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.

 

[dancinplumba]

Then t cut and polish !ike car body

 

[Ray Stafford]

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

When you say fibreglass, I presume you mean acrylic with fibreglass backing? Not a laminate?

Assuming this is so, then get the paint off as rough as you like, then use wet and dry to take any scratches out of the bath caused by the scraping off of the paint. Then either brasso or tcut rubbed on with cardboard (not rag) and finally polish up with a soft cloth.

Done steadily, you will not be able to tell it apart from a factory new bath.

 

[lame plumber]

get the mrs in the bath on her knees polishing, slap her backs.............. naw thats me dreaming again