Water-soluble paints have long been used effectively in construction and repair work. These coatings include acrylic. If the paint is water-soluble, then, proceeding from logic, it can be washed without any problems. This happens if spots on objects were noticed on time - no later than an hour after hitting the surface. And how is acrylic paint washed off after a long time, when it is firmly adhered to the base?
- Why coating may not wash off well
- Ways to remove drops from objects
- Immediately after the appearance of a spot
- Spot appearance time - several hours (up to a day)
- It took several days or more
- Heating as a way to remove
- Reliable stain remover
Why coating may not wash off well
You must immediately understand what kind of means for coloring and what it is made of. After that, you can answer the question of how to wash off acrylic paint.
Acrylic paint is a polymer, water-dispersed composition, which includes copolymers as substances for the formation of a film. Polymers (translated from Greek) are substances consisting of many parts. In fact, these are very large molecules. Dispersed - formed from several bodies that do not enter into a chemical reaction with each other.
The essence of these explanations is as follows. Acrylic is a complex, environmentally friendly chemical compound. It is produced with the participation of a film former, which is responsible for the curing time of the product.
When painting, droplets of paint may appear on the floor, as well as on clothing or furniture. Sometimes the brush touches surfaces that were not necessary to be painted. How to remove drops or blemishes in the work depends only on the time elapsed after getting them on objects. The curing time of the film former is 30-60 minutes.
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The time elapsed since the paint hit the item is of primary importance in choosing a method for eliminating drops and stains. Possible deletion methods, depending on the elapsed time, may be different.
Immediately after the appearance of a spot
For fresh paint, warm water, soap and a sponge are enough. With a few smooth movements without strong pressure, erase the stain. Wipe the treated area with a sponge dipped in soapy water. Then rinse with clean water. Drops from clothes are removed in the same way.
After finishing work, lower the brushes into a container of warm water. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. After time, rinse under running water.
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You must use any degreasing agent that is available in the house. It can be a dishwashing liquid, vodka, alcohol or a solvent. Perhaps the use of vinegar. To soften the paint, moisten the stain with the available product several times.
Removing contamination from clothing is done in the same way. The quality of the fabric should be considered. The use of, for example, a solvent is not recommended for some materials from which clothes are sewn.
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In this case, more potent means are used:
- petrol;
- White Spirit;
- acetone;
- kerosene;
- brake fluid.
You can use nail polish remover. To protect your hands from exposure to such aggressive substances, it is necessary to use rubber gloves.Any of the selected products is applied to the surface to be cleaned with a sponge.
The film former of the acrylic paint softens within 30 minutes. During this time, it is necessary to repeat the wetting procedure two to three times. Softened paint can be removed with a cloth dampened in the substance used. The fabric is used as a stronger base than a sponge.
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Potent remedies are not always available at home. How to wash acrylic paint, which is very hardened in this case? There are several effective tips "from the people."
So, to soften the stains, it is possible to use a hair dryer for drying hair. To do this, moisten the treated surface with soapy water. Then direct the air stream from the hair dryer to the stain and hold for several minutes. Softened paint is removed with a cloth dampened in soapy water. This method is effective for hard surfaces.
For clothes after heating, it is necessary to use at least substances such as detergent for plumbing or a wiper. These tools are very often available at home. The fabric has a porous structure, so removing stains of paint from its surface is more difficult.
Instead of a hairdryer, an iron having the function of generating steam can be used. This cleaning method allows you to remove paint from a hard surface, as well as clothing.
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Paint stores have a paint remover on sale. It is a specially designed chemical. There is both a universal remedy, and manufactured only for acrylic. It has a sharp unpleasant odor.
Attention! When using, it is possible to corrode the skin of the hands - be sure to use rubber gloves!
Stain removal with such a preparation must be performed with the window open. Hands, respiratory organs and eyes must be protected with special means - gloves, a respirator and glasses.
To remove stains, you must:
- dampen the cloth in the product;
- wipe the surface to be treated;
- wait 10 minutes and wipe off any drops or streaks with a clean rag;
- After the procedure, the treated surface must be washed with warm water and soap.
Such a universal substance helps to remove drops and streaks from any surface. For him, there is no concept of the timing of the appearance of the spot, since it removes traces of acrylic after a long time. However, due to the aggressive composition of the drug, it should be used in an extreme case, when other agents did not help.
