Has anyone tried to use a rattle can with a straw (like a WD-40 straw or coffee/drink stir straw) to control the spray?

Any tips or results to discuss or show?

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Ive tried it, with comical results.

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That sounds like a horrible idea.

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Too thick, it clogs.

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That's what she said...

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Using a straw seems to indicate painting a small section at a time, maybe for highlights.

A WD-40 can works because it is part of the design. The straw gets inserted into the nozzle.

Paint cans aren't designed to have something put in the opening.

It just sounds like a waste of good paint.

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what if I swap the nozzle with a wd-40 can?

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Only if you post the video of you doing it.


Shhhhh, let him figure it out.

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The Straw on a WD 40 can is intended when you want to get the most product into a small space (a hinge or gap). Spray paint is intended to spread out and cover a large surface with a thin coat....

Unless your intention is to make a big puddle of paint, or gum up a joint with paint...all the straw would seem to do is prevent the paint from spraying and it'd just drip out of the straw.

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I couldn't find the clip I wanted ("the streets will flow with the blood of the non-believers")

So I just went with this as my response:

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I'm skeptical, but I am also tempted to try this out.

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I have an idea. They make these little glass jars you can buy, for all sorts of purposes. I like where you're going with this, but I think I have an idea to make it work. You hook up the new nozzle and straw from the WD40, then you let the paint spray from that, into the clean glass jar. It might take a little work, but I bet if you try hard enough, you can scrounge up a brush somewhere. (If you don't have any on hand, you can always search the wife's supplies for a nail brush).

At this point, dip the brush in the paint, then apply the brush to the item you want the paint to be applied to. I know it sounds complicated, but you'll be impressed. Then, when you're done, simply seal the jar so you don't have to waste your time with the spray set up ever again.

If only there were an easier way...

Dr. Bindy is here to help.
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