Cleaning Tips From Experts & Readers How To Remove Oil-Based Paint

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1. While I was painting my deck, I accidentally put drops of the paint on conservatory glass as well as white boundaries. Any tips on how to clean this please? It is dry now, I have tried turpentine to clean it but did not work at all. Thanks.

   Posted by Rajiv on 30/09/2009 17:35:32

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2. I have had some success with this clothing removal option for oil based paint but I have also noticed that it does cause some blurring in the clothing many times. Best option don't use clothing you want to wear again when painting!!!

   Posted by Matt Witbeck on 21/09/2009 04:06:24

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3. nid help to get rid to stubborn dirt from toilet tiles especially on the grout and glass shower door and also fecalysis remains on my toilet bowl.hope to hear from you soon.

   Posted by ohlib on 16/08/2009 07:48:31

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4. iv spilt gloss paint on a blue carpet how do i get it of its dry its white paint what can i use to get it of

   Posted by mark on 28/05/2009 08:51:48

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5. hi ... i've spilt white spirit/turps on my car seats and can't get rid of the smell. i've washed them with hot water and detergent, used fabreeze and neutrodol but to no effect ... help as it's driving me crazy !

   Posted by Steve on 22/04/2009 13:12:29

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6. Hi, I'm writing to ask if anyone knows how to remove brown marks that chocolate brown candles have left on a laminated beech table?? Many Thanks Heidi

   Posted by heidi on 24/03/2009 22:46:48

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7. How do you remove oil based paint from wood cabinets once it has dried? Thank you.

   Posted by rhonda hicks on 21/02/2009 20:04:25

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8. Does anyone know how to remove turps marks from a graphite sink? Also, is there any way to remove gloss paint that's been spilled on the floor and dried. My decorator has left a mess behind him!

   Posted by kit on 13/02/2009 22:48:52

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9. hi, my friend has a 2 year old son and he has destroy the house, like children do, he has drawn all over her walls in mascara is there any way you can remove this or will we have to decorate. many thanks kayleigh xxxx

   Posted by a good friend:P on 05/02/2009 14:58:58

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10. Hi, How can I remove a teak oil stain from my marble fireplace??

    Posted by jennifer on 02/02/2009 19:34:40

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11. o remove oil based paint even from coloured carpet Put Nail Varnish ACETON on cotton wool/or on a peace of cloth, dab it and scrub it and it will come off! I tried it. Due to the characteristics of the aceton it will evaporate quickly without damaging the material.

    Posted by Szilvia on 24/01/2009 22:55:18

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12. The painter has left spots of gloss paint all over the widowsills and windows. how best to remove them. window frames are dark brown PVC and paint is white!

    Posted by sheila gray on 02/01/2009 11:34:16

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13. Hi A decorator recently painted my walls. Walls lined horizontally and then painted with durableeasy to wipe water based paint. However the surface is not smooth, now wavy/ bumpy underneath in parts and shows other bumps and marks under surface. Should old plaster been primed before laying wallpaper or walls skimmed as I think old walls (1930's house) probably not smooth to start with. How do I solve problem? Thanks

    Posted by ann on 04/12/2008 08:00:32

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14. Hi I am writing to ask how I can remove tile transfers (Argos product) from my tiles....I purchased these to add colour to my white bathroom tiles and now they are not suitable I can't remove them...any suggestions

    Posted by Ailish on 02/12/2008 12:23:18

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15. hi i am writing to say how can i remove paint off my tiled floor the paint has been on a very long time can u help me with my problem

    Posted by how to remove paint off tiles on 27/11/2008 19:51:49

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