Abstract: A lid for a paint can is disclosed which has a wiper for removing paint from a paint tube and a vent assembly to allow air to enter the can and resists the escape of paint. The wiper removes the excess paint from the paint tube and allows the paint gun and tube to be readily removed from the can and prevents loss of paint through the vent opening.

Abstract: A paint receptacle apparatus comprising an open topped can having a first outwardly and downwardly directed flange attached to its open upper end and a lid having a second downwardly and inwardly extending flange engaging the first flange. The cover has a tube receiving opening having a cylindrical tube wiper received in it. The wiper has a cylindrical body received in the opening and an outwardly directed flange attached to its upper end overlying the lid and a first inwardly directed wiper flange and a second inwardly directed wiper flange receiving the tube of a paint gun. The wiper flanges each have a vent opening and a divider holding them apart. The flanges wipe the paint from the tube when the tube is removed from the can.