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Modeling => Modeling Q&A => Topic started by: Quickdraw on February 03, 2016, 10:15:16 pm

Title: Dropper style paint bottles
Post by: Quickdraw on February 03, 2016, 10:15:16 pm

Hey MBS community. I have a question about dropper paint bottles. I generally prefer citadel paints and I happen to like the paint pot style. But I recently bought a dropper of army painter to match the basecoat on my Ottomans. Every time I use the thing the top is covered in gunked up paint. I can't keep it clean, and it actually seems to gush out when I open it. Sort of like a bottle of soap when you travel up in altitude.
Anyone have any ideas why this is? Do all dropper bottles do this? Any thoughts on how to stop this problem?

Title: Re: Dropper style paint bottles
Post by: Creon on February 03, 2016, 10:27:29 pm

Use a paper towel to clean the goop around the dispenser.  Then use a pair of pliers to take the nipple off, runa  toothpick through it to clear caked up paint, and then it should work reliably.

Title: Re: Dropper style paint bottles
Post by: Quickdraw on February 03, 2016, 11:42:31 pm

Great tip! I'll give it a try.

Title: Re: Dropper style paint bottles
Post by: Landlubber on February 03, 2016, 11:48:43 pm

I use MSP and Vallejo dropper bottles (you can get both at the Haven) and haven't had that problem but just a few times, but yeah, I second what Creon said. Also helps to have a pin hand to run down the dropper to clear out any dried chunks.