[recommendations] I got paint on my work pants and idk what else to do

[u/daisyblu3]

I was doing some touch ups at work and I got acrylic paint on my pants. I need help getting it out or my pants are garbage! I've tried paint thinner (when it was still fresh), nail polish remover, bleach and pure acetone. is there ANYTHING ELSE I can do? my work pants are white and the paint is green

[u/stevefeldmanart]

Isopropyl alcohol removes acrylic paint. As they always say, try a small amount first in an inconspicuous area.

[u/oiseaufeux]

That’s why I accept it as it is. And I always try to wear jeans when doing artwork. And wouldn’t a work pant meant to be used for work? I mean, I wouldn’t put any designer clothes or extravagent clothes when doing art because of staining risks.

[u/daisyblu3 → u/oiseaufeux]

I work at spa :( I shouldn't have been wall painting in the first place. now my good white pants are ruined

[u/oiseaufeux → u/daisyblu3]

Yeah, it’s hard to clean paint from clothes when it’s not watercolour. I ruined clothes with acrylic paint.

[u/asymmetricalwhich]

i think 91% isopropyl alcohol might be your best bet here. that said, is it at least in a place you could add applique or a pocket so that if it doesn't pan out you can still mitigate the loss?

for future work art projects and future pairs of pants: cold running water is the best way to get out the acrylic when its fresh and the binder hasn't polymerized.

[u/SubtleUsername]

White paint? ;)

[u/daisyblu3 → u/SubtleUsername]

I've actually considered this

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[u/artist-az]

Rubbing alcohol to break up the polymer of the acrylics. "Kiss off" or "Stain Devil pen and ink" treatment. The green might not come out as it's usually more permanent.

[u/Bitter_Elephant_2200]

I use Pink soap, it’s $5 at Michael’s or Hobby lobby in paint cleaning supply area. Gets paint out of everything without ruining the surface or fabric

[u/Bitter_Elephant_2200 → u/Bitter_Elephant_2200]

[u/vibeplanner]

Carbona....Best cleaner

[u/nicholepaints]

Nail polish remover with acetone in it always works for me. Smells awful though

[u/Heyplaguedoctor]

r/cleaningtips

[u/Deppfan16]

if all else fails r/visiblemending

[u/daisyblu3 → u/Deppfan16]

thanks!