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    What is the best product to use in getting spray paint off your hands?
    James Guth
    Painting Specialist
    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 University
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    To 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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    How to do I remove spray paint from my keys?
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    Try 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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    I have an old porcelain vase that has spray paint on it. It was a valuable piece. Can you help me restore it?
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    Mix soap, salt, Listerine, toothpaste and water in a cup. Take a toothbrush and rub it on the vase. Voila!
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    How do I remove spray paint from a watchband?
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    You 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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    Can you use paint thinner to remove spray paint?
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    You 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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    Can nail polish remover remove spray paint?
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    Yes, 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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    What removes spray paint from plastic?
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    Try 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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    How do I remove spray paint from a musical instrument case?
    August_Tears
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    You 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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    How can I remove gold spray paint from a basketball?
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    Create 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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    How to remove spray paint off a brick wall?
    Elle Ujah
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    Use 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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    How to get black spray paint off a siding?
    Elle Ujah
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    Put 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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    How do I remove spray paint off my wood floor?
    Elle Ujah
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    Mix 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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    How can I remove spray paint from wood?
    Elle Ujah
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    Pour 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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    How do I take off spray paint off my skateboard wheels?
    Elle Ujah
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    Spray 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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    How do you remove spray paint from metal or tin?
    Elizabeth Keim
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    If you want to remove spray paint from metal/tin, try using a razor blade or a knife to chip the paint off.
  • Question
    How to remove spray paint from kitchen cupboards?
    Elizabeth Keim
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    It 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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    What removes spray paint from the floor?
    Elizabeth Keim
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    Use something like nail polish remover, paint thinner, or lacquer thinner to get spray paint off glass.
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    How remove spray paint from glass?
    Elizabeth Keim
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    If 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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