how to remove fence paint from concrete?

[tan8856]

hi

where my neighbour has painted his side of the fence the paint has run down our side and onto the concrete kick/gravel-boards at the bottom so i have lovely green streaky drip-run marks on my side that dont look good

ive tried turps but it didnt work. the stains have been there a couple of years so they are well soaked into the concrete.

anyone know a product that will remove them?

thanks

 

[regsmyth]

I'd be suprised if much had "soaked in", since precast concrete usually has a pretty good surface.

But turps is quite a mild solvent. Try something more powerful, such as petrol, white spirit, or acetone (nail varnish remover).

Or try a blowtorch (just don't overcook it and crack it).

Or paint the whole thing with fence paint.

 

[JohnD]

fence stain is a water-based waxy emulsion thing. If turps won't remove it, try a wire brush

Or you could paint all the concrete with masonry paint. If you do it in dark brown it will tone beautifully with the stained woodwork of the fence.

I can show you a pic if you like

BTW who does the fence belong to? If it's his, he can paint it any colour he wants

 

[EddieM]

fence stain is a water-based waxy emulsion thing. If turps won't remove it, try a wire brush

Or you could paint all the concrete with masonry paint. If you do it in dark brown it will tone beautifully with the stained woodwork of the fence.

I can show you a pic if you like

BTW who does the fence belong to? If it's his, he can paint it any colour he wants

You're trying to kill Thermo aren't you!

 

[Thermo]

fence stain is a water-based waxy emulsion thing. If turps won't remove it, try a wire brush

Or you could paint all the concrete with masonry paint. If you do it in dark brown it will tone beautifully with the stained woodwork of the fence.

I can show you a pic if you like

BTW who does the fence belong to? If it's his, he can paint it any colour he wants

you can also paint your patio with fence stain and that will tone in beautifully as well.........my Arssse!

it will look like an ugly concrete post painted in fence stain. strange man

 

[dpsservices]

use a pressure washer with a turbo lance should blow it off with ease