Although it's not automotive paint, I thought you guys might be able to help. I've been painting the inside of my house. Just finsihed up the back door, small bath door and trim around the area. Even though I had a drop cloth down, paint must have seeped threw. I know, don't say it, I'm sloppy. :D It's a water based enamal and it got on the carpet. Any ideas on how to get it out without runining the carpet? Paint thinner? or turpintine? Or maybe thoughs two are the same thing? I think I have both in the basement. Any suggestions before my 30 guests get here at 7pm??
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

www.loboys.com

Its water based. Use water before it drys. Little soap too.
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Mike J
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If it ain't broke, fix it anyway...

give a quick call to a paint store or painter. They should be able to help. I wouldn't try anything till then. If ya use the wrong stuff .. sometimes it reacts to the paint and makes it MUCH worse...good luck and merry xmas to ya
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nomobux

Good idea, I'll call right now. Why didn't I think of that! LOL

Mike, the paint if dry already, I finished the painting late last night and just left everything there for cleanup this morning cuz I didn't want to pull the dropcloth out from under the door while it was wet and mess up the door. It did come out great except for the carpet! LOL
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Your "top-less" cruzn buddy, Denise

www.loboys.com

If the spots don't come out, you can paint the rest of the carpet to match :-)

Merry Christmas!
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George

Rubbin' Alcohol......and if that fades it, Time to break out different dyes and tie dye it all! I'll send out my blacklights ASAP for ya! LOL
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forgot to add that you can get it at the supermarket usually. good luck
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I'll drive it anywhere anytime.

Definitely warm water and soap.
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phil


It's not a NOMAD, it's a Yeoman!
Not an engineer, but I DO drive a train.

Try a product called Goof Off. Might work.. Works on a lot of other off the wall crap
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I'll drive it anywhere anytime.

Soak it with water, use a firm brush to break up the paint. If that won't work try "Goof Off" but test it somewhere, sometimes it will pull the color. Use as little as you can. Don't use sheets for drops. (just a guess).
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Time,Tide and Rust wait for no man

GoJo hand cleaner works pretty good if it's not totally dry. If it's dry, look for a product called Oops. It got old latex paint off that had been on our trim for over 10 years. Took a little rubbing, but it worked.

bjb
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There's a world of difference between "good" and "good enough".

Kewl...it says right on the can of OOPS that it's latex paint remover. I've used it for everything but latex paint. It also says that it's got ethyl alcohol, naptha, xylene and toluene in it, so George, don't be adding it to your stash of moonshine...it might react violently. LOL.
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phil


It's not a NOMAD, it's a Yeoman!
Not an engineer, but I DO drive a train.

You know, I never thought, but maybe moonshine would get that paint out....naaaww....it'd be a waste of perfectly good sippin' whiskey.
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George

Sometimes this will work and sometimes not for larger spots. Hold an ice cube against the dried paint for a few minutes. The idea is that it will make ithe paint brittle, take a pair of pliers and squeeze the paint drops. The opps that the other members will usually work well also. Use a stiff bristle brush.

I know I'm late. LOL But, I can't belive someone who's on the internet as much as you didn't use it for this information :)

for future reference, ;)
http://www.a2zcarpet.com/stain/
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb

HUMMMMM been thinking, 30 guests??? and I wasn't invited??? :( or any other SRS guys??? Geez I thought you loved us?
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Watch those speedbumps!! Debb