How can I remove dried water base paint from finished woodwork?

by Daryl Kruse

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How can I remove dried water base paint from finished woodwork without damaging the finish?

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Betty Albright-Bistrow on Feb 13, 2019

Hi Daryl! Take a look at these information links related to this very problem:

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-off-furniture-ruining-finish-103833.html

https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Paint-from-Wood

https://www.hunker.com/13416959/how-to-remove-spray-paint-from-wood-furniture-without-damaging-the-finish

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Rebecca Taylor on Feb 13, 2019

Hi Daryl, You could use undiluted Murphys oil soap. I took dried paint off fabric with it before. If that doesn't work you can use denatured alcohol. Apply enough alcohol to a clean rag to dampen it without making it dripping wet. Pass the alcohol-soaked rag over the paint spot to remove it. Rinse

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- Daryl Kruse on Feb 13, 2019
  
  Thank you, Thank you Rebecca. Sure hope this works, I had a "friend" that thought she was doing me a favor by repainting my 15 year old house. Damn neared RUINED the whole house. I am 68 and can not even sell it in this shape. Thank you Daryl
  
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- Rebecca Taylor on Feb 13, 2019
  
  You are very welcome and good luck.
  
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