Deft spray lacquer date code

[Gary Chester]

Anybody know how to read Deft date codes? I've searched the internet and have had no joy...

C26192/BE0461PM03:20
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I thought I might have a bad rattle can 'cause it didn't rattle... then I read the directions (Doh!)... says no marble.

Thanks

[roger wiegand]

approximately forever as far as I know. 20 year old cans continue to be fine. At some point the propellant will leak out and they won't spray, but I'm not sure the nitrocellulose lacquer ever goes bad.

[Gary Chester]

Well... that would be good. I guess I read so many things about finishes going bad I assumed this would too, thanks.

[Lee Schierer]

I've used Deft brushing lacquer for more than 50 years and I've never had any go bad. If it seems a little thick, just add a bit of lacquer thinner. If you spray can won't spray and there is still some in the can, poke a hole in the side of the can and drain it into a glass jar.

[Gary Chester]

Thanks all. I sprayed the project and it looks good.