Tamiya Spray Can Decanting question.

[Deadman Disciple]

Bought a can of AS-20 Insignia White off ebay the other day & it arrived with no problems.

 

But while the can was factory sealed with that clear wrap they use, the can had an older Tamiya label on it.

 

When shaking it ready for first use the feeling of the can contents felt quite thick as opposed the liquidy feel when you buy a new can & when I pressed the nozzle it just dribbled out and went all over my hand.

 

I emailed the seller & he did admit he'ed had the can for a fair few years and that the propellant could have probably dissipated over the years & he refunded me with no problems & told me to keep the can & said maybe I could decant it for an airbrush.

 

I told him I dont own an airbrush due to SWMBO, but i'm thinking how can I decant the paint if there is no propellant in the can?

 

Ive seen the straw trick into a jar, but that looks like it only works if there is indeed propellant in the can, also i've seen people puncturing the can, but i'm not sure whether I want to attempt that.

 

Its just seems a shame to throw away a full can.

 

Cheers in advance,

 

Wayne.

Edited March 23, 2023 by Deadman Disciple