How to Quickly & Easily Remove Varnish Stains from Acrylic
When it comes to preserving the look of acrylic materials, there’s no room for varnish stains. If you’ve accidentally spilled varnish on an acrylic surface, you’ll want to get rid of it as soon as possible — and here’s your complete guide to doing so.
Updated 21 Jun 2023
By Noemi Denker
Removing Dried Varnish Stains
If you’ve already let the varnish dry on the acrylic surface, don’t worry — there’s still hope in removing it. All you’ll need is mineral spirits or paint thinner.
- Start by applying mineral spirits to a soft cloth. Don’t use a coarse type of cloth, as it can scratch acrylic.
- Rub mineral spirits onto the varnish stain in circular motions.
- Continue until you’ve worked away the entirety of the stain.
- If the stains remain, you can apply more mineral spirits until it’s removed.
- Once the varnish is gone, you’ll need to rinse the surface with warm water to get rid of any leftover residue.
Cleaning Wet Varnish Stains
If the varnish is still wet, here’s how to remove it:
- Start by rinsing the acrylic surface with warm water.
- Next, apply a generous amount of rubbing alcohol to a soft cloth.
- Then, rub the area in circular motions until the entire stain is gone.
- Once the varnish has been removed, rinse off surface with warm water.
Conclusion
Removing varnish stains from acrylic surfaces doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether the varnish is wet or dry, you can use either mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol to quickly and easily get rid of it!
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