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Mainly your options are not get it on there in the first place, or removed it mechcanically. However xylene also works, if also horrably bad for your hands!
I just got polyurethane wood stain all over my hands and I tried everything to get it off with no success. I tried rubbing alcohol, soap and scalding hot water, scrubbing them with a hard brush, astringent, etc. Finally, I tried non-acetone nail polish remover and it came off instantly!
As an alternative you can use the Goo Gone Spray or liquid (I used the Orange Spray). Just spray it on you hands leave it on for 10 seconds. Wash your hands with Dawn liquid soap twice, then repeat until the stickiness is gone. Then wash your hands with a gentle hand soap just to make sure you get all the harsh chemicals off.
THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO REMOVE POLYURETHANE OFF YOUR HANDS!
Cover you hands and where you got Polyurethane on yourself with veggie or canola oil and rub it till the polyurethane comes off then wash your hands with soap and water. I just completely covered my hands in it and found this to work AMAZINGLY! And the bonus is your hands become very soft and no more stickiness!
Answer: Mineral spirits will remove oil based polyurethane from your hands, while soap and warm water will remove the water based poly. However, latex gloves will protect your hands from most of the poly that didn't make it onto your project and will allow for quick cleanup.
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JordanI saw lots of comments about gasoline. That seemed really scary. So I tried finger nail polish remover. That had minimal effects. I tried the vaseline gloves method. It thinned the layers but didnt take it off the skin. Finally, I incidentally got oxyclean spray on my hands doing laundry. Stuff worked amazingly. Didnt get it off my fingernails much. But a scrubber and oxyclean got my skin clean.
Use vegetable oil or peanut butter to soften the paint and then wash it off. Using paint thinner on skin is problematic for your health. After this, plan to use plastic gloves when painting--uncomfortable, but so easily cleaned up!
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It depends if the paint is dry or not,When wet, you'll need at least general purpose paint thinner, then hot soapy water
If dry, you'll need a very strong paint thinner( Polyurethane thinner) then hot soapy water.
If really dry, take one kitchen metal scouring pad with some soap n scrub it off, a little painful but it does the trick
Many people will tell you to use paint thinner, however, the thinner can be very hard on your skin. The best thing to use for small amounts of paint is a high fat/oil content lotion. Work it well into the skin and loosen the paint. If there is a lot of paint on your hands use Vaseline or other petroleum based cream and again, work it well into the skin. It takes a bit longer, but it will work, and the result is easier to live with.
Next time, use a product called "Gloves in a Bottle" or coat your skin with a light coating of good hand lotion, before you start your project.
You'll need: Paint thinner, plastic bowl, and a old towel. Fill the plastic bowl halfway with paint thinner. The paint thinner need only be applied to the bristles, or foam section, of the brush in order to remove the polyurethane. Dip the brush tip into the bowl of paint thinner. Cover the entire brush end with paint thinner. Add more paint thinner to the bowl if needed. Leave the brush in the bowl of paint thinner for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow the paint thinner to fully penetrate the polyurethane within the brush . Remove the brush from the bowl and rinse it with Luke warm water. Do not use cold water as this can cause the brush to harden . Avoid using extremely hot water as well as this can cause the glue securing the bristles to loosen and the bristles will fall out . Pat the brush with a old towel. Hope this helps.
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