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Posted by the doog on Thursday, September 1, 2011 4:50 PM

Thanks again, guys, for the links and the good clues on tracking down one of those nozzle guns! I appreciate you all taking the time! I'm going to pick up some of those little nozzles too!

Mike, I have not tried that primer, but I'll certainly look into it! I just have to find a store that sells it. I'm pretty sure my LHS back in NY sold that line. I"m sure I can locate one down here in NC.

Thanks again, guys!!!

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  • From: Hayward, CA
Posted by GreenThumb on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1:15 PM

Karl,

Have you tried Floquil's primer in their Railroad Color line? Good stuff. Yes

Mike

 

 

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  • From: Scotland
Posted by Milairjunkie on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 7:09 AM

Alsa (Alsa Corp of chrome paint fame) used to do nice can guns, but I only see a twin gun on their site (it isn't cheap either). Can guns are readily available (over here anyway) from automotive factors.

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  • From: Windy city, US
Posted by keilau on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:22 AM

Scorpiomikey

Heres a website that sells them.

http://www.bombingscience.com/shop-tips.htm

They have a Candian address. Anyone in US used them before? How long did you wait before getting the shipment?

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  • From: Edmonton, Alberta
Posted by Griffin on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 11:27 PM

Up here we have a store called Canadian Tire. It's a hardware/Automotive/Department Store.

I think (99% sure) I saw them in Home Depot when I was there this weekend too.

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Posted by Scorpiomikey on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:24 PM

I dunno what duplicolor is, but try a surf and skate shop (sounds silly i know) they often supply spray can nozzles for tag artists. Dont go to the high end places like amazon or any of those teeny bop places. Best bet, try and find a tag artist and ask them. I used to know of a couple places round my local area, problem is theyre now piles of rubble (grr stupid earthquake)

Heres a website that sells them.

http://www.bombingscience.com/shop-tips.htm

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Posted by the doog on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:15 PM

Thanks for the responses, guys--I was afraid of that; having to find a nozzle that fits! At least I know it can be done?

I've thought about decanting it, but that's so darned messy and time-consuming. I'd rather just fins a way to spray it from the can.

GRIFFIN--where'd you get that spray gun attachment?

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  • From: Edmonton, Alberta
Posted by Griffin on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 11:30 AM

What about decanting the spray and running it through you're AB?

I have one of the "spray-guns." I like it as I don't get as much overspray all over my fingers. Tongue Tied

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  • From: Scotland
Posted by Milairjunkie on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 8:54 AM

the doog

My question--does anyone know if there is a way to change the spray pattern? From what I can garner, you can only change the direction of the nozzle from vertical to horizontal.

Can you replace these nozzles by prying them off and putting a "regular" nozzle on them?

The spray from these fan nozzles is, as you suspect fixed in pattern / shape, although turning the tip around allows either a horizontal or vertical fan.

Yes these can be replaced with regular nozzles, but there are a few different sizes & styles out there, so you may have to work you way through the cupboard to get one that fits.

the doog

Also, I've heard that you can get a "spray gun"-type attachment that allows you to use the spray can like a spray gun, Anyone know anything about them?

More of a gimmick than anything else.

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spray can "sprayers" and nozzles?
Posted by the doog on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 8:05 AM

Hi guys,

Well, since Tamiya has been obstructed again by California's goofy labeling rules, it's been hard to find a primer as good as their Fine Whiye, but I've found some Duplicolor that seems to do alright.

The problem--the weird, lateral-spraying nozzles on these cans, the same as on Krylon paints,that spray in a "line"--across, rather than in a nice atomized cloud.like most purpose-made model spray paints.

My question--does anyone know if there is a way to change the spray pattern? From what I can garner, you can only change the direction of the nozzle from vertical to horizontal.

Can you replace these nozzles by prying them off and putting a "regular" nozzle on them?

Also, I've heard that you can get a "spray gun"-type attachment that allows you to use the spray can like a spray gun, Anyone know anything about them? Where to get them?

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