Flake Or Die® Spray Paint FAQ
How to Prepare Spray Paint for Use?
Flake or Die spray paint is made of a mixture of propellent gas, paint and solids (pearl pigment or metal flake particles). These materials can separate while sitting on the shelf. Be sure to vigorously and thoroughly shake to re-mix the component parts for even application.
Why Test Your Paint?
After mixing very well, test your spray output before painting your surface. This will clear potentially unmixed portions from the straw that feeds the nozzle. It also will let you see if more mixing may be required. Improperly mixed paint can lead to drips and runs on your surface
Why Practice Spraying Paint?
Paint effects will vary depending on speed of movement along the surface and the distance of the nozzle from the surface. Painting too close and slow will likely lead to drips or bubbles on your surface. Remember to shake your can in between bursts of spray to keep your paint well mixed. (You may want to get a cheap paint for learning technique.)
How to Clear and Clean Your Nozzle.
When you are ready to stop painting, invert your can and purge your nozzle. An inverted spray can will spray only gas to clear you straw and nozzle. With particle heavy spray paints you may also want to manually clean your nozzle with paint thinner after use. Store your spray paint upside down to help keep your straw cleared for your next use.
TLDR
To prevent spray paint from clogging, shake the can vigorously before and during spraying to ensure the paint is well mixed, and clean the nozzle with a cloth or cotton swab dipped in paint thinner after each use to remove any dried paint buildup; when finished using, spray upside down for a few seconds to clear the nozzle line with the remaining solvent. Store cleared can upside down to help keep lines cleared for future use.