Justin Posted March 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted March 24, 2015 I know this may be a long shot, but I recently brought a nice Korean War era USMC flak vest, the only issue is someone spilled white paint on the back. Any way to remove the paint? I was considering trying to cover it up with OD paint. But any advice on how to remove paint from such fabric would be great. Thanks in advance. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted March 24, 2015 Share #2 Posted March 24, 2015 if it isnt soaked in you might be able to scrape the bulk of it off... it may leave a slight stain but it might be easier to clean off that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted March 24, 2015 if it isnt soaked in you might be able to scrape the bulk of it off... it may leave a slight stain but it might be easier to clean off that way It's way soaked, paint has been on for years. I was thinking of covering it up with OD #7 paint. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnDuc49 Posted March 24, 2015 Share #4 Posted March 24, 2015 8 ve heard that you can soak it in vinegar, but I'm not sure if it'll work and if it does, your flak jacket will smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted March 24, 2015 Share #5 Posted March 24, 2015 You could try cleaning it with a q-tip dipped in acetone or rubbing alcohol, but test it first on an invisible spot to see if the dye of the vest itself can withstand it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted March 26, 2015 Share #6 Posted March 26, 2015 I know this may be a long shot, but I recently brought a nice Korean War era USMC flak vest, the only issue is someone spilled white paint on the back. Any way to remove the paint? I was considering trying to cover it up with OD paint. But any advice on how to remove paint from such fabric would be great. Thanks in advance. J Would it be possible to see a photo of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted April 1, 2015 Would it be possible to see a photo of this? Sure I'll upload some photos. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted April 1, 2015 Would it be possible to see a photo of this? Here is a photo of the front of the vest. Overall really nice condition, working zipping, both spec tags in place and most important a size medium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted April 1, 2015 Would it be possible to see a photo of this? and... the rear. Not for the faint of heart. Still displays really nice on a mannequin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted April 1, 2015 Share #10 Posted April 1, 2015 thats something straight out of my nightmares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted April 2, 2015 Anybody have any more recommendations for removing the paint? The paint actually doesn't look very set in or thick. In a few spots I was able to scrap it off, leaving a light white stain. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goingecho Posted April 2, 2015 Share #12 Posted April 2, 2015 Try oil solvents, if you have - kerosene, gasoline, etc, sometimes they will work. But you need to carefully test it first on corner of your vest to make sure they will not bring more trouble - and the most important thing is, PROTECT YOURSELF, most of them are not good to human health. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navycollector Posted April 3, 2015 Share #13 Posted April 3, 2015 I've heard that hairspray can be used to remove dried paint from fabric or clothing. Like the others said though I would try it in a hidden spot first. You have a decent amount of paint on the back so if something you try to remove it goes really wrong you can still display showing the front of it. I would start with the weakest solvent and move up from there until something works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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