Getting Boshield out of the can

[Bill Bukovec]

On one of my cans of Boeshield, the fluid does not come out of the can. I swapped spray nozzles with one can that works, but the problem isn't the nozzle.

Any hints?

Worse case, I will puncture a hole in the side of the can and dump it into a bucket.

Thanks,

Bill

[Elliot Faust]

I've had the same problem in the last 3 cans I've ordered. The propellant seems to be defective.

[Martin Wasner]

The diaphragm at the top clogs. Take a nail and press down on it, it should clear itself. Cover the whole works with a rag. Stuff will go everywhere.

Storing the can inverted seems to help. I have thrown away a lot of partial cans prior to doing that.

[Ben Rivel]

Are you supposed to turn it upside down and spray it until nothing comes out to clear the nozzle like you do with spray paint? Is that why its getting clogged over time?

[Stan Calow]

and here I was thinking I was the only one with this problem. I feel better now.

[Mel Fulks]

and here I was thinking I was the only one with this problem. I feel better now.
....but if the problem turns out to be rust you will all feel worse!

[Dimitrios Fradelakis]

It sounds like the propellant inside the can is the culprit. No need to turn the can upside down and clear the nozzle because it's not paint or any type of finish. My opinion would be to contact Boeshield and either have a replacement sent or have them issue you a refund. You purchased their product and its defective - plain and simple.

[Stan Calow]

@ Mel Ha ha

[Bruce Wrenn]

Actually Boeshield is a finish. Paraffin wax with in mineral spirits if memory serves me correct.

[Ben Rivel]

I have a spray can of it too. Hasnt been sitting that long so Id be mad if it didnt work. I have to redo my drill press table soon so Ill check it out. Not that its an acceptable solution but dont they make it available in a paste form?

[Ole Anderson]

I just had a can of Rustoleum Hammered finish paint that only sprayed properly when holding the can upside down. Couldn't figure that one out. Didn't realize until I turned it upside down to clear the nozzle. Right side up. it just sputtered.

[Jack Lemley]

I had problems with a can of Boeshield last year. I contacted Boeshield and they sent me a new can at no charge.

Jack

[Mike Heidrick]

Yep had same problem and yes contact them.

[Bill McNiel]

Good to learn that its not just me.

[Bill Bukovec]

I contacted Boeshield about the fail to spray. I'm happy to report that my complementary can arrived in today's mail.

Thank you Boeshield!

[Ben Rivel]

Thats pretty cool! Glad I know about that now.