paint removal from clothing

• Oct 30, 2015

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1930artdeco

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I just bought some 30-40's overalls that have paint splatters on them. Is there anyway to get the paint out after it has been dried for 50 yrs?

Mike

 

• Oct 30, 2015

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a2jacketpatches

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I've used paint stripper and a pin to move it around. Try a tiny spot first. If it's a huge mess I wouldn't bother but small dots may be worth the trouble.

 

• Oct 31, 2015

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Stanley Doble

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Try a pair of scissors.

 

• Nov 2, 2015

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LizzieMaine

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If it's latex paint you might be able to get it off with soap and water and a lot of hard scrubbing. On the other hand, overalls are supposed to have paint and grease and dirt on them.

 

• Nov 2, 2015

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filfoster

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I'll be following this thread with interest. I've had some luck getting latex out with solvents (diosol, Stripeeze, if that's still around. I have a half gallon from the '90's) but it's hit or miss on how badly these discolor the fabric.
Oil based paint seems like a mission impossible.

 

• Nov 4, 2015

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1930artdeco

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Thanks everyone. I will see what I get in the mail as I plan to use them with my car club and I was hoping to clean them up a bit.

Mike