My 4 year old son completely spraypainted himself because he saw SpongeBob do it. How do I clean it up?

Question

He is covered head to toe with silver spray paint because he watched Sponge Bob make himself invisible with invisible paint. What gets silver paint off skin?

Answer 1

I don't know exactly what to do, but I think you should attempt to sue the company. Make some money.

Answer 2

We watched that episode this morning too.... Anyways, I would call the doctor or like the other guy said, call the Poison Control Center! There is metal in silver spray paint and it could cause some problems. You don't want to use paint thinner on skin!

Answer 3

OMG...that is funny in a horrible way--and you will laugh about it far off in the future!

Take him to the ER--it could be toxic to him. I'm sorry for laughing, I know it's serious, but having raised 3 sons of my own, these things are inevitable!

Answer 4

I would start with soap and water while standing in an empty tub.  If you have to use any chemicals, make sure you dilute them.  

Is there a number on the paint can you can call?

Answer 5

Paint thinner, but definitely have him looked at by a doctor, especially if he has it all over his hair

Answer 6

Call poison control they will know what to do.  They are always open, here is the number.  1-800-222-1222.  Please don't try any home remedies mentioned on here until you've talked to an expert.  Explain exactly what happened.  They will ask you for your name, if you don't want to tell them, just tell them you would like to remain anonymous.  Just hit *87 or whatever it is before you dial the # so that your name doesn't come up on their caller ID.  Make sure you tell them that it is silver paint.  That is important as it could have lead or other chemicals in it.

Answer 7

,,,it was on the news not too long ago some guy died because him and his friend thought it would be funny to spray pain him....if youre serious (and ive seen that episode of spongebob, so its possible) you need to get him to a dr just in case and see what their recommendation would be.

EDIT: i went and tried to find the story but i cant seem to, i guess its been to long to still be in the search engine.

Answer 8

um i dont know which way works but here r some ways:

-lemon juice and then soap scrub

-toothpaste

-see a doctor

-it actually depends on the type of skin

but what ever you do DONT TELL HIM TO GET INTO WARM WATER!!!!!! *THE CHEMICALS IN THE PAINT WILL EASILY SEEP INTO HIS SKIN AND HE COULD GET SKIN CANCER

- a doctor is my best bet

Answer 9

Get some rubbing alcohol, put it on a soft towel and gently rub it away.

Answer 10

lmao omg. i feel for you. i hope it was non toxic. but prob. not. i have no suggestions. i hope you got pics of him to put in the photo albums or memory books. hope it all comes out ok and he is ok.

and i do agree, take him to the doctors.