Spray paint is very easy to stain clothes. Acrylic spray paint is known to spread in all directions if not used properly. As with other paint stains, speed of action is important so that you can clean them. While there's no guarantee that the stain will go away, you can try to follow some basic rules when it comes to cleaning spray paint stains.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Cleaning Wet Paint Stains
Step 1. Dry the wet paint
You're lucky if you can handle the paint early. Dried paint stains are more difficult to remove. Water-based paints such as spray paint can be stained by placing a cloth in the sink and drying the stain with a paper towel. If the tissue is full of paint stains, immediately use a new tissue to continue drying.
Drying the stain with a tissue is an important step before you scrub. If you scrub the stain before drying it, the paint will sink deeper into the fabric and spread
Step 2. Spray the stain remover on the paint-affected area
Wet paint can be treated quickly with the right stain remover. The stain remover used depends on the type of spray paint. Read the directions on the paint can if you're not sure.
- Water-based paint can be removed with dish soap that is rubbed constantly.
- Oil-based paints can be removed with turpentine, WD-40, or hairspray. However, spray paint is usually acrylic so it should be handled like water-based paint if it's still wet.
Step 3. Scrub the area with a dry cloth
Chemicals can work well if they are sprayed properly. However, it's up to you to choose which way to maximize its functionality. Rub a dry cloth over the stained area to allow the paint to absorb. Keep scrubbing the area and don't worry if your rubbing is rough. If one area of the cloth is already wet, move to another area.
- Do not use a scrubbing cloth that is still in use as it will stain the paint.
- Repeat this process until most of the paint stain is gone. Don't be surprised if you can't remove all the stains. The stain will disappear even more if every part of the paint has been wetted with chemicals.
Method 2 of 3: Cleaning Dry Stains
Step 1. Scrape off the stuck paint
Paint that has dried on clothes is very difficult to remove, and you may have to accept the fact that the stain cannot be completely removed. However, you may be able to remove most stains without using chemicals or chemicals. Use a butter knife or fingernail to scrape off the stuck paint. As it dries, the paint stain will come off in chunks. Paint that has soaked into the fibers of the fabric will not be able to be scraped off. However, this drying has a big impact because it can remove a lot of stains.
Step 2. Use an alcohol-based paint remover or cleaner
These types of cleaners (such as acetone nail polish remover or hairspray) are best for removing acrylic-based spray paints. This cleaner will break the bonds inside the acrylic plastic. Unfortunately, its effectiveness will be significantly reduced if the paint has soaked into the fibers of the garment. If the stain is completely dry, and using an alcohol-based cleaner isn't working, use a strong paint remover.
Remember, paint removers contain strong chemicals and can discolour clothing. Therefore, only use this material as a last resort
Step 3. Wash your clothes
By washing the clothes (after the stain has been removed with an alcohol-based cleaner), you will be able to tell if the stain is gone or not. If the stain hasn't gone away after you've washed it, there's nothing you can do about it except to cover it up. Fortunately, some types of stains (especially those on black fabric) can be covered well with a cloth pen or other coloring product.
Step 4. Hide the stain by scratching a cloth pen of the same color
The dried paint will essentially bond to the stained fabric, and sometimes you can only fix this by applying another stain. You can buy cloth pens specifically designed to cover stains. Go to an art or fabric store and buy a fabric pen that matches the color of the outfit.
The paint on the jeans can be difficult to deal with, but you're in luck if the paint gets on the denim. Denim tends to be blue and black, and you can find many fabric pens that go well with these colors
Step 5. Take the clothes to the dry cleaner
Regular washing will actually compact the dry paint stains that are stuck to the clothes. Since dry cleaners are professionals (and have certainly dealt with this type of problem before), it may be helpful for you to bring the stained garment to the service. If they still fail to fix it, you can at least get advice or help with a specific type of stain.
Method 3 of 3: Preventing Stains
Step 1. Adjust the spray
Other types of paint stains can indeed occur due to excessive drops of paint, while canned spray paint has been specifically designed to aim precisely and accurately. Therefore, the first step to preventing stains from occurring is to use paint properly. Spray paint in short, controlled bursts. Make sure the nozzle is completely off the body before you spray it. Don't forget to shake the can frequently to prevent the paint from thickening.
Read the directions on the paint can if you're not sure
Step 2. Put on a special poncho for painting
The poncho for painting is specially designed to protect clothes from staining. This product can be purchased cheaply at hardware stores. If you don't want to buy one, you can also make your own poncho out of a large plastic bag and make some holes for the arms and head, then wear it while painting.
A poncho for painting can be uncomfortable, especially if you're painting in a hot location. However, this discomfort will pay off when there are no stains on the clothes
Step 3. Remove clothes and only wear underwear when painting
Undressing and wearing only underwear, of course, can only be done under certain conditions, such as if you are painting at home and indoors. Your clothes will definitely stay clean if you don't wear them. However, because drying paint absorbs heat, you can overheat if you paint without clothes on.
Tips
- Speed is important in this case. Treat the stain as quickly as possible. The longer the paint stays on the fabric, the harder it will be to remove it.
- If nothing else works, you can use the stained clothes as your own art project. If the garment cannot be saved, try adding more paint to the garment so that the accidental stain becomes part of a design or illustration.
- Wiping the stain with cold water can prolong the wetness of the paint.
