Avoid The Dreaded Spray Paint Frozen-Finger With This WD-40 Hack
Spray pray makes quick work of painting jobs, saving you time and frustration that rollers create. Rather than worrying about nap marks and streaks, you can send a fine mist of paint directly onto your furniture or decor item, giving it a nice, even coat in one go. However, while it might be useful for amateur DIYers and pro handymen everywhere, it also has its downsides. Specifically, it can make your finger freeze and cramp when holding onto the spray button for too long. But there is an easy fix for that predicament, and it involves using a can of WD-40.
No, you won't be using the lubricant, but you will be using the nozzle to help make the process easier and more comfortable for your hands. This is a worthwhile hack to try since most folks already have a can sitting idle in their garage. It's also a great way to repurpose a piece of the can once the product is finished, giving the nozzle a second life outside of the recycling bin. Curious about how to incorporate WD-40 into your next paint job? Here's how to pull it off.
How to use a WD-40 nozzle on your spray can
The hack is relatively simple. All you need to do is pop off the spray nozzle from both your spray can and your WD-40 can. Then, take the WD-40 nozzle and insert it directly into the spray can. Since both utilize a straw to deliver their product, the new nozzle will reattach with ease. And that's it! You have a much more comfortable nozzle to work with, and for two reasons. First, the spray can's version requires you to push the nozzle forward for the paint to release, which adds stress to the top of your finger and its connecting joint. We often press hard on the nozzle while painting, and this is what makes it freeze and cramp up after a while. However, the WD-40 nozzle requires you to gently press down to release the liquid, making it more comfortable for your finger. Second, the spray can's nozzle is about the size of a dime, but the WD-40's version is a large lever, allowing your finger to relax more while pressing it.
Additionally, WD-40's straw-like nozzle also allows the paint to flow out in a more precise way, giving you more paint control. This can lead to fewer streaks, drips, and splatters, making the painting experience less accident-prone and faster. Make the switch, and never look back!