How do I remove a paint stain from car interior?

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I was painting a friend of mine's house, and I got some paint on my jeans, then when I got in to my car, I of course got white paint on my car seat. I have an 02 civic, standard upholstery (non-leather). What can I use to get this stain out? the color of the seats is a dark charcoal gray, almost black.

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  1. Imaka says:
    May 26, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Is it a latex paint or an oil based paint? Paint stains that have dried are almost impossible! The problem is that anything strong enough to remove the paint could also damage the material.

    I'm not sure if this will work, but try a cleaner called Spray 9 (that's the name in Canada – might be Formula 409 maybe in the US??). Test the fabric first of course, because this is a powerful cleaner. If the fabric can handle the cleaner, it is about the best cleaner I've ever used.

    Whatever solvent you used with the paint itself may work and then wash the area thoroughly.

    Dry cleaning fluid is another option to try.

    These suggestions may work:
    Paint – Oil Base – Sponge stains with turpentine, cleaning fluid or paint remover. Pre-treat and wash in hot water. For old stains, sponge with banana oil and then with non-flammable dry cleaning solvent. Wash again. Water Base – Scrape off paint with dull blade. Wash with detergent in water as hot as is safe for fabric.
    To remove paint from colored material, dip the stains in turpentine, rub, then dip in a little ammonia, rub and wash in warm water.
    To remove wet paint from white material wash the stain with soap and water and boil with a small amount of paraffin in the water. Dry paint on white material can easily be removed by steeping the stain in turpentine. Rub well and wash in the ordinary way.
    Paint Spots – Scrape dried paint with dull blade. Sponge with several applications of equal parts ammonia and turpentine. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

    I have included the source links that might be helpful. Good luck with getting rid of the paint stains.

  2. ljtworth says:
    May 26, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Goo gone…

  3. lilac402009 says:
    May 26, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    hair spray get ink out so it may work for paint

  4. jenn_leitch says:
    May 26, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    nail polish remover

  5. runtoli says:
    May 26, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Home Depot sells this stuff called Krud Kutter its in the Paint Dept. And it works !!!!!

  6. UFOMAN4 says:
    May 26, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    WD-40 might work.

  7. godord14 says:
    May 26, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Try using a thinner recommended for the paint. Usually turpentine or alcohol will work as solvents. However, test whether these fluids damage the material. Never rub the stain!

  8. kimalir says:
    May 26, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Use paint thinner on a white cloth and wipe the area.

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