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Posted By: Tankar Getting paint off an oil can - Fri May 20 2022 06:15 PM
I picked up a very rare can wondering if anyone has had luck removing paint specs. off it and if so what did you use. Thanks

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Posted By: Rocadog Re: Getting paint off an oil can - Sat May 21 2022 01:01 AM
I use Citristrip that comes in a spray can. I’ve used it on oil based and latex paint with great results. Not sure how it would react with the original paint on the can though…might try some on a Q tip…
Posted By: Tankar Re: Getting paint off an oil can - Sat May 21 2022 01:02 AM
Thanks I'll get some
Posted By: Jolly-John Re: Getting paint off an oil can - Sat May 21 2022 02:42 AM
I would try some mineral spirts (sometimes labeled "paint thinner" in the big box stores), Multiple applications, using a q-tip, without much rubbing action. That might soften what could be the oil-based paint blob, while not affecting the graphics on the can. John
Posted By: Tankar Re: Getting paint off an oil can - Sat May 21 2022 04:33 AM
Thank you will try that as well.
Posted By: minuteman Re: Getting paint off an oil can - Sun May 22 2022 03:37 PM
or maybe you could sell as is....pm if for sale....thx
Posted By: Tankar Re: Getting paint off an oil can - Sun May 22 2022 04:53 PM
I thought of that as I have one already just wanted to keep better one.
Posted By: 796Chevelle Re: Getting paint off an oil can - Sun May 29 2022 07:13 PM
We'd be interested in buying either one as is.
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