How do you remove spray paint from wood?

Question

While finishing up a project the spray paint I was using dripped all over my front porch. I can't scrub or scrape it because the bottle says doing so will result in toxic fumes releasing into the air. How do I remove it?

Answer 1

Three basic ways 1. Sanding. Chemical paint remover. 3 Heat gun. Sanding is the most labor intensive and it can become quit tedious if the wood is detailed. Start with an 80 or 100 grit and work your way up to a 400 depending on how fine you want the finish to be. Chemical is the easiest but most hazardous to you and the environment. just follow the directions on the stripper you select. A heat gun is the trickiest to use. Inpatients can lead to scorching of the wood or worse a fire. Go slow and do not over heat the work.

Answer 2

Darrick, it depends on the precise finish on the skateboard. Paint thinner, turpentine, mineral spirits can remove the finish if it's shellac, lacquer or even a water-based finish. And, since it's a thinner for paint and not a solvent, it may not even remove the dried paint. More than likely, anything you put on the dried paint to remove it will most probably affect the finish. Give it a try, if it makes a mess, let it dry and sand the paint and finish off the board. Apply new finish afterwards. good luck

Answer 3

You could always paint over the spill, and you might even want to repaint you entire front porch.(in probably needs it.)

Answer 4

Sandpaper.