Filtering oil paint?

[Oddy]

Currently using some Dulux gloss enamel on mdf. I'm just applying with a brush and getting reasonable results on flat horizontal surfaces (vertical I am having some issues with runs). Problem I have just started having however is the can developed a little bit of "skin" around the edges inside and got stirred through the remaining paint in the can. So now I keep getting little specs showing up as I paint a surface. I have seen paper filter cones used by spray painters- but I think this is usually with heavily thinned paints. This gloss enamel is very thick. Do people ever filter this stuff without thinning? What do you use and where do you get it from? I have doubts that this would flow through paper.

[mic-d]

filter it through some pantyhose, but ot while you're wearing them...:)

Cheers
Michael

[Oddy]

Thanks Michael - that sounds like a great idea. Now to rummage through the wife's underwear drawer for some ripped ones....:B

Assume you just let it sag into your paint pot and hold it on with a rubber band or something, then pour through? Will give it a go tonight!

[Kev Y.]

You can also use flyscreen to strain the paint through..

[Chesand]

Assume you just let it sag into your paint pot and hold it on with a rubber band or something, then pour through? Will give it a go tonight!

Do not allow too much sag across the pot as you will be surprised how much the weight of the paint will cause it to sag further.

[Christos]

Thanks Michael - that sounds like a great idea. Now to rummage through the wife's underwear drawer for some ripped ones....:B


I would get a new pair. :U

[banksiaman]

I've got a pair of fishnet stockings you can have...:D:D:D

[Oddy]

Worked perfectly!