Graham456 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I know this has all said before, but, GRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! Can I borrow that grrrr! As a sound for my diesels ? Having been their I can just hear it and think it might sound just right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Spooky you should resurrect this thread today as only half an hour ago my last new can of matt varnish went pft and that was it. Total trash. I have emailed Howes regarding his but am yet to ever receive a reply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Can I borrow that grrrr! As a sound for my diesels ? Having been their I can just hear it and think it might sound just right Be my guest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2018 Total trash. I have emailed Howes regarding his but am yet to ever receive a reply. Absolutely, do they care less, probably not, modellers keep buying the carp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted September 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2018 In view of the numerous near unanimous comments in this thread, perhaps BRM would like to test a Railmatch spray can? Maybe the manufacturers don't listen to individual modellers, but they (and potential customers) might find a review in one of the leading magazines a bit more persuasive. DT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I've not used railmatch sprays for years. However when I did, I always warmed the cans in warm/hot water before use. After use I'd invert the can and spray out to clean the nozzle. Never had a blockage. Maybe theyve changed the specs since then though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 In view of the numerous near unanimous comments in this thread, perhaps BRM would like to test a Railmatch spray can? Maybe the manufacturers don't listen to individual modellers, but they (and potential customers) might find a review in one of the leading magazines a bit more persuasive. DT .... only if BRM had the same negative experience as reported here, and was prepared to say so. I'm not holding my breath. Regards, John Isherwood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwrosebury2000 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I've had good use out of rail match spray cans. I give it a good shake prior to use and sometimes during use (between sprays). I always turn them upside down and clear the head at the end of the session. I then store them upright. If the pressure drops in the can you can re pressure them (at your own risk). Not finished a can yet as they appear to go on for ever. No connection to the company, just a happy customer. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted September 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2018 I've had good use out of rail match spray cans. I give it a good shake prior to use and sometimes during use (between sprays). I always turn them upside down and clear the head at the end of the session. I then store them upright. If the pressure drops in the can you can re pressure them (at your own risk). Not finished a can yet as they appear to go on for ever. No connection to the company, just a happy customer. Mark I've no experience of Railmatch Cans, but I believe some people experience nozzle clogging during spraying and so never get the chance to clear the nozzle using the above method. How do you go about re-pressurising the cans? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I always clean the nozzle throughly with airbrush cleaner every time. It keeps them running longer , I have never emptied a can however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 It was pointed out that this kind of nozzle is a one shot type of deal , not really useful for a big can If I get up the courage to try my airbrush , these will be consigned to the bin forever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Yep, these cans will block mid spray. I could understand it if you forgot to turn it upside down to clear the nozzle and it was blocked next time you came to use it but not when it's a brand new can that gives up after a few seconds. It happens far to often to be coincidence. No other brand has this problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwrosebury2000 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I've no experience of Railmatch Cans, but I believe some people experience nozzle clogging during spraying and so never get the chance to clear the nozzle using the above method. How do you go about re-pressurising the cans? Using a tyre valve and a compressor, you can research it online at your own risk. I've had a spray can where the valve in the can was damaged and discharged the contents like a fountain due to this. Also too much pressure in the can and you will be painting Mr Bean style. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Yep, these cans will block mid spray. I could understand it if you forgot to turn it upside down to clear the nozzle and it was blocked next time you came to use it but not when it's a brand new can that gives up after a few seconds. It happens far to often to be coincidence. No other brand has this problem. Yes, what that man said. Times one thousand. Thank you Gareth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Precision Phoenix are just as poor too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Precision Phoenix are just as poor too. Only had occasional problems with Phoenix, getting hold of it locally is the only problem. Humbrol and Halfords never a problem. How hard can it be to use a decent nozzle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingscotsmanfan Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 My problems with railmatch are that the Matt varnish never dries Matt and the satin varnish dries Matt and this is after shaking for nearly five minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Rixon Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 The nozzle can be enlarged slightly with a cutting broach. This makes it less prone to clog. It also increases the flow of paint, so one has to guard against over spraying. Only a tiny enlargement is needed. If a nozzle gets really blocks, then it needs the vertical part of the tube cleaning with a drill before cleaning the angle cleaning with strong solvent. The solvent alone won't fix it. RM satin varnish seems to change its finish depending on the amount sprayed. Thin coat, matt finish; thick coat, shiny finish. I've never had a problem with the matt stuff going shiny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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