How do I Remove Spray Paint Mist from Wood Furniture?
- 1). Wet a towel with warm water. Hold the towel over the paint for 10 to 15 minutes to soften the paint.
- 2). Scratch at the paint gently with your fingernail. If your fingernail does not have any effect, scrape at the paint with a paint scraper. Move the tool slowly to avoid scratching the wood.
- 3). Combine trisodium phosphate, or TSP, and water according to the instructions on the bottle. Dab the solution onto the paint splatters with a soft rag. Let the TSP solution sit on the paint for 10 minutes. Scrape the splatters with a paint scraper to remove.
- 4). Spread a 1/4-inch thick coat of chemical paint stripper to the splatters with an old paintbrush. Cover the stripper with plastic wrap to keep it from evaporating. Allow the stripper to penetrate the paint for 15 minutes. Paint stripper will also remove any varnish or paint on the surface of the furniture. Remove the dried paint from the wood with a paint scraper.
- 5). Dip a piece of steel wool into the paint stripper. Scrub the furniture with the steel wool in a circular motion. Wipe away the chemicals with a mild detergent and clean water.
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