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QuestionWhat is the best product to use in getting spray paint off your hands?James Guth is the co-owner and founder of Chesapeake Painting Services LLC. With over 20 years of experience, James specializes in exterior and interior painting, drywall, powerwashing, wallpaper, staining, sealing, and carpentry. James holds a BS in Economics and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Towson UniversityTo get spray paint off your hands, I'd recommend baby oil. It's got a little lift in it and should lift it right up. That's the most environmental and healthiest way to remove it.
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QuestionHow to do I remove spray paint from my keys?Community AnswerTry nail polish remover, acetone remover, or rubbing alcohol. Pour a little of one of these onto a rag or cloth and rub at the paint on your keys. Hand wash the rag with gloves on.
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QuestionI have an old porcelain vase that has spray paint on it. It was a valuable piece. Can you help me restore it?Community AnswerMix soap, salt, Listerine, toothpaste and water in a cup. Take a toothbrush and rub it on the vase. Voila!
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QuestionHow do I remove spray paint from a watchband?Community AnswerYou could try to find a color of pain similar to the color of the band and paint over it. If it is a fabric watchband you could try the steps in method 2.
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QuestionCan you use paint thinner to remove spray paint?Community AnswerYou can try, but you may have better luck with acetone or nail polish remover. Apply the paint thinner with a rag, using a clean part for each wipe.
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QuestionCan nail polish remover remove spray paint?Community AnswerYes, but be aware that nail polish remover may damage certain types of plastics. Start off with a non-acetone nail polish remover first. If that doesn't work, use an acetone-based nail polish remover. Test it out in an inconspicuous area first, however.
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QuestionWhat removes spray paint from plastic?Community AnswerTry scrapping the paint off with your fingernail or paint scraper. If that doesn't work, you can use some olive oil to loosen the paint, or nail polish remover to dissolve it. Check out How to Remove Paint from Plastic for more information and ideas.
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QuestionHow can I get acrylic paint out of clothes?sanaramzan ramzanCommunity AnswerTo remove acrylic paint from clothes, act quickly. First, blot the stain with a paper towel to remove as much paint as possible. Then, rinse the fabric under cold water. Apply a stain remover or liquid laundry detergent, gently scrubbing with a soft brush, and launder as usual.
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QuestionHow do I remove spray paint from a sidewalk?sanaramzan ramzanCommunity AnswerTo remove spray paint from a sidewalk, you can use several methods effectively. Consider using a power washer, paint remover, or graffiti remover for the best results.
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QuestionHow can I remove black paint from my white fridge if I'm unsure of its material?CheyanneCommunity AnswerMoisten a sponge with water and scrub the paint. Rinse with clean water and let it dry. If the paint has set, you can try using acetone-based nail polish remover.
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QuestionHow do I remove spray paint from a teapot that is entirely painted?CheyanneCommunity AnswerUsing baking soda or vinegar with heat is a very effective way to remove spray paint from a teapot.
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QuestionHow can I remove spray paint from my shed?CheyanneCommunity AnswerStart by saturating a rag in rubbing alcohol and apply it generously to the outdoor wooden surface. Let it sit for a few moments before scrubbing the spray paint off the affected areas. Finally, wipe away any residue with a damp cloth.
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QuestionHow do I remove spray paint from my rubber bag?Aayush BistCommunity AnswerGather supplies: You'll need mild soap or detergent, water, a soft cloth or sponge, and a clean towel. Test a hidden area first to ensure the cleaning solution doesn't cause damage or discoloration. Create a cleaning solution by mixing a small amount of mild soap or detergent with water.
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QuestionHow can I remove paint from the bowtie emblem on my Silverado pickup?Aayush BistCommunity AnswerTest a small area first to ensure the solvent won't damage the finish. Use a dampened cotton ball or cloth with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover to gently rub the paint off in small, circular motions. If needed, use a plastic razor blade or scraper carefully.
