remove paint

MissG_2

Hi,

What's the best way to remove paint from light switches and plug sockets?

It would be handy to know what removes different types of paint, I have tile paint (like a gloss) on them.

OddjobKIA

nail varnish remover with cotton wool works wonders on plactic/glass surfaces

tawnyowls

But have a damp cloth handy to wipe over it straight afterwards, or it can melt plastic.

Peartree

Absolutely, once made the mistake of answering phone during home manicure and melted bits of it!

The paint probably isn't sticking that well to a plastic surface anyway. You could try rubbing at it gently with one of those pan scrubs that is OK for non stick surfaces - Vileda and others do them - lightly dampened with a detergent. If it's really thick gently break down the top of the surface of the paint with a blade/scraper, without going through to the plastic, first.

tigertiger_3

Try a stanley blade...be careful though!

thescouselander

To be honest, I'd just get some new ones. I bought 5 light switches from B&Q for under £3 and sockets can be bought for a similar price.