Rubbing alcohol is one of the most versatile cleaning substances you can use, and it’ll work on wood. Latex-based paint can be removed pretty easily with rubbing alcohol. All you need is the alcohol, a rag, and enough time to go over the painted object and wipe away all its painted decorations.
How does isopropyl alcohol remove paint?
The high concentration of non-polar particles in isopropyl alcohol makes it the perfect solvent for dissolving the non-polar particles that are most commonly found in oil paints. As oil paint dries slower than acrylic paint, you can also remove it more easily.
Does rubbing alcohol remove paint from metal?
Rubbing alcohol can remove paint from metal but only water-based paints or acrylic paints. Rubbing alcohol is also non-corrosive which means it is safe to use on metal surfaces.
