Method to pour paint from a can

[ksungela]

Here is a public service video to share my method of pouring paint from a can to minimize spillage.

 

[ct71rr]

I use these for my cans of epoxy and high build.

 

[dhutton01]

Wait. I don’t remember painting a red car for you Ken. . That can has my signature all over it.

 

[metalman]

I use these for my cans of epoxy and high build.
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What do those foam pro things cost. I would like them if I could have a large supply and toss them after using.

 

[ct71rr]

$1.38 each at Home Depot.

 

[dhutton01]

70 cents each if you buy 100

Foam Pro Fits-All Yellow 1 gal Paint Can Spout (Pack of 100) | eBay

FITS ALL PAINT CAN SPOUT. Capacity: 1 gal. Product Type: Paint Can Spout. Paint And Paint Supplies. Hand Tools And Tool Accessories. Color: Yellow. National Hardware 3 in. L Oil Rubbed Bronze Surface-Mounted Hinge 2 pk.

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[metalman]

70 cents each if you buy 100

Foam Pro Fits-All Yellow 1 gal Paint Can Spout (Pack of 100) | eBay

FITS ALL PAINT CAN SPOUT. Capacity: 1 gal. Product Type: Paint Can Spout. Paint And Paint Supplies. Hand Tools And Tool Accessories. Color: Yellow. National Hardware 3 in. L Oil Rubbed Bronze Surface-Mounted Hinge 2 pk.

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I'm getting just lazy enough to order that .

 

[Tungsten]

Thats a good tip,in a pinch it works.Everyone has tape.

 

[CamJam]

I just tried the tape trick tonight for the first time and didn't spill a drop. Great tip!!

 

[Lizer]

I’ve never been able to get the tape trick to work. It only works if the rim of the can is dry. I use the paint spouts too. They work on either gallon or quart cans.

 

[CamJam]

True that the lip of the can needs to be dry, and I would guess that it helps to use a tape with strong adhesive too. Orange Frog Tape worked great for me. The problem with the spouts to me is the waste if you throw them away after each use, but then again, I use disposable paint cups too and they go straight to the landfill as well.

 

[ct71rr]

I reuse my plastic spouts. I just give them a quick blast with spray gun cleaner and a wipe and they’re good to go.

 

[BrianK]

we use the foam pro's here, they work well and are cheap. the only downside is you have to pour slow or it will overflow the sides and make a mess as there is not much curve to the product on a gallon can.

 

[robking]

Any tips/tricks for getting reducer and activator out of a full gallon can?

 

[ksungela]

Any tips/tricks for getting reducer and activator out of a full gallon can?

Have the outlet of a gallon can at the top as you are pouring.

 

[Treeslayer]

yeah, what he said^^^^ its like pouring fluid from a five gallon bucket, start with the spout up high.

 

[robking]

Thanks guys, I do typically try to keep the spout on the high side. Recently I was trying to add 3 oz exactly reducer to RTS in a mixing cup from a fresh gallon can. Gave up and poured it into another cup to measure it, poured the excess back in the can. Don't like putting activator or reducer back in can like that.

 

[Treeslayer]

it can be tough with a new can. you did right, i wouldnt feel bad about dumping the excess back in as long as the cup was clean.

 

[crashtech]

It's okay to use a second cup when you're dealing with a full gallon or even small amounts, just get it poured back quick and get the lid on. The main problem is leaving the lid off for a long time and/or it not sealing properly in the long term. I tend to keep a prep wipe on the bench to wipe off the threads of activator containers, they will get gunked up quick and be simultaneously glued on and leaky.

 

[Lizer]

Any tips/tricks for getting reducer and activator out of a full gallon can?

I pour a little bit into a dedicated mixing cup first, and then pour from that into my actual mixing cup. Pour the remaining back. Been doing that for a long time.