Notice also that the bottom of a spray can is concave. Pigment collects in
the bottom of the can around the edge. Twirl the spray can in a circular
motion so the mixing ball does a few laps around the bottom edge of the can.
Do this as well as shaking.
73 N7RT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vic K2VCO" <vic@rakefet.com>
To: "Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>
Cc: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] spray painting metal
> Carl wrote:
> > Also keep the nozzle the same distance from the work throughout the
> > pass.
>
> Another spray can tip: they tell you to shake it for a minute after the
> agitator ball is
> free. That's not enough! Five minutes is better.
>
> It's also helpful to warm it it bit in some warm water first, unless you
> live where I do
> and it's summer. Don't go overboard on this (that is, don't use a torch
> and then sue me
> after it explodes -- I'll claim the Darwin Defense).
> --
> 73,
> Vic, K2VCO
> Fresno CA
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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