Removing paint from suede seats
09-12-13, 10:05 PM
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Removing paint from suede seats
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could recommend any products for removal of paint from suede seats? I believe they're suede.. correct me if I'm wrong. They're the seats that come with the F-sport trim. I'm not completely sure how paint got on the seats. I was doing a project for school involving paint and after taking my girlfriend home I noticed the spot of paint, she didn't have any paint on her though so I'm not sure how it got there. Anyways, it's the semi-gloss house paint that you'd get at home depot, not some washable acrylic paint 
Any suggestions that will remove the paint and of course not damage the seats would be much appreciated! 
Please excuse the dirty interior, will be cleaning everything tomorrow for saturday's It's Your Move event in Socal.
Any suggestions that will remove the paint and of course not damage the seats would be much appreciated! Please excuse the dirty interior, will be cleaning everything tomorrow for saturday's It's Your Move event in Socal.
09-14-13, 05:03 AM
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That would be my concern too.
Have you just tried gently scraping it off with your fingernail? Or brushing it with a suede brush?
If that didn't work, I'd think that a dry cleaning fluid like Afta would be much less likely to cause damage than paint thinner, though I'd test it on a hidden or inconspicuous place first.
Have you just tried gently scraping it off with your fingernail? Or brushing it with a suede brush?
If that didn't work, I'd think that a dry cleaning fluid like Afta would be much less likely to cause damage than paint thinner, though I'd test it on a hidden or inconspicuous place first.
Last edited by Bichon; 09-14-13 at 05:23 AM.
09-15-13, 12:30 AM
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That would be my concern too.
Have you just tried gently scraping it off with your fingernail? Or brushing it with a suede brush?
If that didn't work, I'd think that a dry cleaning fluid like Afta would be much less likely to cause damage than paint thinner, though I'd test it on a hidden or inconspicuous place first.
Have you just tried gently scraping it off with your fingernail? Or brushing it with a suede brush?
If that didn't work, I'd think that a dry cleaning fluid like Afta would be much less likely to cause damage than paint thinner, though I'd test it on a hidden or inconspicuous place first.
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I've never seen thinner stain fabric, and I have used it personally on numerous occasions. That said I would agree with trying it on an inconspicuous spot and letting it dry beforehand. Big thing is what kind of paint you spilled on it. If it was solvent based you'll probably need a thinner to remove it. If it was water based some of the cleaners already recommended here will do the trick. Good luck.
09-15-13, 08:57 PM
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The paint that somehow got on was I believe Behr semi gloss paint, the type you get at home depot. So it should be tougher to remove.. could you tell me the type or brand of thinner you used?