[iPaint]

I had no choice today but to use paint thinner to remove alkyd ceiling paint from my hands, arms, and face - not a fun experience! Obviously, I washed with soap and water as soon as I could afterward, but I want to avoid having to use toxic chemicals on my skin again!

In my search for something much better for skin, I've come across "mechanic's hand cleaner" and a product called "Tuff-E-Nuff" hand cleaner. Are these effective alternatives? Also, what do you guys/gals use?

 

[Z paint]

gojo sort of works

 

[cole191919]

Actually been wondering the same thing. Paint thinner burns my face and leaves rashes sometimes, but its inevitable when I'm painting a stipple ceiling and using oil I get paint all over my face and hands. I need something less toxic.

 

[Inline]

dl hand cleaner works the best for me.

 

[EricTheHandyman]

Gojo, orange squeeze bottle does the trick, it even has a little scrubber brush for that caked on stuff.

 

[iPaint]

So I guess nobody's tried Tuff-E-Nuff yet, huh? It promises to remove all types of alkyd, grease, etc. without harmful chemicals. I'd like to try it, but finding most on-line products at a store here in Canada is often a challenge - and you can get murdered with shipping and duty costs if you decide to order on-line. Maybe I'll try the DL stuff for now. Thanks.

 

[Thepaintman]

When using oil based paint I rub hand or face lotion on my face, neck and arms prior to painting then use the same lotion after painting especially the face. No harsh chemicals on the face. Prior application of lotion makes cleanup much easier. When spraying I use a cotton paint hood and respirator. For general hand and arm cleanup I use GoJo.

 

[slickshift]

Alkyd/oil?
D&L Hand Cleaner

 

[ibsocal]

:whistling2: A light coat of Vasaline on face eye lashes eye brows or exposed skin prior to coating applications work great :thumbsup:
clean with any abrasive or non abrasive type hand cleaner and use a light scotch brite pad if needed:yes: .
oil or water based coatings including epoxies and urethanes.

 

[Housepainter]

GoJo Orange squeeze or pump bottle works on most paints.

 

[bridgettespainting]

ibsocal has the right idea. I use lotion on exposed areas so that it is easier to clean later.
Then, there are these raspy shower gloves that you can buy from kmart or wherever, put them on, and they scrub it right off. After using them, you won't feel clean unless you use them! And they are not so harsh that they will hurt your face.
But, for on the job, in the past I have scrubbed my face with thinner many a time, lol.
Its the secret of my young skin, ha ha ha.

 

[Tonyg]

I had no choice today but to use paint thinner to remove alkyd ceiling paint from my hands, arms, and face - not a fun experience!

:lol: Try laquer thinner or xylene for a while and simple mineral spirits or varsol goes on like butter. Start playing with some epoxy's, coal tar, or a few other nasty coatings and sometimes ya have to do what ya have to do. Besides, the women love that leathery alligator touch :yes:


The best thing is hand cleaner but a REAL MAN would just splash on some MEK and buck up!

 

[painttofish]

The best thing is hand cleaner but a REAL MAN would just splash on some MEK and buck up!

:no:

Yikes, MEK is the :devil: Vasoline before you paint on any exposed skin and it wipes off with a clean rag.