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sealing POR 15 after use. help?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by joel, Oct 11, 2012.

  1. joel
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    I recently read a post about using Butane ( I think ) to flood the open container and displace the air prior to replacing the lid. I can't find the thread and I hope someone can give me the correct info on this.
     
  2. RICKY~RICARDO
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    Why not just ask for extra can's at the paint store? that's what i did never a problem and usually they just give you the cans free.
     
  3. jcapps
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    put plastic on the open can and cover it like normal, store it in the fridge upside down
     
  4. BuiltFerComfort
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    Punch a hole in the lid near the edge with a screwdriver, and a smaller hole opposite for air. Seal the holes with tape immediately after pouring some into a smaller vessel; use or discard what you poured out. It will last much longer.
     

  5. joel
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    That's what I've been doing and the stuff skins over and I end up having to remove the lid to get the skin off. I thought the idea of using a heavier than air gas to remove the air would prevent/ delay the skinning. Thanks for the reply.
     
  6. Engine man
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    Propane is heavier than air too.
     
  7. Dane
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    That's how I do it, works good.
     
  8. joel
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    I wasn't sure of that; so that's worth a try. What about Argon? Anyone know if it's heavier than air?
     
  9. hari kari
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    I use a sheet metal screw in the side at the bottom. Take out the screw pour what u need in a seperate container then put the screw back in. Had the same qt can for a couple years
     
  10. jimbousman
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    i saved mine by taking Saran wrap and pushing it down inside the can on top of the paint forming an air tight seal directly on the POR
     
  11. fleetside66
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    I've had good success with that method, too. Don't forget to use new Saran wrap every time you re-open the can.
     
  12. The screw in the bottom works good because you're not allowing air to enter.You have'nt opened the can!
     
  13. repairmanrod
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    You are spot on with the Argon......Any inert gas will help with the skinning.

    Rod
     
  14. jcapps
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    been doing my way for 12 years with no skinning.......but its cool........its only the directions I got from the manufacturer........lol
     
  15. 19-c
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    I put a ziplock tight over the top and rubber band around the can. its keeps very well.
     
  16. hopped up
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    Good info! I payed $40.00 bucks a quart at the swap meet and maybe will only use about half. Good stuff ain't cheap! I will seal & store as mentioned.
     
  17. joel
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    I knew you guys would have some good ideas. Hole in the bottom and plug it with a screw. Too simple ; I have to try it. Thanks to all. Joel
     
  18. Old Dude
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    I seal mine, and put in a small Refrigerator. That is what Company advised me to do, over ten years ago. I now use KBS, easier to work with. they have a lot of new products coming out also.
     
  19. rpu28
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    If air doesn't get in, how does the paint come out?
     
  20. I use argon also. I have the stuff in a glass jar with a lid that I just poke holes in when I need to pour some out. Fill a little argon in and tape it shut with aluminum tape.
     
  21. ============================================
    I see this is a very old post. .........Here is a product made to extend moisture sensitive products. I use this all the time.

     
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    Inert Blanketing Gas

    This will also put a blanket of Inert Blanket over Gas

    https://www.amazon.com/Bloxygen-Gra...=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1502125416&sr=1-1
     
  23. I bought a quart a couple years ago... mangled the lid getting it off. I used a little, no way the lid was going back on. I poured the rest into an old spaghetti sauce jar and put it in a cabinet in the garage. I needed some last month, opened the jar. No skin, it was still perfect.
     
  24. woodiewagon46
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    I purchased a quart at Hershey and when I went to use it a week later I had to cut the top off. No matter how many screwdrivers I used, I could not get the top to come off. I totally mangled it. After I used it I stored it in a plastic jar with a screw on lid until I used it up.
     
  25. I guess the lids got a little of the product on them before being smacked home... says something about the product, tough stuff.
     
  26. I have never used this trick with fancy paints or plastics, but on many occasions, after using a small quantity of paint out of a large container, I have filled the original container with good sized, clean rocks, to displace the air from the paint. I have used this technique successfully for over 50 years.
    Bob
     

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