How to remove paint from brick

steve_64

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I'm not sure if it's latex or oil. It's on my house and was there when I bought it almost two years ago.

I've tried gel solve and pressure washing but wasn't getting anywhere.

Any ideas? I'm temptedto paint over it to hide it.

Guess I'll post a pic later,it won't load.
 

steve_64

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Whoever painted got it along nearly every edge and a lot of big drips.

Media blast is a good idea. I may go rent one.
 

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Whoever painted got it along nearly every edge and a lot of big drips.

Media blast is a good idea. I may go rent one.
If there's a local pressure washing dealer nearby, they could probably find a chemical for you.
 

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There are recycling blast systems out there. For a cold beer I'll tell you a funny story about one of my shipmates.

Try this: Take a can of oven cleaner and douche down a section. See if it works, by wite brushing it after twenty minutes. If it smears, it'll work. Failing that, try rolling paint stripper over a section and later on, pressure wash it. I do not recommed using a methylene chloride stripper on the house, it will poison everything it touches. Works good, but nasty as blazes. Your paint store should have recommedstions.
 

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The problem with using strong products is we also spent a lot of money on landscaping the last couple years. I may try some paint stripper but I think media blast will be the way to go.
 
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