resin parts in cutting, sanding and painting them with safety in mind. As a beginner resin is daunting and scary. Thank you for the brilliant content.

@georgewilliamssr5230 2 жыл бұрын

Once it is done degassing. Do you need to add thinners or oils to it for long term storage? Or can you just put the lid on it as is and it won't dry out???

@stevepritchard3970 2 жыл бұрын

I have so far got away with attaching the straw to the nozzle with blu tack rather than tape. I also haven't found I need a rubber glove (or anything else) covering the receiving jar. I think the propellent escapes more easily if there is no cover. I do transfer the paint outdoors or in the garage, just to be on the safe side.

@RobotJeeg 2 жыл бұрын

Very good! I knew that the paint is initially full of gas but it's the first time I see it in action

@friktionrc

Thank you so so much for making this. No idea how it came up in my feed, but glad it did. I’ve been getting used to spray painting Rc shells and recently got myself a ‘wireless’ airbrush. I’ve got a few jars of paint specifically for the airbrush, but as I still have and use spray cans I want to make use of those with my airbrush too…you have just opened up a whole new world of opportunities for me.

@EvilEye501

Very helpful! Might try this out; I've been content just decanting a very small amount of paint into a plastic cup "on the go" and then pouring it into my airbrush, which in my experience cuts out the degassing time entirely, but this looks far more efficient.

@martinazariancriminaldefen3081 2 жыл бұрын

This an excellent educational video. One of the most frustrating things about modeling is finding a bottled paint to match spray paint. This technique solves the problem. No more guess work. Decant and use just like bottled paint. Thank you.

@mikejungferman4744

Gloves help for sure, I've tried cutting the can and pouring out the paint in jars, but you leave a lot of paint in the can, so no good, I've tried this way just without gloves and straws , so I'm gonna give it another shot , no pun intended, thanks for the video

@blackthorne1497 Жыл бұрын

Well explained, and thanks for the safety tip.

@johnagorman

Exactly what i needed to know. Thank you!

@marcellobarr1659

Great tutorial!

@andyrodrii1495

Saludos amigó, exelente video me gustaría que nos dieras una demostración en una maqueta para mostrarnos las diferencias con el ariosol y el de frasco gracias un fuerte saludo para tu canal 👏👏🤗👍🇲🇽