there is a lot on both hands... please help! i know i should have worn gloves..but its past that point now.
2007-01-10 06:27:21 · 6 answers · asked by key key 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Okay, i had some mineral spirits here.. and it worked great.. Thanks so much!
2007-01-10 06:46:22 · update #1
What does the can label say? There should be a paragraph for "Clean up".
If the paint is water based, and dried on your hands, either rubbing alcohol or ammonia will usually take it off.
If it's oil based, you'll need paint thinner (if it's not set and dry) or something stronger if it's dry- lacquer thinner, acetone, frequently nail polish remover will get it off.
But read the label before you mess about with any of it! Using the wrong solvent (and yes, water is a solvent) makes it worse.
2007-01-10 06:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by dark_phoenix54 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only way to know for sure is to read the directions on the can. There are several different solvents, depending on how the paint was made.
Anything other than water will take a lot of natural oils from the skin. Use as little as possible and use hand lotion after you are finished.
It is not typical to be covered in paint after doing the work. You might want to evaluate your painting techniques to see why this happened if you ever decide to paint again.
2007-01-10 06:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by DSM Handyman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use mineral spirits. Paint thinner. Boost it a bit with soap. Wipe with rags.
Next time read the label. It usually gives clues like cleanup.
2007-01-10 06:37:18 · answer #3 · answered by MarkLight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Old towel or rough rag & mineral spirits. Then soak in warm sopy water & scrub with brush. ( ouch ). Reading " clean-up " info on can was good advice.
2007-01-10 06:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by ibeboatin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mineral spirits
2007-01-10 06:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by bonawizer 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Floor enamel? Do you mean polyurethane?
2007-01-10 06:34:52 · answer #6 · answered by Allan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