Painting is a quick and inexpensive way to change the design. During renovations, stains often end up on nearby objects. Traces of old paint are difficult to remove from window glass, decorative furniture facades or expensive mirrors. In this review, we will take a closer look at the working technologies.
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Heat treatment
When the temperature rises, the chemical composition of the paint is disrupted. The dried layer softens, which makes scraping easier. Heat is great for eliminating stains, blots and large lesions.
To remove old paint, you will need a heating tool - a hair dryer with the ability to adjust the degree. The equipment you can use is an iron with a steam function or a household steam cleaner.
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A piece of food foil is attached to the surface of the paint stain. The instrument is plugged in and heated to the minimum temperature. A stream of air is directed onto the metallized sheet for several minutes. After softening, the enamel is removed with a damp sponge. We recommend removing thick layers using a special spatula with a rubber blade.
Water-based paint (latex, acrylic) is removed with hot water. The liquid is sprayed over the problem surface from a spray bottle or a compress is applied with a wet rag. The moisture is left for 10-15 minutes, then applied again. Under the influence of temperature, the layer of dried enamel softens. The performer can only wash off with a sponge or remove with a spatula with a rubber base.
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Heat treatment is much simpler and more effective than the mechanical method. For complex blots, combine heating with subsequent scraping. Among the shortcomings, users note the painstaking process. The performer will have to control the temperature of the instrument, otherwise the glass may crack.
Heating as a method of removal
Potent drugs are not always available at home. How to wash off acrylic paint that has become very hardened in this case? There are several effective tips “from the people”.
So, to soften the stain, you can use a hair dryer to dry your hair. To do this, moisten the surface to be treated with a soap solution. Then direct a stream of air from a hairdryer onto the stain and hold for several minutes. Softened paint is removed with a cloth soaked in soapy water. This method is effective for hard surfaces.
For clothes after heating, it is necessary to use at least substances such as plumbing detergent or glass cleaner. These products are often available at home. The fabric has a porous structure, so removing paint stains from its surface is more difficult.
Instead of a hairdryer, you can use an iron that has a steam function. This cleaning method allows you to remove paint from hard surfaces, as well as clothing.
Chemical method
Old paint is removed from the surfaces of windows and mirrors with special chemical compounds. Oil and acrylic enamel is removed using white spirit or acetone. The product is distributed with a piece of rags or a brush. After treatment, wait 30-40 minutes, repeat if necessary. The solvent destroys the adhered layer, which is then removed with a damp cloth. Disadvantages include a sharp, suffocating odor.
To remove old paint, use purified gasoline or kerosene. The solvent properties of the chemicals are slightly lower than those of white spirit. The liquid preparation is applied to painted glass or mirror and left to act. Residues are washed off with water.
Professional solvents remove dried paint much faster and more effectively than hardware store products. Vixen universal degreaser is used to remove stains from silicone compounds from glass. The chemical is sprayed over the problematic surface, then the residue is removed with a rag.
Residues of dried acrylate, oil and alkyd paints are removed from windows using the “Antikras” universal remover. The drug is produced in the form of a viscous paste, which is applied to glass with cotton wool. After a quarter of an hour, the coloring composition can be removed with a damp cloth. The product is packaged in bulk canisters of 25 kg, which is not always convenient for a one-time operation.
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The preparation for removing old paint “Belton Basic” is produced in 400 ml aerosol cans. Before use, shake the bottle, then distribute the spray over the dried layer. After 5 minutes, remove dirt from the surface with a dry brush and rinse with plenty of water. The only disadvantage noted is the high cost.
Inexpensive paint remover "B-52" is designed for removing old paint and varnish coatings. The product is made in gel form, so the chemical does not drain from the problem area. The drug is spread onto the surface with a brush and left for half an hour to dissolve. The remaining enamel is pryed off with a spatula or wiped off with a damp cloth. Among the disadvantages of the substance are noted:
- Strong smell;
- volumetric packaging of 850 ml;
- does not always cope with the first application.
