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Alf B
Alf B asked in Home & GardenCleaning & Laundry · 1 decade ago

Paint removal (UK)?

Any suggestions on how to get paint out of a fleece jumper, pair of trousers & a polo shirt and not leave any marks.

I've tried white spirit but that didn't do much.

The jumper is light grey, trousers dark grey and polo shirt yellow...any suggestions?

Update:

Forgot to mention the paint is mid / dark green.

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  • kenny g
    1 decade ago
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    Sorry not good news it dosent matter what kind of paint it is if its already dried in then it wont come out.

    Source(s): im a painter & decorator and went through loads of shirts and trousers
  • Wendy
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Emulsion paint should wash off. If its gloss then there is not much hope. let it dry and try to gently scrape it off and NEVER use hot or warm water that just 'melts' it and spreads it

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    if its water based then try methalated spirits,

    if its oil based and dry then you havent got much luck at all unless you try a stronger thinner like cellulose but that may effect the garment sorry

  • Sandee
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Your best bet is to take them to a dry cleaning shop and ask if they can do anything.

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  • tugboat
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    soak in diluted bleach for a couple of days.

  • coot
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    ask the wife of any painter

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