Stain Removal: Paint

A fresh coat of paint will not keep you warm

Just to be clear, we sell coats, but our outerwear is made of fabric or leathers, not paint. What looks good inside or outside of your home does not look good on your body. The following tips on paint removal from clothes can save you a lot of money

Save your clothing and money by doing the following:

Modern paints vary greatly in composition and it is not possible to give one treatment for all types. As a guide, use the solvent suggested on the paint tin label for thinning paint and cleaning brushes. Treat promptly, as set stains are very difficult to remove. If paint has dried, soften with glycerin before applying treatment.

For oil paint, enamels and alkyd type paints, scrape off as much as possible and soak remaining stain in turpentine, or kerosene. Then wash in usual way.

Latex or plastic water-base paints, e.g. Acrylic and P.V.A. will wash out easily with cold water when fresh. Remove any remaining stain with methylated spirits (wood alcohol) (test first to see that acetate fabrics are not affected). Once dry, these paints are virtually impossible to remove.