Although it’s not my favorite cleaning method, especially since the smell is really strong, I do like using acetone in a pinch to remove really stubborn areas of paint that just refuse to budge. Now that you have all the things you need, you are ready to do the job. Soak a paint palette covered in dried acrylic paint in fabric softener. It comes with four rubber pads that you can adhere to the bottom of the palette. Normally I let them soak overnight, but depending on the type of paint and how long the paint has had to cure, sometimes it only takes an hour or so. I need some suggestions on what I could use to remove spray paint from clear acrylic that won't melt or scratch the acrylic. Acrylic paint is among the most flexible and least toxic mediums used in art. The paint should get soft enough to wipe away or remove it with a razor blade. Most acrylic paints are water-soluble, although they do tend to stain when in contact with clothing. To lift off dried acrylic paint, simply pour hot/warm water over the areas of dried paint until completely submerged and set aside to soak. These are tougher because paint sprayers specialize in atomizing paint very finely. I have noticed that the thicker the dried paint glob is, the easier it is to grab the edge and pull the paint off the palette, especially if you’re dealing with either a plastic or glass palette. Once you are done with your painting project, you can simply tear off your palette paper and throw it out! Carry-out containers, shipping foam, and wax paper “To keep my acrylic paint from drying up I use one of those carry-out Oriental diner containers. I have found combining this technique with water or acetone makes this much easier to do. I even made a quick video showing you how to effectively clean your plastic paint palette using this technique.Watch this video on YouTube. Step 1, Wipe fresh acrylic paint with a wet cloth. Unless it is a water-based latex paint or an emulsion paint it is very difficult to remove the paint from surfaces like your PVC window frames, doors, tables, chairs, toys, paint buckets, pipes, or other plastic made household items. Soak any dried paint in water and remove once it “puckers” Manually peel any thickly gathered dried paint globs; Use acrylic mediums to effectively peel your acrylic paint off the palette; Use paint thinners like acetone to remove any stubborn dried paint; Scrap off any remaining dry paint Unless it is a water-based latex paint or an emulsion paint it is very difficult to remove the paint from surfaces like your PVC window frames, doors, tables, chairs, toys, paint buckets, pipes, or other plastic made household items. Acrylic paint dries very quickly unless it is applied very thickly. 3. Acrylic paint dries into an almost plastic-like form. Amanda is a self-taught artist and founder of The Buzzed Artist, dedicated to teaching adult beginners how to art with confidence using acrylic paint and love themselves in the creation process. Most of the liquids mentioned here pose some kind of hazard to health and property. Detergent cannot be used as your main solvent as it cannot remove the paint from plastic by itself. Latex paint removers contain various types of solvents, but you can utilize the rubbing, denatured, or isopropyl alcohol for effective removal. No cleanup. Alcohol is a famous cleaning agent that you can use to remove dry latex paint. First, turn the garment inside out. Rubbing alcohol usually dissolves the acrylic paint when the stained material is dipped into the alcohol and then rubbed with an old toothbrush. © 2019 paintingcreativity.com - All Rights Reserved, Our site uses cookies. 5 Liquids That Can Remove Dried Acrylic Paint From Surfaces In this article, I discuss five cleaning fluids to removed dried acrylic paint from surfaces. I discuss the properties of each cleaner and any hazards involved. The best way to effectively clean your paint palette (whether it is made of plastic, polystyrene, glass or wood) is to do it while your paint is still nice and wet. The paint soaks into the wood, and it can be very hard to remove.