Removing paint from a bath

[stratplus]

Any tips on what to use that won't damage the bath? Not a lot of paint but splashes everywhere due to a very poor decorator.

 

[lame plumber]

you call the decorator back and make it their problem

 

[Best]

Emulsion paint - then just a damp cloth and elbow grease.
Oil based paint will be a disaster on a plastic bath, but on enamelled steel baths you could use anything nearly, as long as you immediately remove it off the bath surface.

 

[zzzjim]

Oil based paint ..... on enamelled steel baths you could use anything nearly, ........

Just stay clear of strong acids ... ( Bath never felt same when dumped a acid covered car battery down for a wash )

 

[Ray Stafford]

Any tips on what to use that won't damage the bath? Not a lot of paint but splashes everywhere due to a very poor decorator.

Whats the bath made of? And what sort of paint?

 

[townfanjon]

you call the decorator back and make it their problem

Couldn't agree more

 

[stratplus]

you call the decorator back and make it their problem

The poor decorator was the mrs! Left all the brushes and paint pot dripping in there.

 

[stratplus]

Whats the bath made of? And what sort of paint?

White fibreglass bath and I think emulsion but was a while ago so its proper dried on.

 

[stratplus]

Emulsion paint - then just a damp cloth and elbow grease.
Oil based paint will be a disaster on a plastic bath, but on enamelled steel baths you could use anything nearly, as long as you immediately remove it off the bath surface.

Tried hot water and picking it off but not getting a smooth finish. Wondering if paint may have damaged the bath.

 

[SimonG]

Stanley blade and plenty of patience. Then down to boots for a four in one nail buffer. It has 4 grades of emery paper, good for scratches, small dings and polishes right out.