r/fixit • u/Roonwogsamduff • 7h ago

open How to unclog these hairspray nozzles

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I've tried hot water on the nozzles and turning them upside down. Any other tricks?

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u/Consistent_Watch_206 7h ago

Remove nozzle
Soak in acetone
Use dental pick or pushpin to ream out both ends of the nozzle.
Repeat

Reattach nozzle
Spray with can upside down.

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u/Roonwogsamduff 7h ago

Will do this - thanks!

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u/MajorThanks3961 7h ago

Try pulling them off and soaking them in boiling water

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u/Roonwogsamduff 7h ago

Will try. Thanks!

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u/atheos42 6h ago

Are sure the nozzles are clogged? Last time I thought a nozzle was clogged, I removed the nozzle and tried to clear it with an air hose, it wasn't clogged, swapped nozzles on a known good can and the nozzle was fine, the problem was the can was out of perpelant.

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u/Cool-Negotiation7662 1h ago

This is often easy. With an air nozzle, and a bit of rubber hose, most aerosol can can be charged by applying adequate air pressure. No need to operate the valve. I have had excellent results with about 100psi to 120psi.

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u/roguezebra 7h ago

Add a small amount of acetone (nail polish remover) into boiling water soak.