How do you get dried oil paint off?

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In this way, how do you remove dried oil based paint?

Small Areas

1. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and place a painter's rag over the tip of your index finger.
2. Dip the painter's rag into the paint thinner solvent.
3. Rub the dried oil-based paint with the painter's rag.
4. Wipe the area with a dry painter's rag to remove excess solvent.

Likewise, why is oil based paint illegal? The EPA is banning the paint to reduce ground-level ozone. It says ground level ozone can trigger a variety of health problems, including asthma. Oil-based paint won't go away right away. Stores are allowed to sell the product they have on hand until it is gone.

Moreover, how do you get oil paint off surfaces?

Steps to Clean

1. Scrape up excess paint.
2. Using a clean white cloth, blot up as much paint as possible.
3. Using a clean white cloth, blot the stain with turpentine.
4. Keep applying turpentine to the stain, tamping and blotting until the paint is removed.
5. Sponge the stain with waterless hand cleaner.

Will rubbing alcohol remove oil based paint?

LATEX PAINT : Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) liquefies the oldest paint. Detergent and water will remove latex before it dries. OIL PAINT : Various petroleum distillates are available with names like “Odorless Turpentine” and ordinary solvents like acetone (fingernail polish remover) will work.