Removing dye....from your hands?

[TennHillyBill]

Got a new airbrush the other day and was anxious to try it out.  Grabbed a piece of leather and headed out to the compressor.  Poured a little Fiebings dye in the bottle.  Of course, I managed to slop tan dye on my hands.  Didn't know what to use to get it off.  Tried isopropyl alky to no avail, soap and water..Nah.  Finally got some denatured alcohol today...Nope.  Looks like I smoked 4 packs of cigs today,  3 or 4 days later.   BTW, airbrushing works great!  Been a dauber kind of dude.   /signed/ "Dyed in Tennessee"

[GunClick Rick]

Try some spray furniture polish,sometimes petroleum in it works on stuff ,especially stickers that are on bought items.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

         Try WD-40

[rickk]

Fiebings Dye Prep on a paper towel will take it off if you don't wait too long. No idea how good it is for your skin though. I think it is partly to mostly ammonia judging by the smell.

[TennHillyBill]

So far I tried the WD40, didn't work.  I've been in gas and oil for a couple days rebuilding a carb, they didn't remove it.  Will have to wear latex gloves.  Saw sime guy airbrushing leather on YouTube, had brown dye all over his hands.  Have to did into the wife's furniture polish tomorrow!

[GunClick Rick]

Man wear gloves,a friend lost his wife becuase she didn't,some art and craft thing she did and she had been doin it as a hobby for some time.Got it on her hands or somethin she died in about 3 days,the docs were astonished..

[Wolf Tracker]

There is some stuff called Goof Off that you could try. I've used it to get paint and other things off of my hands but that was usually not long after it got on my hands. I don't know if its the greatest thing for the skin though. You can get it at Home Depot or hardware stores.

[rickk]

Once it sets. it is pretty much a "wears off" proposition.  3-4 days should do it.

[TennHillyBill]

Maybe that 80 grit on my belt sander will do the trick!  WILL WEAR GLOVES NEXT TIME!

[Dalton Masterson]

Wear it proudly, and tell people what you do.
Wear latex gloves, they are cheap and disposable.
It usually hangs around about a week or so if you are workin on stuff and wearing it away.

And be glad it wasnt med. brown dye.

DM

[santee]

Bleach works well for me. Just gotta use a lotta moisturizing lotion after or you'll dry out like the Sonora Desert.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

Bleach works well for me. Just gotta use a lotta moisturizing lotion after or you'll dry out like the Sonora Desert.

  Santee, I disagree with the bleach, you never want to get it on your skin, always use gloves, bleach can be harmful to you , it not only is had for your skin, but it will go deeper than that, you don't even want to breath in bleach either, it is very harmful to your lungs.

              tEN wOLVES

[Mogorilla]

I will second what GCR said as well.  Dyes are fairly nasty compounds.   I used to work for Sigma-Aldrich in St. Louis for a summer while in school.  THey have a room dedicated to handling dye compounds.  You don't enter it unless you are in a full white suit on on a Self-contained Breathing apparatus.  Wear gloves please, we like having you on the board.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

        WD-40 will take most any stain off your skin, use an old tooth brush for around the finger nails or hard to get to areas, just spray a generous amount on your hands/skin, and work it in, then use the brush if necessary.

             I've been using WD-40 for years, and always have several cans around, it uses are unlimited, and it isn't TOXIC!!!


                                                           tEN wOLVES

      Here are just some of WD-40's uses, the story is not mine

   Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?


Don't lie and don't cheat… WD-40. Who knew?

 

I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup.  I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason).  I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.  He was very upset and=2 0was trying to figure out what to do probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.

 

Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.  It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck.  I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?  'Water Displacement #40' The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts.  WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.  Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound.  They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.  The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.

 

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you..  When you read the 'shower door' part, try it.  It's the first thing th at has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.  If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle!  Then try it on your stove top ... Viola!  It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

 

Here are some other uses:

 

1.      Protects silver from tarnishing.

2.      Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3.      Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4.      Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.

5.      Keeps flies off cows.

6.      Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7.      Removes lipstick stains.

8.      Loosens stubborn zippers.

9.      Untangles jewelry chains.

10.  Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11.  Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12.  Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13.  Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14.  Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15.  Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16.  Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17.  Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

18.  It removes black scuff marks from t he kitchen floor!  Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring.  It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.  Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.

