This is a question with answer options. Goal: How do you paint with a spray can of paint?

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

+Shake the can up well and remove the top; then point can at item to be painted and press down on the tip covering item to be painted and stop. +Shake the can up well and leave the top; then point can away from the item to be painted and press down on the tip covering item to be painted and stop....I think the answer is
Shake the can up well and remove the top; then point can at item to be painted and press down on the tip covering item to be painted and stop.