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  1. #1
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    Unhappy Removing enamel overspray from concrete

    Hey

    Any suggestions on how to remove enamel paint overspray from a garage concrete floor....its dried and about a month old.

    Thinners and a scrubbing brush???

    Cover it in concrete coloured paint???


    Cheers

    dazzler

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    Grind the concrete :eek:

    I dont know if there is any real way to disolve enamel after it has dried I will check with my spray painter mate.

    over to you guys!

    Ian
    Some People are like slinky's,
    They serve no purpose at all,
    but they put a smile on your face when you throw them down the stairs.

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    Brake fluid works a treat on enamel.....most of those franchised brake repair outfits provide paint removal as a free service.
    Whatever note you blow youre never more than a semitone away from the correct one....(Miles Davis)

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    I painted a fish pond recently with a 2 pack paint, the thinners required is called "(half) 1/2 thinners". This will remove enamel paint, I know, it took all the paint off my best and most expensive paint brush, down to bear wood. :eek:
    If it goes against the grain, it's being rubbed the wrong way!

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    Go to a paint place that has spray painters supplies and get some "gunwash".
    It is super duper real potent thinners that will remove the enamel.

    Wash with soap and water afterwards. HTH.

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    Thanks everyone,


    While im there I will grab a big can of 'Foresight' as well

    cheers

    dazzler

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    Is that a skin wash?????
    Regards, Bob Thomas

    www.wombatsawmill.com

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    Paint stripper.............paint stripper...........paint stripper...........................once more for kicks.......................PAINT STRIPPER..............
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    Go easy on the "foresight" if you use to much it can make you "cockeyed"
    If it goes against the grain, it's being rubbed the wrong way!

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    You should never use foresight - it only makes you responsible for your mistakes

    Richard

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    Did you try just scraping it off?
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