Solvent "Paint Remover 700" is perfect for removing old oil, polyurethane and acrylic paint. The gel-like composition does not drain from the surface and destroys the dried layer in 15 minutes. Disadvantages include bulk packaging (1 liter) and an unpleasant, suffocating aroma.
To remove old paint from glass, use the professional product “Syntior Light”. The drug is applied to the problem area with a brush, then after a quarter of an hour it is removed with a spatula. The solvent is difficult to find in small packaging. Only 13 kg packages are available in stores.
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If you need to very quickly remove paint residue from glass, use Docker S5. The product softens all types of enamels of any thickness and degree of hardening. The liquid is applied to the surface with a roller or sponge, left for 5 minutes and peeled off with a blade. The only downside is the inconvenient bulk packaging of 5 and 13 kg.
The effectiveness of ready-made products depends on the accuracy of following the instructions. It is recommended to apply the substances in the range from +8 to +25 C, otherwise the quality of dissolution is reduced. When working with chemicals, the performer must use protection (gloves, respirator). Windows are opened for ventilation.
How to clean fresh stains?
The drying speed of acrylic paint is its advantage. When painting the walls, if paint gets on the floor, drying quickly will become a real problem.
So:
- Fast-setting agents are difficult to wash off your hands and are especially difficult to remove from fabric. Therefore, you need to be careful when working. And if acrylic is accidentally applied to surfaces that are not to be painted, quickly remove its traces.
- A fresh stain can be wiped off without a trace with a damp cloth or foam sponge. The main thing is to always have them at hand and use them in a timely manner. Removing stains should be done without haste, with special care.
- If the painting process does not allow for distractions to remove splashes, you should begin cleaning accidentally contaminated surfaces or objects immediately after completing the next operation.
- Loose paint will give way if washed with warm water and regular soap or a mild detergent. The remedies always available in the house will help eliminate the problem: vinegar and soda. On a stain that has not yet become old, you need to apply warm water with the addition of soda or vinegar. After a few minutes, the paint will soften, making it easier to wipe off.
- Not too long ago stained surfaces can be cleaned by heating the stains. The paint begins to swell, then it is removed with a scraper. The method is applicable only when the base under the dye is not damaged by strong heat.
- Within half an hour, the stains can still be overcome. Once the film has formed, this will no longer be possible, and removing contaminants will turn into a long, painstaking process.
Folk remedies
If the glass is slightly dirty, it can be cleaned using available products. Old paint can be softened with any liquid oil. Sunflower fat is applied with a cotton swab to the problem surface and left to act. The enamel layers are removed with a spatula, and the window or mirror is thoroughly washed.
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Composition, properties and features
Acrylic paint contains water, a coloring pigment, a small amount of acid and a film former that provides drying . Since the layer of material hardens within an hour after application, if rinsing is necessary, it is better not to delay this process.
The substance does not evaporate dangerous toxic components when used. Acrylic compounds are odorless and non-flammable. Thanks to these properties, it is safe to use.
Pollution prevention
In order not to look for a way to remove paint from glass, you need to properly care for the objects. During repairs, we recommend covering large glass elements with film. The lampshades can be unscrewed, and the mirrors can be removed and taken out. When painting wooden frames, construction tape is glued around the perimeter of the transparent material, which is then removed.
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It is much easier to remove fresh splashes from glass than old, dry pieces. During and after work, any defects that appear should be removed with a damp cloth. Of course, the procedure will take more time, but you won’t have to scrape off difficult stains later.
The choice of means for removing old paint from glass is influenced by the degree of damage and hardening of the blots. For fresh ones (up to 7 days), a damp cloth with hot water or liquid oil is sufficient. If dried paint occupies more than 10% of the surface volume, then it is better to combine chemical and mechanical methods.
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Effectively remove acrylic paint from any surface
Acrylic dyes, due to their durability and variety of colors, are popular in the art industry and in construction. Unfortunately, the solution does not always fall exclusively on the place allocated to it. When paint gets in the wrong place, it has to be removed. For this reason, you should know how to effectively remove acrylic from any surface.
