How Do You Remove Oil Based Paint From Upholstery?
Oil based paints present a special cleaning situation because the paint thinners needed to loosen the paint can have adverse effects on the upholstery. In these cleaning situations, it is very important to test a small area first to ensure that the color is not damaged. Once the test area goes well, use the guidelines below to remove the stains from the upholstery. You Will Need: • Paint thinner for the specific type of paint (if no thinner is specified on the label, use turpentine) • Water • Cotton swabs • Soft cloths • Mild soap or detergent • Rubber gloves Steps to Remove the Paint: • Prepare your work area by gathering all of the materials and opening all of the car’s doors. If you are using this technique indoors open the windows. Turpentine and paint thinners require adequate ventilation as the fumes can be unhealthy to breathe. • If the stain is fresh, blot it with a clean cloth to remove as much as possible. • Look at the label on the paint can to determine the appropriate thin
Oil based paints present a special cleaning situation because the paint thinners needed to loosen the paint can have adverse effects on the upholstery. In these cleaning situations, it is very important to test a small area first to ensure that the color is not damaged. Once the test area goes well, use the guidelines below to remove the stains from the upholstery. You Will Need: • Paint thinner for the specific type of paint (if no thinner is specified on the label, use turpentine) • Water • Cotton swabs • Soft cloths • Mild soap or detergent • Rubber
