I have just had some building work done and they have left paint
spalshes and morter splattered on neighbours brickwork.
The builders said they had some "acid " that wwould clean it off and
then didnt appear again. Anyone know what this acid would be and where
to get it?
Thanks
Rich
Westerly 2219 DAVICO

Rich wrote:
I have just had some building work done and they have left paint
spalshes and morter splattered on neighbours brickwork.
The builders said they had some "acid " that wwould clean it off and
then didnt appear again. Anyone know what this acid would be and where
to get it?

They mean brick acid, which you can get from B&Q etc. It's
hydrochloric, and will make the mortar fizz like Alkaseltzer (including
the mortar between the bricks of course!) It won't touch the paint
splashes, however.

David

Rich wrote:

I have just had some building work done and they have left paint
spalshes and morter splattered on neighbours brickwork.
The builders said they had some "acid " that wwould clean it off and
then didnt appear again. Anyone know what this acid would be and where
to get it?
Thanks
Rich
Westerly 2219 DAVICO

Snots should be knocked off next day, when theyre dry but still quite
soft. If you leave them theyre nowhere near as easy to remove. Brick
acid will do it, but you need to remove as much as poss mechanically,
as the acid only acts superfifically..

Gloss paint can be removed with caustic soda. Just dont mix that with
the acid

And do wear safety googles.


NT

Anyone know what this acid would be and where
to get it?

Acid no good for removing paint from anywhere.

Use Paint Stripper, (with gloves & eye goggles ,of course). Wire brush
off any residue after stripper.