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QuestionHow do I remove spray paint from my kitchen island?Marufa TanniCommunity AnswerYou can use Goo Gone, which is widely available. Apply it to the painted area, wait a few minutes, and then scrape it off. Alternatively, you can purchase a paint stripper from a store like Home Depot.
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QuestionHow can I remove spray paint from an iPad case?Gwen McElroyCommunity AnswerUse rubbing alcohol to loosen the spray paint. Repeat the process until all the paint has been removed. You can also use white vinegar or acetone, but be cautious with acetone as it can damage glass.
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QuestionHow do I remove spray paint from vinyl flooring?Camryn JacksonCommunity AnswerTo remove spray paint from vinyl flooring, mix equal parts of white vinegar and warm water in a bowl. Dip a cloth in the mixture and wipe the paint until it's completely gone.
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QuestionHow do I remove spray paint from concrete?Camryn JacksonCommunity AnswerUsing warm water and a power washer is effective on concrete and helps remove any excess paint.
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QuestionHow can I remove spray paint from screws and nuts?KrombopulosReidCommunity AnswerUse solvents like acetone or nail polish remover. A wire brush or sandpaper can also help. For tough cases, use a solvent with a wire brush or sandpaper.
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QuestionHow do I remove spray paint from a musical instrument case?August_TearsCommunity AnswerYou can rub it with alcohol until you see no more paint. You can also try painting over the painted area with a nicer design.
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QuestionHow can I remove gold spray paint from a basketball?Community AnswerCreate a paste of hot water and baking soda. Cover the spray paint with your paste. Leave for around fifteen minutes. The paint will now just peel off. Repeat these steps if needed.
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QuestionHow to remove spray paint off a brick wall?Elle UjahCommunity AnswerUse paint thinner or a porous graffiti remover. Decant your chosen product into a clean spray bottle. Spray over the area of brick wall you wish to remove spray paint from. Leave for 15–20 minutes. Rinse the wall using warm water.
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QuestionHow to get black spray paint off a siding?Elle UjahCommunity AnswerPut rubbing alcohol on a cloth, and wipe off as much paint as possible. Afterwards, scrub the affected area until the paint is removed. Once that's done, you can now use a mix of detergent and warm water to clean the area, and your siding should be as good as new.
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QuestionHow do I remove spray paint off my wood floor?Elle UjahCommunity AnswerMix warm water with dish wash soap, stir with your hand to lather up. Dip a clean rag into the warm soapy water mixture, wring out excess water. Wipe away the fresh spray paint from the wood. The paint should come off quickly.
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QuestionHow can I remove spray paint from wood?Elle UjahCommunity AnswerPour a generous amount of acetone solvent onto a rag. Apply the acetone solvent directly to the wood surface. Allow the solvent to sit on the wood surface for several minutes. Add more acetone solvent to a new rag and start scrubbing away the spray paint.
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QuestionHow do I take off spray paint off my skateboard wheels?Elle UjahCommunity AnswerSpray the affected area with Goof Off. Use your rattle can of Goof Off to cover the affected area. Wipe off the paint with rags. Use a toothbrush to get in the small spaces. Rinse it with water. Use sandpaper or the buffer drill to clean up the alloy wheels.
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QuestionHow do you remove spray paint from metal or tin?Elizabeth KeimCommunity AnswerIf you want to remove spray paint from metal/tin, try using a razor blade or a knife to chip the paint off.
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QuestionHow to remove spray paint from kitchen cupboards?Elizabeth KeimCommunity AnswerIt is not likely that there is a possibility of removing one section of the paint without it being noticeable. You may have to remove all of the paint, or repaint the whole cupboard(s).
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QuestionWhat removes spray paint from the floor?Elizabeth KeimCommunity AnswerUse something like nail polish remover, paint thinner, or lacquer thinner to get spray paint off glass.
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QuestionHow remove spray paint from glass?Elizabeth KeimCommunity AnswerIf you want to remove spray paint from glass, use an acetone product, like nail polish remover, paint thinner, or lacquer thinner to get spray paint off glass.
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