i have an aerosal spray can that has suddenly stopped spraying. when i press the nozzle, it only drips off. i tried taking the nozzle off and seeing if it was clogged or something, but i couldn't tell. any suggestions on how i could fix it? cuz the bottle is pretty full...thanks!
2007-01-23 11:07:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
We would need information if you want more than a generic answer. What is in the can? How long ago did you buy it? What do the instructions say to use to clean up any excess spray?
Did you try using a straight pin to clean out the hole in the nozzle. Also remove the nozzle and clean it out. Soak the nozzle in solvent.
Turn the can upside down and try spraying, on and off a couple of times. It might help.
2007-01-23 13:18:12 · answer #1 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have found that if the can has been out in the garage where it is cold it won't spray. If I am going to spray paint something I bring it into the house a day ahead to let it warm up. Also once I am finished spraying something I always turn the can upside down and spray a little it cleans out the nozzle.
Hope this helps..
2007-01-23 14:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by badwarden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always try to find a different spray nozzle for mine.When and if you get it working again it will start dripping in the middle of your painting project
2007-01-23 12:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes holding your finger over the hole in the nozzle and pumping it up will help to build up pressure in the can, other wise just running some water over the nozzle to clean it before shaking it well,
2007-01-23 13:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by cvgm702 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run nozzle under hot
water.
2007-01-23 11:17:11 · answer #5 · answered by Cher 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would soak it over night in mineral spirits bought at any hardware store
2007-01-25 08:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's too old, it can loose the aerosol.
also, there's probably a hole in the bottom of the can where there USED to be a black rubber plug.
2007-01-23 11:15:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