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Sharon Knettell · 05-09-2005, 05:15 PM

I really HATE to scrape paint as that has a tendency to take of some of the primer and perhaps leave the canvas unprotected.

I like to use mineral sprits and take the time to gradually rub it off. Another tool I found is useful is a cheap plastic knife with serrated edges. I did that the last time and it removed the paint without damaging the surface. I very, very, gently scraped it to leave some ridges so the mineral spirts would penetrate more easily.

05-09-2005, 05:15 PM	#5
Sharon Knettell Approved Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,730	I really HATE to scrape paint as that has a tendency to take of some of the primer and perhaps leave the canvas unprotected. I like to use mineral sprits and take the time to gradually rub it off. Another tool I found is useful is a cheap plastic knife with serrated edges. I did that the last time and it removed the paint without damaging the surface. I very, very, gently scraped it to leave some ridges so the mineral spirts would penetrate more easily.