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Aerosol paint
Aerosol paint (also called spray paint) is a type of paint that comes in a
sealed pressurized container and is released in an aerosol spray when
depressing a valve button. A form of spray painting, aerosol paint leaves a
smooth, evenly coated surface, unlike many traditional rolled or brushed
paints. Standard sized cans are lightweight, portable, cheap, and easy to store.
Aerosol primer can be applied directly to bare metal and many plastics.

Contents
History
Uses
Commercial, industrial and consumer uses
Technique
Graffi and street art uses

Stencils
Illicit use Aerosol paint can. Propellant in the top
Graffi of the can pressures down on the paint
Inhalant propellant mixture in the bo om. The
paint mixture is pushed up through the
See also
dip tube when the valve is opened.
References
External links

History
In 1949, Edward H. Seymour, of Sycamore, IL[1] , added paint to existing spray can technology at his wife Bonnie's
suggestion. It was initially designed to demonstrate an aluminum paint he developed.[2][3] His patent was awarded in
1951.[4]

Most aerosol paints also have a metal, glass or plastic ball called a pea inside of the can, which is used to mix the paint
when the can is shaken.

Uses

Commercial, industrial and consumer uses

Acrylic-based craft primers and vinyl dye can be used on plastics like models or miniatures.

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Most brands include a wide variety of paints, including primers, heat and
traffic resistant enamels, gloss and matte finishes, metallic colors, and textured
paints for home decor.

Aerosol paint is useful for quick, semi-permanent marking on construction and

surveying sites. Inverted cans for street, utility or field marking can be used
upside-down with an extension pole. APWA (American Public Works
Association) has standardized colors for utility and excavation markings.
Hiking trails can also be marked with aerosol paint trail blazes.

Small to medium-sized repairs to automobile bodywork can be completed by

enthusiasts at home using aerosol paint, though to paint an entire vehicle in A typical paint valve system has a
this manner would be difficult and expensive. The main disadvantages, "female" valve; the stem is part of the
top actuator. The valve can be
compared to a professional spray gun, include the limited quality provided by
preassembled with the valve cup and
the built-in nozzle and the lack of infrared baking after applying the paint,
installed on the can as one piece, prior
which indicates that the paint could take several months to obtain its final to pressure-filling. The actuator is
hardness. added a er.

Technique
For a good finish it is essential to prepare the surface well, sanding to provide a key and thoroughly degreasing with
naptha (panel wipe). Areas not to be painted should be masked, although for repair work it is important to avoid spraying
a full coat right up to the masking tape, which will leave a hard line; it is better to fade the new paint into the existing
paint, especially if the color is difficult to match. The flow of paint should be started or stopped on the masked area rather
than over the area intended to be painted, as aerosols often discharge "blobs" of paint under these conditions. Coats
should be built up lightly enough to avoid runs, but a "dry" finish must be avoided by spraying too thinly or from too far
away. The optimum distance between the can and workpiece is around one foot (30 cm). Most automotive paints will
require a clear lacquer after the color coat, normally 24 hours later. The color coat should be well matted down with very
fine abrasive paper before applying the lacquer.

There are also a variety of tools to assist in the dispersal of paints including spray paint handles and attachments to
equalize the pressure and secure hand grip. Other customized technology such as sprayprinter can be attached to aerosol
cans to partially automate the process of spray painting and allow for images to be created in a manner similar to
printing.[5]

Graffi and street art uses

Speed, portability, and permanence also make aerosol paint a common graffiti medium. In the late 1970s, street graffiti
writers' signatures and murals became more elaborate and a unique style developed as a factor of the aerosol medium and
the speed required for illicit work. Many now recognize graffiti and street art as a unique art form and specifically
manufactured aerosol paints are made for the graffiti artist.

Graffiti artist paints tend to be more expensive, but have a wider selection of rich colors, are thicker and less likely to drip.
They are produced in standard high pressure cans for fast, thick coverage and lower pressure cans for more control and
flexibility. Most art brand paints have two or three mixing peas in a can. A wide array of actuators, or caps are available,
from standard "skinny" caps to wider "fat" caps, as well as caps that control the softness or crispness of the spray.
Calligraphy caps create fan spray instead of the standard round.

