Remove paint from a White Washed Window

dacouch

Hi people,

Could anyone recommend the best way to remove white paint from a window my tenant has kindly white washed for me?

Thanks

ubamother

I would first try a plastic wire scouring pad and lots of soapy water. Little bits that are well stuck might need a glass scraper - I've used wallpaper scrapers with success in the past - make sure it's a really clean on with no old bits on that might scratch the glass.

valk_scot

Is it white wash or white gloss? If it's white wash, like you use on greenhouses, then it will come off quite easily with soap and water. If it's gloss paint however it will need a scraper and a LOT of patience. If so I hope you kept his deposit!

dacouch

Looks like some kind of gloss paint!

esmf73

You MIGHT be lucky with paint cleaner like turps. But the sure fire way is to use a paint scraper - or if you think it is going to scratch the window - just get the glass replaced - using his deposit money of course!

Pink.

Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this in these circumstances: I’ve asked Board Guides to move threads if they’ll receive a better response elsewhere(please see this rule) so this post/thread has been moved to another board, where it should get more replies. If you have any questions about this policy please email [EMAIL="abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]abuse@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL].

juliescot

Old fashioned single sided razor blades work a treat.
I even have a little plastic holder for them I bought years ago for the very purpose of scraping

DVardysShadow

As it is gloss paint, then scraper is required, BUT this will probably leave scratch marks and take an age. I would get the glass replaced and deduct it from the deposit.