Remove Oil Based Paint From Plastic

For oil based paint use mineral spirits.

Remove oil based paint from plastic. Rub only the paint and nothing around it. For dry paint rubbing alcohol is effective for removing both water based and oil based paints. Rub the dried oil based paint with the painter s rag. Pour rubbing alcohol over the remaining paint.

Nonetheless be sure to wear a face mask to guard against inhaling fumes and wear work gloves to. Dab a very small amount of alcohol on the corner of a clean dry cloth and gently and carefully rub over the paint on the plastic area of the eyeglasses. Instead gently scrape away drips with a plastic putty knife using vegetable oil to soften the paint. While vegetable oil is not as effective compared to petroleum based solvents it does loosen the paint from the surface without damaging the plastic.

When time is up strip the old paint off with a plastic paint scraper and discard it in a garbage bag. Move the rag on the tip of your finger after it becomes colored with the dissolving paint to a clean section of the rag. Fortunately there are safe ways and products to remove paint from plastic. Wet the clean part of the rag with thinner and continue rubbing the paint until it has been completely removed.

Scrape gently to remove as much of the paint as you can. It is not a particularly strong solvent so it cannot damage the plastic. Be thorough with this cleaning. If it s acrylic or latex paint try using ammonia or denatured alcohol.

For tougher spots try nail polish remover or denatured alcohol but first test a small patch. When all of the paint is removed wipe down the surface with paper towels to remove residue. Hold the blade flush with the plastic surface to avoid scratching it. Just be careful since solvents can damage certain types of plastic.

Rubbing alcohol helps remove paint without melting the plastic unlike harsh paint thinners. Otherwise the paint stripper can interfere with any new coats of sealant stain or paint you might put on the object. In this video i show you how i removed paint from plastic the natural and safe way.