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The first graffi shop in Street art style can. A)

Russia was opened in 1992 Color iden ty "donut"; B)
in Tver City. Valve cup; C) Gasket for
spray valve; D) Peas; E)
Actuator.

Stencils
When aerosol paint is used, care must be taken to cover or mask areas where
paint is not wanted. A stencil can be used to protect a surface except the
specific shape that is to be painted. Stencils can be purchased as movable
letters, ordered as professionally cut logos, or hand-cut by artists.

Stencils can be used multiple times for recognition and consistency. Official
stencils can be used to quickly and clearly label objects, vehicles or locations.
Graffiti writers can use stencils to quickly mark in busy places or leave
recognizable tags over a large area. Stencil artists often use multiple colors, or
create elaborate stencils that are works of art in themselves. Spray paint graffi tags on a dumpster
with the owner's markings spray
painted using a stencil. New York City,
Illicit use 2007.

Graffi
Unauthorized graffiti is considered to be vandalism in most jurisdictions mainly because the work or display is done
without permission of the property owner. The term 'aerosol art' is commonly used for displaying art form 'with'
permission of the property owner. The UK and many cities in the United States prohibit the sale of aerosol paint to minors
as part of graffiti abatement programs.[6] While major industrial and consumer aerosol paint companies like Krylon and
Rust-Oleum actively participate in anti-graffiti programs, art-brand companies are often supportive of writers and graffiti
culture, though most do not endorse illegal writing.

Inhalant
Like many household chemicals and aerosols, aerosol paint vapor and propellant can be misused as an inhalant.[7]

See also
Graffi

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Monstercolors
Rust-Oleum
Krylon
Vanishing spray

References
1. "Discover the history of spray paint art" (h p://www.nwherald.com/sponsored/ar cles/2017/02/06/30055664/index.xml). The
Northwest Herald. February 6, 2017.
2. Hilary Greenbaum; Dana Rubinstein (November 4, 2011). "The Origin of Spray Paint" (h ps://www.ny mes.com/2011/11/06/m
agazine/who-made-spray-paint.html). The New York Times.
3. "Archived copy" (h ps://web.archive.org/web/20101009015948/h p://www.seymourpaint.com/our_history.html). Archived
from the original (h p://www.seymourpaint.com/our_history.html) on 2010-10-09. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
4. US 2580132 (h ps://worldwide.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=US2580132), Edward H Seymour, "Herme cally
sealed package for mixing and discharging paint", issued Dec 25, 1951
5. "Is the Inven on of Spray Printer Going to Change Street Art ?" (h p://www.widewalls.ch/spray-printer-street-art/). Widewalls.
Retrieved 2017-12-12.
6. "Spray-can sale ban to stop the graffi kids" (h p://www. mesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/ar cle814092.ece), 19 January 2003
7. Hanson, Glen R.; Hanson, University of Utah Salt Lake City Utah Glen R.; Venturelli, Peter J.; Fleckenstein, Anne e E. (2014-03-
03). Drugs and Society (h ps://books.google.com/books?id=Ck0JAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA449&dq=Like+many+household+chemicals+
and+aerosols,+aerosol+paint+vapor+and+propellant+can+be+misused+as+an+inhalant.&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwizz5_V3IPY
AhUr7IMKHVM7CbUQ6AEIKTAA#v=onepage&q=Like%20many%20household%20chemicals%20and%20aerosols,%20aerosol%20
paint%20vapor%20and%20propellant%20can%20be%20misused%20as%20an%20inhalant.&f=false). Jones & Bartle
Publishers. ISBN 9781449689872.

External links
The Plain Man's Guide to Aerosols (h ps://web.archive.org/web/20070205130724/h p://www.yorks.karoo.net/aerosol/)
CAPCO is a non-profit organiza on dedicated to providing accurate informa on about aerosol products (h p://www.aerosolpro
ducts.org/)
The Aerosol Products Division of the Consumer Specialty Products Associa on also gives facts and relevant informa on about
aerosol products (h ps://web.archive.org/web/20101114093904/h p://www.aboutaerosols.com/)

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