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512 days ago |
Scissors:-) ? -- ...it's rennovation time!!! |
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512 days ago |
it’s pretty hard to remove dried paint because it has generally absorbed into the interior fibers of the material. With that said, you can try a little bit of whatever solvent the paint says to use to remove it as if it was wet. I’ve also had limited luck using rubbing alcohol on latex paint. But limited success is the best I’ve done. Generally anything that I’ve got paint on has just become my favorite clothes to do future painting in. -- You can't get a hug from Facebook. |
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512 days ago |
Go to Wal Mart and buy another shirt, pants, whatever, before the laundry person see it. -- Tim -- http://tmuli.com |
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512 days ago |
Try this site http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf385111.tip.html Lew |
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512 days ago |
I use Goof Off to remove dried latex paint. It works pretty well on oil-based paint, too. I’ve used it get paint out of carpet.
If you’re going to do more than just a small job, buy xylene instead—it’s cheaper. Goof Off is mostly xylene. -- Steve B - New Life Home Improvement |
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512 days ago |
Generally 40 grit or larger on a side grinder will obliterate whatever paint you’re lookin’ at. -- Earle Wright, Lenoir City, Tennessee |
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512 days ago |
Sometimes the citrus style hand cleaners will take the paint stains off. I have had luck with a couple brands for removing all kinds of stains from clothing, but a word of warning, it will sometimes remove the die in clothing too. -- Steve-o |
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510 days ago |
I don’t, it adds character ;-) -- Doug, woodworking in Alabama |
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499 days ago |
Now you have a pair of work clothes to use on your next project. Once paint is dried that’s it! |
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499 days ago |
if the cloth was white, chlorine based liquids can work, like chlorex. they dont really remove the paint but remove the pigment. oil based paint can be removed with chaotic soda (drain opener or paint stripper, drain opener is cheaper), but it will happily digest any organic material, like your skin or cotton based cloth, so it is good only for 100% synthetic fabrics. -- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep... |
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498 days ago |
I just keep wearing that article of clothing everytime I paint. This way I never have to worry about removing paint from another article of clothing. -- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do. |
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498 days ago |
I’ll second SteveB… Goofoff is the best… Just don’t use it in the house! The smell will drive you nuts for hours. Treat the paint and let it soak in. Blot out as much as you can and then rinse it out. (Outside of course) Then take it inside and wash it as normal. Check it before you put it in the dryer, as heat will set any paint you missed. Tom -- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes. |
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