Paint Removing

 

Paint Removing

Here is an exchange I had with Martyn.  It provides helpful hints for all of us who occasionally get paint where we don’t want it…

Hi David,  We have dried acrylic paint on our carpet.  We have trimmed the carpet and have removed the hard excess on the top.  But can you suggest any solvents to remove the residual please?  Many Thanks, Martyn

-try rubbing alcohol.  If that doesn't work acetone (nail polish remover is mostly acetone) is stronger and has been known to dissolve dried acrylic paint.  let me know if it works…

…Thanks for replying so promptly.  However, we tried brush restorer on the
patch and it worked a treat.  It dissolves the acrylic and then lots of soapy
water cleans up the mess…

-that is a good thing to know.  What type of solvent(s) are used in the brush restorer?  What does it say on the label?

…The product is Polycell brush restorer.  It may be only a UK brand.  The tin says it contains: Methylene Dichloride and Naphtha.  If others try this method I would suggest trying it out on the material (carpet in my case) first as it could react adversely.

 Regards, Martyn