FAQ
The TINYPINK stencil cap is a powerful tool that can take your artwork to the next level. However, as with any new tool, practice makes perfect! Don't be discouraged if your first strokes aren't as precise as you'd hoped!
Below you can find answers to frequently asked questions on:
- How to use your TINYPINK!
- How to clean your TINYPINK!
- Troubleshooting and other information!
How should I use my TINYPINK?
Shake your spray can very well before you attach the TINYPINK stencil cap! Best to use it with a standard or original cap (black/white) or a skinny cap! Then just click the TINYPINK on the big fold on the upper end of your spray can! Finally, press down the cap! If no paint comes through the whole turn your cap slightly to the right or left (please see section „The TINYPINK doesn't work! No paint comes through the whole!“).
Don´t shake the can while there is paint in the TINYPINK's reservoir! Paint will splatter! If you can't avoid shaking it, you can try putting a piece of cloth in the reservoir! This will be like a sponge and will prevent the paint running out. Of course you have to replace the cloth with a new one from time to time!
Empty the reservoir regularly!
Which cap should I use together with the TINYPINK stencil cap?
We recommend standard or orignal cap (black/white). Also (ultra) skinny caps work fine! With fat caps you will waste far more paint.
You can also try needle caps! These will provide much more saturated lines in combination with the TINYPINK stencil cap but with no splatters like you know it from junkie caps!
How can I achieve 3mm / 0.12“ to 5mm / 0.20“ thick lines?
Just widen the hole with a 3mm / 0.12“ to 5mm / 0.20“ drill according to your preferences!
The TINYPINK doesn‘t work! No paint comes through the hole!
The reason is mostly because the spray pattern of a cap is more like a ring (no filled center) and not like a dot. So please try to turn the cap a little bit to the left or right so that the "ring" hits the hole!
Or try a needle cap! This should work for sure and you will get more saturated lines as with skinny caps!
The hole clogs very quickly!
The TINYPINK comes with a 2mm / 0.08“ hole to achieve 2mm / 0.08“ thin lines! If it clogs to fast please stick a nail or similar through it to open it again.
We also recommend to use acetone spray (Montana Cans Cap Cleaner, Loop Aceton Spray, MTN, etc.) with a needle cap to blast residual paint out of the hole!
Another option is to widen the whole with a 3mm / 0.12“ to 5mm / 0.20“ drill! Just customize your TINYPINK to your preferences. The wider the whole, the thicker the lines, the less likely it will clog.
How long will the TINYPINK last?
It´s like with all things in life: the better you treat your stencil cap the longer it will last!
Clean your TINYPINK properly! Please have a look at section „How should I clean it?“ to learn about the right maintenance!
How should I empty the reservoir?
simply turn it upside down and let the paint run out at one corner. Don´t take off the plug to empty the reservoir or you will have a big mess!
Why doesn't the paint run into the reservoir but down the outside of the stencil cap?
There is a slit right under the hole. Make sure it isn't clogged with paint! Open it with a nail or acetone!
Why do some TINYPINKs have black plugs and some have white ones?
Black ones are plugged in and are made of rubber which will shrink after some time if they get in touch with solvent for a long time. The white ones are more resistent and are glued in. It is recommended not to put of the black or white plug. If you really need to do it you have to glue or tape both of them to the pink body as they will start to leak! Please also see "How to clean the TINYPINK at the end of a day?".
My plug shrinked! / Paint is leaking at the bottom!
The most common reason is that the plug has been soaked in acetone for too long. It is also recommended not to put of the plug. Please also see "How to clean the TINYPINK at the end of a day?". If your plug is no longer tight, simply secure it with a piece of tape!
How to clean the TINYPINK at the end of a day?
Pour out the paint of the reservoir! Don´t let it rest inside! Afterwards simply place it upside down in a jar or similar filled with acetone which will loosen the paint. Brush off the paint from the top of the TINYPINK and the spray hole.
The plug of the reservoir at the bottom should not come into contact with the solvent, as it may shrink and consequently no longer seal properly. It is also recommended not to remove the plug at all, as it will propably leak. If paint leaks out, the plug can be sealed most easily and quickly with adhesive tape or hot glue.
The TINYPINK doesn't fit snugly against the spray can.
In rare cases, the TINY PINK may warp slightly, usually due to temperature fluctuations. To improve its hold, simply bend the "wings" firmly towards the center.
Can I get an extra plug?
We initially included two plugs in the box. One was intended as a spare. However, over the years we've realized that this second plug isn't really necessary. The plug tends to leak when removed from the TINYPINK. Most people then used the spare plug, which also started leaking after a while. We recommend gluing the leaking plug in place with hot glue or just securing it with tape. This is the easiest, fastest and most cost-effective solution for you. and it also uses less plug material. It is also good for the environment because less material is needed for the plugs.
If you have any other issues which are not listed yet please don´t hesitate to contact us by Email!