r/InvisibleMending • u/psaskovec • 1d ago
How do I remove the remaining print?
Hi guys, I got this jacket that had sort of a plastic glue-on print on it. Over the years most of it peeled off, and I was wondering if I could get the rest removed myself?
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u/360inMotion 1d ago
Whatever you do, make sure to test any method you try on an inconspicuous area, as some solvents could potentially melt the fabric of the jacket!
What I would try first is something like Citristrip, which I’ve successfully used to remove paint off delicate polyester blankets. You could also try 99% isopropyl alcohol. Nail polish remover might be helpful as well, but again, test it on an inconspicuous area first!
Good luck!
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u/Wetschera 1d ago
There’s a solvent to do that. If you know what you’re doing then you can just go to the hardware store. Otherwise, Hobby Lobby has it in a white metal bottle with blue print.
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u/howicyit 16h ago
Probably steam through a towel and an iron and a piece of paper to adhere or something, a few times.
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u/QuietVariety6089 1d ago
I'd advise against using harsh solvents like acetone (nail polish remover) or paint stripper (no matter how gentle) on clothing - especially if it's something that has filling, and / or would need to be washed to neutralize the product!!
The VERY BIG problem with products like above is that they can often dissolve synthetic fabrics so I would really recommend NOT using them.
Rubbing alcohol is the safest thing to use on something like this - again, depending on what the actual fabric is (nylon? poly?) you could try very gentle rubbing with one of those plastic pot cleaners. If rubbing alcohol alone doesn't help, try the scrubbie. You still are going to want to wash your jacket, especially if it's feather fill.