PJ1 Paint?

[daveg]

I bought myself some PJ1 paint at Xmas back in the UK, got it out to start giving me pipes some nice paint, and I couldn't get the nozzles to fit in either can I had bought. Th nozzles were loose in the lids of the paint, and they are little red ones, has anyone experienced this - I tried simple pushing but it just releases the paint and won't go in!!

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[twostroker]

i have known this with other brands of paint,alot of areosol nozzels are inter-changable so try one from another rattle can if you have any .

[LC_BOTT]

PJ1 can be a bit of a pain, had a few cans like yours, and found other nozzles wouldn't seal that well and dribble down the can when in use, stick your finger over the end and twist it into the top, also make sure you shake them really well and get some heat into the can/paint as I have returned one before, as it just seized and got blocked with paint before coming out the nozzle??

[twostroker]

Feb 25, 2011 19:00:53 GMT 1 LC_BOTT said:

PJ1 can be a bit of a pain, had a few cans like yours, and found other nozzles wouldn't seal that well and dribble down the can when in use, stick your finger over the end and twist it into the top, also make sure you shake them really well and get some heat into the can/paint as I have returned one before, as it just seized and got blocked with paint before coming out the nozzle??

i hardly use aerosols as i have a compressor and most paint i need in tins but a good tip is to shake the can for a few mins them put can inside a pint glass and fill the glass with boiling water,this will thin the paint nicley making it come out easier

[petehodges]

i had this trouble with pji cans on mine as you were spraying it on it was also pissing down the side of the can and not spraying properly at around £7-£8 a can i was not chuffed and the shop didnt change it

[daveg]

I wrote an email to the shop with no reply as yet, I will try gently heating the top of the can with hot water to see if I can get the nozzle in, it does look like there is a rubbery bit inside the hole of the can so with a bit of luck, softening it up may help.

Thanks, I thought I was going crazy with this but apparently not (BTW I have tried other nozzles, but have not found one to fit!).

[r1olly]

i usually, boil the kettle when done pour water in a buckett leave can in there for a couple of mins give good shake, and away you go. had rd 500 for 8yrs with nikons, always spraying them as down pipes used to crack and had to reweld... then paint.
olly.

[justinglos]

thats is why i use bbq paint 1, it cheaper 2, can get a good finish
i allways put my cans on top of a rad for a while sprays a treat no blocking or runs

[mellow]

Mar 1, 2011 21:05:04 GMT 1 justinglos said:

i allways put my cans on top of a rad for a while sprays a treat no blocking or runs

Wot...........even in the summer

;D

[daveadams21]

Isn't there usually a warning on aerosold not to heat them?

[flames]

Apr 1, 2011 19:52:12 GMT 1 daveadams21 said:

Isn't there usually a warning on aerosold not to heat them?

thats just a guideline.they also say dont allow naked flames near gas cylinders.but i just cant help stripping off when i get near one.lol

[Shytalk]

Mar 1, 2011 22:10:18 GMT 1 mellow said:

Wot...........even in the summer

;D

Summer Mellow whats that then

[JonW]

PJ1 is a great paint but the nozzle thing is worldwide it seems, I had the same thing here and had to take a can back, the shop looked at le like i was an idiot but they swapped it, lucky really as its not 7-8 quid a can here, its more like 13-14 a can! Also had the same issue with a blocked up almost unused can recently as well of another paint. Never used to get that with paints from halfords back in the day which makes me wonder if the new eco propellants are more susceptible to heat or maybe the paint is just thicker? either way, always warm can and always shake like a teenager magic'ing the beans for at least 2mins, after the ball bearings starts to be heard...