Paint thinner and my V2?

[Synthesis]

So, I'm a natural blonde. Unfortunately, that means I occasionally (ok, routinely) do not-so-smart things. I did one just a couple minutes ago. While painting a landscape with oil paints, I grabbed my V2 after doing some blending with my fingers. I now have terre verte and cadimium red on smudges... There may even be some raw umber marks as well. I tried to wipe them off with a paper towel, but there seems to be some color still there.

So my question: Is it okay to use paint thinner to remove the paint?

 

[AJMoore]

What's wrong with an original piece of art? No one else has a V2 like you!

 

[rfw2003]

Most likely not, It's just Stainless Steel, no special treatment on it.

 

[buGG]

Might turn out fine, but before you do I would try olive oil, if that doesn't work then try WD40, and if that doesn't work then try a stainless steel cleaner, preferably something non-toxic, from the market, hardware or automotive store. Also, Mothers Mag Polish may work, and it will undoubtedly repair whatever damage you do with nicks, scratches, or a bad reaction to paint thinner. Good stuff to have, but no real need to buy it unless the other options fail.

buGG

 

[Tripaholic]

Phew. I thought you were going to say you accidentally vaped paint thinner! 8-o

 

[Wafflestomper]

I'd like to see a picture of that! Might be really great

 

[5cardstud]

They got some stuff called goof off for those ocasions and I'm not sure if its toxic or not but I don't think it is. good luck. I agree though you should have an original. might be up there with picasso some day.

 

[doots]

i think it would be fine. just dampen a paper towel. not too mch.. should come off fast then dry quickly. shouldnt hurt stainless if done quickly.

I would try wd40 first but that might not work..

you could also try lighter fluid.

 

[BrockJ]

try peanut butter. the oil will dosolve almost anything

 

[Synthesis]

I was able to get it off with some sesame oil. Then used pga to get the oily residue off. Thank you everyone for your suggestions. If I do it again (I'm sure I will), I'll post pics.