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Old paint
socko47:
I always try to gently tighten the cap to break the seal. After cleaning the cap and threads apply some vasoline to the threads to prevent future stuck caps. Also, since we use small amounts, scooping out the paint keeps the paint from getting squished over the threads by he cap design. Caps have an internal projection that pushes the paint when closing. If you are a tube squeezer to dispense and are careful not to get paint on the threads the following trick helps. Holding the tube by the main body with one hand and GENTLY and slowly pull down on the tube by holding across the pointed end of the tube with a finger and thumb of the other hand. This tends to suck the paint back into the tube before putting the cap back on. This works for most but the thickest paint.
snagy:
According to my practice:
I boil water in the teapot, wait till it really boils.
Then I liquate the water in fine flow to the cap.
That always helps.
Sandor
PJDeluhery:
I use a hair dryer (electric) plus a pliers to break the seal when needed. Then clean the threads as mentioned previously.
willie:
Brian that's great my last resort would have been a bit of C4 but that might have just been to much over kill ::) Willie
Brian:
Many thanks for the advice guys, not a blow torch but did try the gas cooker!!!
hot water got the beasties off in the end ;)
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