Threw out a whole can of spray paint because I didn't shake it enough

I was in a rush to finish a patio chair and the paint came out all splotchy, ruining the job. That was a $12 can down the drain (and a wasted Saturday morning). Anyone have a good rule for how long to shake those things?

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emeryp235h ago

You threw out the whole can instead of just sanding it down and trying again? That paint was probably still good after it settled. I always shake for a full two minutes, set a timer on my phone.