dageurreotype Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 My decorator, having been startled by a Tookay, flung a pot of acrylic paint over my tv screen, then smeared it trying to get it off. He's about to use paint thinner to remove it. I've told him to stay his hand until I'm able to research an alternative. I've just tried distilled water and white vinegar, no chance. Any suggestions please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I think acrylic should normally be removable with water, since it is water based. If that fails you may try with White spirit or Terpentine which is actually undiluted white spirit, but I should stay clear from Thinner and without doubt acetone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 It's going to be a tough one of the paint is already dry, warm water and dish soap may shift it but I would stay away from any spirit based substance. Claim on your home insurance? A Google search will reveal you are not the first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Might it help to heat up the paint with a dry blower? Don't exaggerate. I have some "SCREEN CLEANER" spray here. As it has absolutelty no smell, it could well be some expensive destilled water I am afraid you have no better chance than trying some methods at some very corner (like botttom right). Maybe even put some paint there to test. Against other advice you could carefully try the razor blade method, flat-angle, little to no pressure! Edited April 30, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawhod Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 The best suggestion I can find on-line is to use Wet Wipes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomthai Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 If it is a glass screen, I'd be tempted to try a razor blade at a very shallow angle or some fairly aggressive chemical. However if the screen has any additional coatings on it I reckon you'll risk taking them off too. Best would have been wiping with a damp cloth before dry since the paint is water soluble until dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdietz Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I would call this a great time to research 'Great new 4K UHD 3D CURVED TVs' instead. Turn it into an opportunity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 glass-faced CRTs Rule ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I would call this a great time to research 'Great new 4K UHD 3D CURVED TVs' instead. Turn it into an opportunity! And buy a dust sheet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Once the paint dries it is no longer water soluble. Since the monitor is essentially ruined anyway, I would try a product called Goof Off which contains benzyl alcohol and and ethylene (alcohols). I don't think it would hurt the monitor and it will dissolve the paint. Unless the monitor is newer and high-end, I'd treat myself to a new one instead. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmworx Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Get to the chemist and ask for a bottle of isopropanol/isopropyl alcohol, it will remove the paint without and harm to your screen whatsoever (although the paint thinners may have already). If they don't sell it in liquid form they may sell surgical wipes for cleaning wounds, check the label to be sure they contain IPA. Don't use any form of ketone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 It may be that even if you managed to remove all the paint the screen would be too scratched up for decent use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCC1 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 I used 90% isopropyl alcohol from the drug store to remove a paint smear on my analog, glass TV screen. Came off easily with no damage to glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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