The best way to remove fabric paint depends entirely on whether it is oil-basedor water-based paint.Oil based paint can only be removed with solvent or thinner for artist oil-basedpaint. Any kind of clear oil can be rubbed into the spot to delay drying for afew hours until solvent can be found. More instructions below.Water-based fabric paint like Tri-chem Softly Flo or Cameo Decorative Paints canbe removed with water BEFORE the paint dries. Water-based fabric paints likethis quickly air cure. Hot or warm water will set fabric paint so use COLDwater to remove water-based fabric paint. The use of Tri-chem Softly Flo paintExtender will help remove stubborn areas.Here are the BEST basic instructions for removal:1. Blot up as much of the paint as you can from the top. Remove as much as youcan with a paper towel, Kim wipe, or disposable napkin.2. Place an absorbent material like a blotter directly over the spotted/stainedarea and turn the fabric inside-out.3. Apply the appropriate dissolver: Cold water for water-based paint orsolvent/thinner for oil-based paints with a stiff brush to the reverse side ofthe fabric until you have “washed” the paint out of the fabric as much as possible.4. Use the paint’s Extender, if any, to remove the stubborn stuff.5. For better results, if needed: Launder in soap and water, if possible, afterspot removal. Use Cold water for water-based paint and Hot water for oil-basedpaints. Hand wash only the (formerly) stained areas or machine wash whole garment,preferably. By using the reverse side of the fabric to apply dissolvers, you willminimize the stain’s fiber penetration. |