How do I remove latex paint from vinyl siding ?
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remove latex from vinyl siding?
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Here’s some methods: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.tcsidingprofessionals.com/blog/siding/methods-you-can-use-to-remove-paint-from-your-vinyl-siding/amp/
looks like a huge job!
Perhaps this information will help:
https://getrit.com/how-to-remove-paint-from-vinyl-siding-p010884
https://www.hunker.com/12000902/how-to-remove-paint-from-vinyl-siding
Try making a paste with dish soap and baking soda. Gently scrub the paste into the paint. If that doesn't work, try Goo Gone. but test it in an inconspicuous spot first.
Here's another link with more info
https://www.tcsidingprofessionals.com/blog/siding/methods-you-can-use-to-remove-paint-from-your-vinyl-siding/#:~:text=Put%20rubbing%20alcohol%20on%20a,be%20as%20good%20as%20new.
latex paint should come off with a little scrubbing and or your fingernail or a plastic scraper with warm water.
With a thin plastic putty knife, scrape off some of the latex paint. This will give you point to begin from. Take your time and scrape off as much latex paint as possible using the plastic putty knife.
Continue to scrape to the point where the latex paint coat begins to peel away. Look for a point where you can get you your finger under the latex paint coat and pull of layers of paint coat. Once you start scraping you will find it easier to take large chunks off by pulling it with your fingers. You might want to wear gloves to protect your hands and fingers while doing this.When you are done with the peeling and scraping, most of the latex paint would have been removed for the vinyl siding. However, spots of latex paint may still be visible on the vinyl siding which do not look good at all. In order to get rid of those spots, liberally spray a vinyl siding cleaner. This will loosen up the remaining parts of the latex paints as these cleaners are specifically designed to do this. Make sure that you cover the entire siding with the vinyl cleaner so that you can effectively remove the remaining latex paint.Vigorously scrub areas that have latex paint spots. Use a soft sponge for this purpose. Continue to scrub until all the spots are completely removed. Remember to take your time and wipe the siding gently with the sponge. You do not want to put too much force on the siding as you do not want to damage the vinyl layer.Finally, to give the vinyl siding a clean look, rinse it with clean water. You may have to use a mixture of water and a household liquid detergent to properly clean the vinyl siding. Make sure you effectively rinse off all the detergent with water. Clean the entire siding with water so that all of the latex, detergents and cleaners come off.Rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth, then scrub until you get off as much as possible. Then a mild detergent.
here is some info that can help you out
https://getrit.com/how-to-remove-paint-from-vinyl-siding-p010884
Lots of articles seem to recommend laundry detergent. http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-paint-from-vinyl-siding/
Hi Tom,
Mix a few drops of mild laundry detergent (bleach-free basic detergent, such as Woolite or Dreft) with water in a bowl. Dip a cloth of soft-bristle scrub brush in the soapy water, then gently scrub off the paint. If the paint spot is small, an old toothbrush or nail brush can work well.
Give laundry cleaner a try - seems to be the most helpful.
Will try that, thank you for your idea.
Hi! Power washing is one option. Use a soft bristle brush on any tough areas. Good luck!
Thank all of you folks for taking the time to answer my question and offer assistance.
Tom