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What will remove this paint?

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 I have spilt some paint and I am struggling to fully remove it.

 

This is the paint I spilt. It is for metal and wood.

 

https://www.rustins.ltd/rustins/our-products/speciality-paints/quick-dry-black-matt

 

I have got most of it off by cannot get the remaining bits off. 

 

These are the 2 products I have used. As well as the products I have been using a hard wire scrubbing brush and a jet washer.  

 

https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/turner-and-gray-turpentine-substitute-750ml-308424

 

The second one I tried is a thick white liquid.

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-paint-varnish-stripper-500ml/17091

 

Can somebody recommend something that will get rid of the remaining paint.  

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Edited by ennogs
update

You could try solvent based paint thinners. If you have already jet washed that, it still appears to have quite a lot of stains from organic matter.

Can you use steam on it?

Maybe a wall paper stripper with the bit you hold against the wall removed.

Just turn the paver over so the correct face is up ...

25 minutes ago, Conor said:

Just turn the paver over so the correct face is up ...

Used to do that with worn listed building step treads…..just turn them over…hey presto new step.

1 minute ago, ETC said:

Used to do that with worn listed building step treads…..just turn them over…hey presto new step.

It's a good idea and can work.. but always check with an SE before you do this as the effective depth and end restraint conditions of the trades can change massively and make things unsafe.

 

 

57 minutes ago, Gus Potter said:

It's a good idea and can work.. but always check with an SE before you do this as the effective depth and end restraint conditions of the trades can change massively and make things unsafe.

But if cause you fill the gaps with concrete - listed building control will never notice 😕 

On 02/05/2025 at 22:33, JohnMo said:

But if cause you fill the gaps with concrete - listed building control will never notice

Often the case.. but will it be safe?

On 02/05/2025 at 22:33, JohnMo said:

listed building control will never notice 😕

It looks like an upside down utility paving slab. £4.20 at B & Q

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