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    What if I don't have any type of oil?
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    You will likely have to buy some as oil works best.
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    What if I tried all of these methods and nothing worked?
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    I suggest trying to find 99% alcohol. It's a higher concentration than regular rubbing alcohol.
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    How can I get ink from a permanent marker off?
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    It takes time, soap and water. It won't come off the first day, but in two or three days, it should be off.
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    How can I get rid of wall paint on my hands?
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    One way remove it is to use some soap. If it is an oil-based paint, start by rubbing cooking oil over your hands, then rub hand dishwashing detergent over the oil, then scrub. If it is a solvent-based paint, first try washing and scrubbing with rubbing alcohol.
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    Will this work for removing capsalated paint from my skin?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it just depends on what part of the skin the paint is on.
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    How do I get watercolor paint of my hand?
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    Unlike other types of paint, watercolor paint will only come off with by scrubbing just with warm water and soap.
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    What about paint in the hair?
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    If its a small patch, I would recommend either scrubbing it hard with shampoo or nail polish diluted with about 30% water. Or you can try using one of those paint removing wipes and wipe down your hair. If its a big patch, go to a hairdresser and see what they can do.
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    How do I remove dried acrylic paint off the bottom of my foot?
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    You can use the same methods as above, but I suggest using a simple tactic, and that is just plain old soap and water. Rubbing it might also help it to flake off as well.
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    A bit of dry paint fell into a wound I have. Is it safe to leave it alone?
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    Removing the paint chip would be best. Some paints have toxic chemicals that can hurt you if it enters your system.
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    Spray paint on my face, it was windy. What can I do to remove it?
    Carina
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    Use a few squirts of fractionated coconut oil and 2-3 drops of lemon oil to coat the skin completely. Then, scrub gently with your hands until the paint begins to dissolve. After that, use a sponge (or for skin elsewhere than the face) an old toothbrush to scrub off any difficult to remove areas, including around nails. Lastly, rinse with warm water.
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