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    How do I do it if the paint is dry?
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    You can use rubbing alcohol or hairspray as it says above. That helps, and vinegar and baking soda might do the trick.
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    How do I remove white paint off a black shirt?
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    Put vinegar on the paint stain, and let it soak. Rinse the vinegar off, and then put the shirt in the laundry to wash as you normally would.
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    Can I remove paint from clothes with nail polish remover?
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    Acetone, while being extremely good at getting rid of certain types of stains, can actually dissolve certain plastics and certain synthetic fabrics. Only it use on fabrics you are absolutely sure that acetone will not damage, but generally, not a good choice.
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    How do I get a red stain out of my white t-shirt?
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    You can try to hand wash the stain with mineral spirits and then rinse with water. Then, wash and dry normally in the washing machine. You can also bleach your shirt, if it is safe for the material that the shirt is made out of.
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    Can I use bleach to remove a stain from a white shirt?
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    You should use Resolve. Spray some on the area and leave it for no more than 5 minutes, and wash it in extremely hot water.
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    I got wood stain on my shirt, how I can get it out?
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    Use a lot of soap and scrub as hard as you can. Don't apply any heat. The stain will fade until it is not very visible.
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    How do I remove dried water based paint from a pair of silk pants?
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    Hand wash them softly and without any chemicals, just using slightly soapy water.
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    How do I get wax out of a shirt?
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    Dip the painted cloth in petrol, kerosene or any other fuel and rub it with a brush and then wash it soap.
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    How do I get gloss paint off nylon?
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    Apply another layer of paint on the affected area then simply peel off. It should come away easily. Or, try with a little fabric softener.
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