Asked on Sep 11, 2016

Removing stain off of vinyl railings

Michelle
by Michelle
I had my deck stained, and the person who stained it splattered stain onto the vinyl railings. It is dried on. What can I use to remove it? I try scrubbing it off but it does not come off. Thanks! Here is the deck
  8 answers
  • If water based you should be fine with water, oil based - contact the vinyl manufacturer for safe cleaners or way to hide it. Stay away from nail polish remover, most citrus based cleaners, scrubby pads etc... http://thehtrc.com/2012/composite-vinyl-decking-10-common-enemies P.S. if actual flecks you may be able to pop with a razor blade, just be very very careful
  • MichelleB MichelleB on Sep 11, 2016
    Definitely contact the manufacturer, I'd recommend Goo Gone but not sure if it will lift a stain. It will remove if it's a residue though.
  • William William on Sep 11, 2016
    Goo Gone would work. Goof Off, Mineral spirits, rubbing alcohol. Do not use any kind of solvent based products. They can affect, even melt plastic. No nail polish remover, no acetone.
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    • William William on Sep 12, 2016
      Be careful with the hair dryer. Vinyl fences are made with PVC and resins, Fumes are harmful and easy to burn. If you have thick areas of stain, a razor blade is a good idea. Try not to scratch the surface. Then try the Goo Gone, Goof Off or even WD40.
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 12, 2016
    You can try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.That what I use on the Vinyl of my pool.
  • Patty Patty on Sep 12, 2016
    I have always used mineral spirits for this kind of clean up. You can buy it in small metal cans anywhere you buy paint. That painter should have cleaned it up or at least told you how to, he must not be a real professional, jerks like that really make me mad, a simple job like that he should not have gotten any stain anywhere but the deck.
  • Roseann8628 Roseann8628 on Sep 12, 2016
    I just had the same problem when my deck and rails were stained. The sloppy painters dripped stain on my white window surrounds. I tried several products and finally had luck with Simple Green and a little elbow grease. Good luck!
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