Decanting Rattle Can Paint

[BCR751]

How would I go about decanting rattle can paint so it can be used with an airbrush?  And, what kind of finish should be expected on the model with this method?

Doug

[mu26aeh]

Basic principle explained here

I did this for an HO locomotive I did, yellow paint was decanted

[bbussey]

The best thing is that you can airbrush the paint as is after degassing.  I absolutely love the Rustoleum paints.  Excellent coverage and finish.  When I need only a small amount, I just decant half an ounce (half of the small vintage Testors enamel bottles) through a straw into a Dixie cup.

[wazzou]

As far as I'm concerned, the only way to use Rustoleum products is to promptly decant them.
The nozzles that come on their cans are generally single use, in my experience.
I've done everything to combat this phenomena with no success.

[craigolio1]

My primers and blacks  lately have all been Rustoleum decanted. I’ve also done 3m plastic adhesion promoter on handrails prior to printing.

I don’t know if it’s the “right” way but I shoot down a McDonald’s straw (cause they are by my house and I always get extras) right into the cup on my airbrush. Sometimes I let it sit. Sometimes I shoot right away. I’ve had great results. Nice smooth finish. I go through ALOT of primer. So this has been a very economical thing for me.

Craig

[peteski]

The best thing is that you can airbrush the paint as is after degassing.  I absolutely love the Rustoleum paints.  Excellent coverage and finish.  When I need only a small amount, I just decant half an ounce (half of the small vintage Testors enamel bottles) through a straw into a Dixie cup.

The small rectangular Testors bottles are just 1/4 fl. oz.  Half of the bottle would be 1/8 fl. oz.

[peteski]

This subject has been discussed extensively here in the past.  Search reveals: https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=45599  As far as know the techniques have not changed much since 2018.

I find Lemosteam's technique a  bit messy and cumbersome.  I prefer https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=53518.msg734179#msg734179

Remember, remember, remember to let the paint gas out!!