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title: "What's the best paint-to-soap ratio for scratch off coating?"
description: "The classic ratio for a DIY scratch-off coating is 2 parts metallic acrylic paint to 1 part dish soap. That balance gives you a layer that lifts off cleanl"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What's the best paint-to-soap ratio for scratch off coating?

The classic ratio for a DIY scratch-off coating is 2 parts metallic acrylic paint to 1 part dish soap. That balance gives you a layer that lifts off cleanl

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