Paint - Oil based
In general treat immediately by applying white spirit or turpentine substitute from the reverse side of the fabric (Do NOT use on rayon, acetate or triacetate) holding a pad of clean, white cloth over the stain to absorb the removed paint. Always check the garment for colourfastness before using any solvent such as white spirit or turpentine substitute. If the paint is allowed to dry, a skin forms and the stain is impossible to remove. But remember there are many different paints and it is best to consult the paint manufacturer for specific advice.
Most stains vanish completely if you act fast and wash the garment normally,
but some are more difficult to remove and require special attention.
This section covers every aspect of stain removal - advice about what you should
do before you attempt to treat a stain, and a guide with useful hints on how to
remove those particularly difficult ones.
Prior to treating any stain, please refer to the section titled Before You Start.