Bitumen/Timber removal.... Help needed

[Jordan28]

Morning folks,

I'm new to the forum and not in the building trade, although I am 'capable' of doing basic building..... Basic

I recently put up a 6' fence around my garden and have now moved onto a retaining wall/fence.

The retainer is build using 8" X 2" green treated timber. First off I have 6 lengths cut to 1M and set into the ground facing forward. Next I have screwed 2 lengths horizontally ontop of each other. I finished it with securing another length to the top to act as a cap/bench.

I was advised to paint the base of the posts with bitumen to slow down any rot.

Here cones the issue:

I have painted the bitumen too high on the facing of 3 posts and need to remove it..... I know, Idiot.

Any tips/help would be grately appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Jordan

 

[DaveHerns]

I don't think you can without leaving stains or marks on the wood as it will have soaked in

 

[Burnerman]

It won't shift so why not just continue the treatment up to the top of the posts? Makes it look intentional!
John

 

[Jordan28]

Thanks mate... I dont mind a bit of staining because I'll just paint it a medium/dark oak to cover it.

Only way I can think of fixing it is...

Heat gun and scraper followed by an old rag and petrol....

 

[Jordan28]

John that may be the only alternative.

Trying to avoid it and keep it the original colour so I can clear coat it or even stain it oak.

 

[Bosswhite]

Just let the grass grow up around the base of the posts, no one will notice then !