Hi,

over the years spots of paint have collected on the bricks
underneath my wooden window frames (when I've been a bit
sloppy applying the "non-drip" gloss paint)

Does anyone have any "top tips" for getting rid of them?

Thanks!

--
Mike

"Mike Smith" wrote:
Hi,

over the years spots of paint have collected on the bricks
underneath my wooden window frames (when I've been a bit
sloppy applying the "non-drip" gloss paint)

Does anyone have any "top tips" for getting rid of them?

Thanks!

--
Mike

Paint remover/stripper. Check on the label that it is suitable for
masonry/bricks, and test on one spot first.

On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:38:05 +0100, "Phil Anthropist"
wrote:


Does anyone have any "top tips" for getting rid of them?

Thanks!

--
Mike

Paint remover/stripper. Check on the label that it is suitable for
masonry/bricks, and test on one spot first.


Stuff like "Nitromors" degrades the paint film into a swollen rubbery
substance. The greater part of this is easily removed, but the residue
trapped mechanically in the pores of the brick is less easy to get
off. If it is allowed to dry, then the Nitromors treatment won't work
a second time.

Probably the best bet is a very generous Nitromors (Methylene Chloride
type) paint stripper application followed, after it has "worked" by a
very vigorous scouring, maybe by a pressure washer.

DG

Derek ^ wrote:
On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:38:05 +0100, "Phil Anthropist"
wrote:


Does anyone have any "top tips" for getting rid of them?

Thanks!

--
Mike

Paint remover/stripper. Check on the label that it is suitable for
masonry/bricks, and test on one spot first.


Stuff like "Nitromors" degrades the paint film into a swollen rubbery
substance. The greater part of this is easily removed, but the residue
trapped mechanically in the pores of the brick is less easy to get
off. If it is allowed to dry, then the Nitromors treatment won't work
a second time.

Probably the best bet is a very generous Nitromors (Methylene Chloride
type) paint stripper application followed, after it has "worked" by a
very vigorous scouring, maybe by a pressure washer.

DG

Got mine off with Nitromers and a wire brush. Bloody hard work and I
didnt get it all off but 'polished' the remainder. Only me that notices
it now.

On 7 Jul 2006 11:13:36 -0700, "Bookworm" wrote:

Derek ^ wrote:
On Fri, 7 Jul 2006 17:38:05 +0100, "Phil Anthropist"
wrote:


Does anyone have any "top tips" for getting rid of them?

Thanks!

--
Mike

Paint remover/stripper. Check on the label that it is suitable for
masonry/bricks, and test on one spot first.


Stuff like "Nitromors" degrades the paint film into a swollen rubbery
substance. The greater part of this is easily removed, but the residue
trapped mechanically in the pores of the brick is less easy to get
off. If it is allowed to dry, then the Nitromors treatment won't work
a second time.

Probably the best bet is a very generous Nitromors (Methylene Chloride
type) paint stripper application followed, after it has "worked" by a
very vigorous scouring, maybe by a pressure washer.

DG

Got mine off with Nitromers and a wire brush. Bloody hard work and I
didnt get it all off but 'polished' the remainder. Only me that notices
it now.

But it's on your conscience isn't it ? %-)

On our estate (1975) a great many people have had their traditional
timber windows replaced and/or garage doors replaced and the tradesmen
*always* leave the original mastic pointing, often painted white,
intact on the brickwork, usually about 3/4 " clear of the new windows

:-((

DG

Stuff like "Nitromors" degrades the paint film into a swollen rubbery
substance. The greater part of this is easily removed, but the residue
trapped mechanically in the pores of the brick is less easy to get
off. If it is allowed to dry, then the Nitromors treatment won't work
a second time.

Washing up liquid and hot water before it dries helps.