Thursday, February 18, 2010

Would a drycleaner be able to get paint off my new coat?

Went to visit my new grandson, and didn't notice that the stairwells had been freshly painted. I've only worn in three times.


I don't know what kind of paint it is.


Would a drycleaner be able to get it off?Would a drycleaner be able to get paint off my new coat?
Yes a dry cleaner would be able to get it off.


If it's a water based paint you should be able to get it off yourself by dabbing a little water on it and repeating until the satin is gone.


If it's an oil based paint, then the dry cleaner is your best option, because trying to remove the stain yourself with white spirit will do more damage.


Best of luckWould a drycleaner be able to get paint off my new coat?
See if the building manager can tell you what sort of paint it is. Oil based paints usually smell very strong like turpentine or kerosine...did you notice the smell?





I've just been looking at a book on removing stains that says for dried acrylic paint stains to:


';...Soak the stained area with methylated spirits. Then soak two cotton wool balls in methylated spirits and place them on either side of the fabric. Rub the top cotton ball in a circular motion from the outside to the inside of the stain. Then wash the fabric as you would normally. If the paint is oil based, use mineral turpentine or acetone in the same way.';


It also says to determine the type of paint:


';...get three small containers -one each for turpentine, methylated spirits and acetone. Dip a separate cotton bud in each and apply it to the stains, then rub the stain between your thumb and your forefinger. Whichever takes the colour is most likely the solvent.';


from ';Spotless';


by Shannon Lush and Jennifer Fleming





...EEK ...sounds a little scary...I think I'd be taking it to the experts. A drycleaner is much more likely to have seen and dealt with that kind of stain before (c;
I am a 37 year experienced painter and most paints now are usually latex(water based) and denatured alcohol is the best...It will not make the dye streak or discolor at all.. we have used it on carpets, upholstery and just about any other type of cloth..it is great stuff..It is available at wal mart or just about any store with a paint section..it is useless as far as an oil based paint is concerned..but as I mentioned Most paints used now days are usually latex and especially outside where drying concerns are a factor...here is some info on denatured alcohol..and a picture of what it looks like..it is about 6.00 for a quart..do not use goof off or oops as someone will probably suggest here..it will make the fabric discolor..





http://www.house-painting-info.com/getti鈥?/a>





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if thepaint is latex get some denatured alchol and put a little on the tip of a rag, then slowlt dab the spot to loosen the dried paint as it loosens up.wipe it with a dry rag dabbiit up as well ..dont ruf an you will smear it over a wider area. if its an oil based paint,do the same only it will take longer and you may need to dab with a little more pressure... go gently
probably but not knowing what kind of paint it is may take them awhile. Give them time to get it out, like a week--tell them no hurry and see what they can do.
Hay! look on the bright side,at least you got the opportunity to wear it for the last time.
Sure no problem.
yup

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