It is more difficult to remove oil-based paint than water based.The key is to act fast if you've got some paint on your skin, fabric, or a hard object.Try to remove as much paint as you can before it dries.To remove the rest of the paint, use a combination of oils, thinner, or even a heat gun.You will be rewarded with a freshly cleaned surface if you are patient.
Step 1: The mixture of cooking oil and baking soda should be applied to your skin.
Put cooking oil and baking soda in a small bowl.Rub the mixture on your skin gently.If your skin gets irritated, rub at a slight angle until the paint begins to oxidize.You can use coconut oil instead of olive oil for this mixture.If the paint is dried on, a toothbrush can be used to apply the mixture and scrub.
Step 2: Rub the cooking oil and dish soap mixture on your skin.
Add dish soap and cooking oil to a small bowl.Put this mixture on to the painted spot.Rub the area until it lathers, then allow it to soak in for a minute.The paint's oils can be broken down with soap.When you are done, rinse the area with water.
Step 3: You can use cooking oil to remove paint.
When working on a project, it is easy to get a few drops of paint in your hair.If you want to get rid of this paint, place a few drops of cooking oil on top of it.You can massage the oil into the paint on your hair.Take care of your hair and watch the paint go away.If you have a lot of paint in your hair, you may need to apply more cooking oil and place part of it in plastic wrap.
Step 4: If you are working with fabric, act quickly.
It is more difficult to remove enamel paint when it dries on fabric.Put a damp towel on the area if you can't get to work on removing the paint right away.It will keep the paint wet until you can remove it.
Step 5: Before working with fabric, it's a good idea to soak up any paint.
The fabric should be placed on a hard surface.Go against the fabric with the edge of the butter knife or spoon.The stain should be picked up by this.Pick up any more excess by blotting the paint with a clean rag.If the paint is dried, you can use a knife to remove it.If you use a blunt edge to remove paint from a fabric, you may damage the threads.Stop if you see any loosened threads.
Step 6: Put laundry detergent in the painted area of fabric.
Remove the fabric from the hard surface.Place a thin board underneath the paint stain to prevent it from soaking through.A toothbrush can be used to apply detergent to a stain.The detergent should be placed in a container for 5 minutes.You should scrub the stain with a toothbrush.After the stain has lifted, wash the fabric.You can immerse it in water for 12 hours.
Step 7: The fabric should be washed with soap and water.
Warm water and dish soap should be mixed in a bowl.Take the mixture and put it on top of the stain with a clean sponge.When the paint begins to lift, lightly press the sponge against the stain.
Step 8: You can use a razor blade to peel paint.
The razor blade should be placed against the surface.The edge of the blade should be moved against the painted area.Continue sliding the blade until the paint starts to peel.If you are handling a razor blade, be careful.Place your hands in front of the blade.To make sure you don't scratch the surface with the blade, check after each stroke.
Step 9: If you are working with wood, you should sand away the paint.
You should get a medium-grade sandpaper and sand over the painted areas.Sand in circles to get the paint off.It is recommended to apply gentle, but consistent pressure.If you're worried about damaging the wood, use a fine grade paper and check for marks as you go along.
Step 10: There is a paint on the painted glass.
A mixture of white and water is needed.Place the mixture in the microwave and it will warm up.Rub the painted glass area with the edge of a rag.Rub in circles until the paint starts to peel.Place the mixture in a microwave safe container.
Step 11: Remove paint from brushes with thinner.
An old glass jar should be emptied and washed.The paint thinner should be poured into the jar.When you are done painting, put your brush in the jar and move it around.The paint is falling off the bristles.You can wipe the brush off with a junk towel.You can use the jar again after cleaning your brushes if you put a lid on it.The paint thinner will last for a long time.Purchase a thinner that is designed for oil-based paints.
Step 12: Warm up the painted area with a heat gun.
Purchase a heat gun at a hardware store.The guns send hot air against a surface.Before plugging in your gun, read the instructions and practice holding it.Plug it in and aim the hot air at the painted surface.Wait until the paint is hot and use a scraper.You can burn yourself severely if you use a heat gun.You don't need to heat the same section multiple times if you peel the paint away in small sections.Don't let the high temperature damage the surface you are heating up.When exposed to a heat gun, most plastic surfaces will melt.
Step 13: The proper precautions need to be taken.
It's possible to release dust into the air when you remove paint.To reduce irritation to your skin and lungs, wear a safety mask or gloves.Contact your local environmental agency if you suspect that the paint contains lead.
Step 14: Read the instructions on the label.
The package should tell you how to best handle removal.The paints are designed to be more like acrylics and can be removed with water.The package should be checked before you start the removal process.
Step 15: Take a test spot.
It's always a good idea to test your methods in a small area first.If you plan to use a spoon, it's a good idea to lightly remove it from the unaffected area.If you are going to apply a solution, make sure to put a few drops on the surface.