I think they're acrylic or oils. I was given this old child's easel for my daughter and I'm cleaning it up. Going to replace the hinges etc. paint the chalkboard on the other side newly black (that spray stuff) and I got most of the paint off the whiteboard but I can't get the rest off...any non harsh chemical ideas or others?

Thanks in advance

By Melanie on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 08:27 pm:

Try rubbing alcohol. Hope that works!

By Missbookworm on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 08:31 pm:

Thanks!

I'll have to try that and throw in some elbow grease. I never thought I should have taken a before and after pic.

I plan to stain it dark (the frame is wood) when I'm done cleaning it up. Putting new "hinges" as the ones that are on there are those folding type that pinch fingers..and add some chains for extra stability when it's open and I'm going to repaint the chalkboard on the back with that black spray on chalkboard stuff

I have a bunch of paints and stuff for her too!
It is going to be part of her christmas present

By Annie2 on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 09:46 pm:

Try spraying hairspray on it, leave for a few seconds.

By Hlgmom on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 11:03 pm:

Have you tried a magic eraser- it got permanent marker off our white board part of the easel!

By Mrsheidi on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 09:47 pm:

Nail Polish remover...I used to be a teacher and used this often.

By Missbookworm on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 09:58 pm:

Ohhh I used hairspray! Turns out I had no rubbing alcohol left LOL

It's as white as white and looks like it never had paint ALL over it

Thanks soooooooooo much!

By Annie2 on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 10:13 pm:

Great news!