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How To Properly Open a Paint Can Preventing a Stuck Lid and How To Preserve Paint In The Can Because most of our paint is shipped at some point, there is a chance that the paint in the can might get between the can and the lid which can make getting the lid off more difficult than it might be with ordinary paint. The main resin in most of our paints is an adhesive. If you have a plastic ring on the paint can lid, please remove it. It is always best to use a paint can opener which has a curved or “L” shape on the end. Flat head screwdrivers are not ideal as they tend to warp the lid as you pry the lid open. Use the paint can opener to gently lift (do not pry) the lid in a section and then rotate the paint can 10 degrees and lift gently and repeat until you have gone all around the can. Go around the paint can once again this time gently lifting the lid a little more. Repeat until the lid comes off. Do NOT lift or pry the lid in one section only as this will warp the lid and the compression seal that the lid provides, and this can sometimes make it difficult to remove the lid. In the video, we also show you how to use KBS Paint Saver. KBS Paint Saver is a proven paint preserver that allows user-friendly long-term storing of leftover paints in the original can. KBS Paint Saver keeps paints, coatings, and clear coats from skinning over in the can saving you money by allowing you to use the entire can of paint. KBS Paint Saver is environmentally safe, allows for storage of paints in their original cans, and is extremely easy to use. At KBS Coatings, we want you to be able to make the most of your investment which is why we show you how to open and close the paint can and how to use KBS Paint Saver to preserve the paint in the can. Questions? If you have any questions, please let us know. +Contact KBS Coatings.