How To Remove Spray Paint From Bathtub
And the paint should fly off into history.
How to remove spray paint from bathtub. My daughter rented a house built in 1971 and the porcelain tub in the main bathroom has lost most of its porcelain and the metal or steel is showing through and a few places are rusted. This process is designed to remove enamel paint from tubs that have been treated with enamel paint spray. Spray or dab a small amount of a chosen cleaning product onto a corner of the bathtub and make sure that it wipes away clean before using it on the rest of the tub. Removing paint spills from linoleum or vinyl floors without damaging the surface can be tricky.
If the original porcelain enamel is damaged contact a professional for assistance in removal. If you want to strip the paint off completely as opposed to painting over it you can use a paint scraper to peel off any remaining paint. Remember to use non abrasive cloths as well as cleansers. Remove stuck on residue.
Tap the handle with a hammer. This is one of the strongest and most dangerous paint strippers in use. I would suggest to consult the label of the spray paint and contact the manufacturer and speak with them about the least offensive way to remove the paint without damaging your fiberglass tub. As a last resort scrape off the paint with a metal putty knife or a razor knife.
Wedge the blade of a plastic putty knife between the paint deposit and the porcelain. To remove paint from drywalls start by cleaning the wall with soap and hot water to remove any dirt or markings from the paint. Epoxy paint designed for bathtub use is difficult to remove. Then use a sanding block or sander to rub away the unwanted pain.
If not give it a little help with lubricating spray.