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Spray-can painting may be regarded by many as the poor relative of a professional spray gun job, a low-buck—even low class—technique practiced by rodders more concerned with going than showing. Well, ...

That's why the instructions on most spray paint cans advise holding the can anywhere from 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) away from the surface. The problem is, it's difficult to measure that distance in ...

We all know that automotive paint and primer have changed a lot in the last couple of decades with the serious reductions in VOC type solvents being mandated by the EPA. This has led to improvements ...

If you’ve ever painted an entire room—or worse, a whole exterior—using a cheap roller, you already know the moment when painting stops feeling like a weekend project and starts feeling like a ...

Even someone who possesses no painting skills whatsoever could create a giant, wall-size mural with a bit of robotic assistance, using a system of "smart" spray cans. A team of researchers has ...