What paint can I safely use on an acrylic lamp shade?
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Cardinal53s
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I have a white acrylic lampshade on a swag light that I was just given that I removed the wall paper designs that had been glued onto it. I am unable to remove the glue residue from the shade. I have tried WD40 and Goo Gone to no avail. I don't know what type of glue was used by the previous owner to put the cut out wallpaper designs on the shade. The areas where the cut out designs were are yellow and the glue is rough feeling. I'd like to remove the glue but don't know what other product(s) to try that wouldn't ruin the acrylic so I want to paint it. A textured paint would take care of the problem but regular paint might be able to work to make the yellowed design areas not show through when the swag light is turned on. Any suggestions for either how to safely remove the unknown glue or for what paint(s) that can be used on an acrylic swag light shade will be very much appreciated.
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An acetone-based nail pollish remover may be able to cut through the glue. Use scraps of cotton cloth or cotton balls soaked in the acetone and apply to the glued areas and let soak for as long as possible. Maybe apply a plastic wrap so the acetone can stay on as long as possible. If it works, then scrub the lampshade well, dry, and paint with spray paint or craft paint and seal with a clear polyuethane.
here is info
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/rooms/q-can-you-paint-a-lamp-shade-and-what-kind-of-paint-would-you-use-34446292
Can you Paint a lamp shade and what kind of paint would you use?
First try a small spot with the nail polish remover and see if it affects the acrylic. It can melt the plastic or even give it a rougher surface. I actually would use fine grit sandpaper and sand the glue off to be safe
I stencil on lampshades with craft paint all the time.
Spray first with Kilz spray primer. That will block the yellowing.
Love this idea! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiayvoUCMHc
Many spray paints for plastic
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I would carefully see if mineral spirits would work. Its pretty rough stuff but it takes just about any kind of solvent off in my experience.
Any house paint will work
A suggestion for the glue would be to moisten it with a solution of half white vinegar and half water. Apply to a small area and see if the acidity will dissolve the glue.
Spray paint would work best on acrylic.
Hello, Acrylic paint is the best paint paint for you to use
I would use a spray paint on it.
Hello,
Acrylic, Emulsion, Chalk paint.
Here's a post that might help https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-a-Lampshade#:~:text=Lighter%20colored%20spray%20paints%20work,paint%20any%20type%20of%20lampshade.
Here is a comprehensive guide you can follow https://repaintnow.com/lampshade/, this may help you.
Hi try using Nail varnish remover or Surgical Spirit.