19.  Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

20.  Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21.  Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.

22.  Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.

23.  Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.

24.  Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25.  Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

26.  Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27.  Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans..

28.  Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.

29.  Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30.  Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31.  Removes splattered grease on stove.

32.  Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33.  Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34.  Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35..  Removes=2 0all traces of duct tape.

36.  Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37.  Florida’s favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'

38.  The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39.  WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.

40.  Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.

41.  Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

42.  WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls..  Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

43.  Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of Laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!

44.  If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start..

 

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL

 

[santee]

Good to know about the bleach. It sure worked, but if it's that harmful, then I certainly won't do it again!
Thanks, fellas.

[Major 2]

One thing to remember your skin is the biggest organ of your body....

[Irish Dave]

As to "wearing off," I just usually tell folks that I also do amateur proctology on the side. That usually stops the questions.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

 

                           
                                                       

[Don Nix]

i've been using  Fast Orange pumice cleaner . You can buy it most autmotive store,like Oreillys or Autozone,Wally world has it somerimes.
it will cut Feibings dye like nobodys busness. give it a try. 

[ChuckBurrows]

       WD-40 will take most any stain off your skin, use an old tooth brush for around the finger nails or hard to get to areas, just spray a generous amount on your hands/skin, and work it in, then use the brush if necessary.

             I've been using WD-40 for years, and always have several cans around, it uses are unlimited, and it isn't TOXIC!!!


                                                           tEN wOLVES

      Here are just some of WD-40's uses, the story is not mine

   Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40 is?


Don't lie and don't cheat… WD-40. Who knew?

 

I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup.  I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason).  I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.  He was very upset and=2 0was trying to figure out what to do probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.

 

Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.  It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck.  I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?  'Water Displacement #40' The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts.  WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.  Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound.  They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.  The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.

 

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you..  When you read the 'shower door' part, try it.  It's the first thing th at has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.  If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle!  Then try it on your stove top ... Viola!  It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

 

Here are some other uses:

 

1.      Protects silver from tarnishing.

2.      Removes road tar and grime from cars.

3.      Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.

4.      Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.

5.      Keeps flies off cows.

6.      Restores and cleans chalkboards.

7.      Removes lipstick stains.

8.      Loosens stubborn zippers.

9.      Untangles jewelry chains.

10.  Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.

11.  Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.

12.  Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.

13.  Removes tomato stains from clothing.

14.  Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.

15.  Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.

16.  Keeps scissors working smoothly.

17.  Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.

18.  It removes black scuff marks from t he kitchen floor!  Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring.  It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.  Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.

19.  Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!

20.  Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.

21.  Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.

22.  Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.

23.  Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.

24.  Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.

25.  Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.

26.  Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.

27.  Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans..

28.  Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.

29.  Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.

30.  Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.

31.  Removes splattered grease on stove.

32.  Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.

33.  Lubricates prosthetic limbs.

34.  Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).

35..  Removes=2 0all traces of duct tape.

36.  Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.

37.  Florida’s favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'

38.  The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.

39.  WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.

40.  Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.

41.  Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.

42.  WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls..  Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

43.  Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of Laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!

44.  If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start..

 

P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL

With all due respect but that is an old wives tale so to speak - WD-40 is not non-toxic (not as toxic as other things, but...) and it is not made mostly from fish oil but is a petroleum distillate base..........here's the MSDS
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:6sbRDAsmIqYJ:www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf+wd-40+msds&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESg34Ce_l78gOG4UoqGxuh_XDECGEoz5eEQI4qqbqLklfkEIPVPnvtDVtHeBzqvkAtOgUFSjYfq-uJz3EvQOJJvmADipQ5LlncIPuHN8LsBPbRIjrpmYKnUURXbBt4qKqCvjiIZD&sig=AHIEtbTcmFHRbTSl6DxXD_aNUQpakhTkTw&pli=1

Even regular rubbing alcohol is not good to over use and it shows up in the liver within 15 minutes of application. Bottomline use gloves and oterh safety gear whenever possible and use the least toxic cleaner available - the Orange Pumice cleaners work great along with a bit of alcohol if applied within a short time.

Being a "victim" of not following my own advice re: safety gear I can only say do what I say not what I do - liver disease and a messed up immunesystem due to over exposure to chemicals is not fun