There are several ways to remove spray paint from various surfaces. To remove the spray paint from the skin, rub the area with oil and wash it off. Remove paint stains from fabrics by scrubbing the stain with an alcohol-based product, such as hairspray. Apply an abrasive gel to remove spray paint from porous surfaces, such as graffiti on mason (stone) walls. To remove spray paint from your car, try an exterior cleaning product, carnauba wax, or a scrubbing compound.
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Method 1 of 4: Cleaning Spray Paint from Skin
Step 1. Use vegetable oil, baby oil, or cooking oil spray on the paint
First of all, soak a cotton ball in the oil of your choice. Pat the cotton freely on the skin. If you use a spray oil, just spray it directly onto the skin.
Step 2. Rub the paint on the skin
Rub vigorously, but not so hard that it hurts the skin. The paint should start to thin right away.
If you're having trouble, try scrubbing the area with a washcloth. This method is also useful if the paint is in a location that won't wash off easily in the sink, such as on your feet
Step 3. Wash the skin with a bar of soap
Once you've thinned the spray paint, take a bar of soap, lather the area, and rinse. This step will remove any excess spray paint and oil.
Try washing with bar soap at least twice if your hands are still greasy or there is still some spray paint left
Step 4. Use a scrubbing soap (pumice) for stubborn paint
If oil can't get rid of all the spray paint, or try using a liquid scrubbing soap, bar soap, or scrub bar. You can use any scrubbing product, but be careful if you have sensitive skin.
Scrub soap is usually used to clean grease and oil from car maintenance. Rubbing rods are also often used to clean the feet. You can find this product in supermarkets or pharmacies
Method 2 of 4: Cleaning Stains on Fabric
Step 1. Rinse off any excess wet paint
The stain will be much easier to remove if the paint is still wet. When the spray paint on the fabric has dried and hardened, you can start cleaning. However, if the spray paint is still wet, it's a good idea to rinse it in cold tap water to wash off as much of the paint as possible.
- Hold the cloth under the faucet until the rinse water is clear.
- If you are cleaning a stain on a carpet or upholstery, blot the stain with a cool damp cloth or towel.
Step 2. Spray the stain with hairspray
Hairspray products contain alcohol, which breaks the bond of the paint. You can also use alcohol-based treatments, such as nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol. Test the product by using it on an inconspicuous spot.
Step 3. Scrub the stain with a dry cloth
If the area is wet with an alcohol-based cleaner, buff it with a dry cloth. You will see the paint pigment begin to transfer to the dry fabric fibers. If necessary (for example, on a thick coat of paint), spray and rub again.
If you are cleaning carpet or upholstery, continue spraying and scrubbing until the stain is clear and the fabric dries
Step 4. Rinse the fabric in the washing machine on a cold setting
If the spray paint gets on the clothes, you can clean it in the washing machine once the stain has broken off. Check clothing labels to make sure they are machine washable. Use a prewash cleaning product, and machine clean on a cold setting.
- Make sure you use a cold setting as hot and warm water will set the stain on the fabric
- If there are still stains left, Air the clothes, then repeat the process of spraying, scrubbing, and washing. If it still doesn't work, take the cloth to a dry cleaner for professional cleaning.
Method 3 of 4: Using Scrape Gel for Mason and Porous Surfaces
Step 1. Apply the scraping gel to the painted surface
Purchase a gel solvent labeled “paint and varnish stripper” to remove spray paint on mason or masonry walls. Put on protective gloves and use a brush to apply a thick layer of gel to the spray-painted surface.
Make sure you test the scraper on an inconspicuous area before using it over the entire painted surface
Step 2. Cover the gel with plastic wrap
If you are cleaning decorative items or furniture, cover them completely with plastic wrap. If you're cleaning spray paint on a wall, cover the area with plastic. Make sure the plastic tightly covers the area where the gel was applied.
Step 3. Use a pressure washer to remove the gel
You can wash off the gel once you see the surface start to wrinkle, or about after 4 hours. Use a pressure wash by spraying cold water on the 300 psi setting. Hold the nozzle 0.5-0.75 meters away from the surface, and wash from the bottom up to prevent the pigment droplets from contaminating the surface again.
- Wear work clothes, protective gloves, and goggles when spraying walls.
- Repeat the scraping process on the stubborn areas if there is still paint left.
Step 4. Apply mason cleaner to the porous surface after scraping
Even after spraying, the scraper can still leave residual shadows on stone or brick walls and other porous surfaces. Purchase a mason cleanser and dilute it to 1/7 cleanser and 6/7 water. Apply this solution on the surface, let stand for 1-2 minutes, then spray with cold water using a pressure wash tool.
Method 4 of 4: Cleaning Spray Paint from Cars
Step 1. Try a car cleaner
First of all you should try the least aggressive car cleaning to deal with streaks on the car. Start with a car exterior cleaner, which can be purchased at a repair shop or hardware store. Spray the cleaner on the painted area and scrub vigorously with a clean, dry cloth.
Step 2. Apply carnauba wax to the spray-painted area
Pour enough wax on a clean sponge. Rub the sponge against the spray paint in a circular motion. The wax content will instantly break down the spray paint.
- Carnauba wax is also called Brazilian wax. Look for products labeled as 100% carnauba or Brazil wax at a supermarket or repair shop.
- Add wax and press harder to remove stubborn paint.
Step 3. Blot the wax with a clean microfiber cloth
Wipe the waxed surface with a towel widely and in a circular motion. This will remove any excess wax and leave a fresh, polished surface. If you see smudges of paint remaining, repeat the waxing and polishing process.
Step 4. Use a rubbing compound
If carnauba wax doesn't work, try using an abrasive scrubbing compound. Apply a small amount of the car's exterior polishing compound to the cloth and rub it into the painted area in small circles. Wax and gloss the area when the spray paint is gone
