How do you get paint off concrete?

[Jason B]

I have some white paint on my driveway that I can't get off. Is there something I can use to get it off wthout staining the concrete?

 

[djjsr]

If it's latex paint, "Goof-Off" will remove it.

 

[Will S.]

Goof-Off is supposed to remove dried paint. Scrape off what you can with a sharp-edge scraper; then Goof-Off, followed by a pressure washer.

 

[Jason B]

See pic. I'm assuming it was some type of white spray paint??? Still use goof off?

 

[djjsr]

If you remove it, how will the helicopter know where to land?


If that's spray paint, there's "graffiti remover" in a spray can that works pretty good (keep it away from your car).

 

[Jason B]

I want to put the H, the other way. Hmm, graffiti remover, maybe home depo has it. I tried some other stuff on it that was super strong, and nothing changed.,

 

[icefisherman]

If its a latex paint I would use denatured alcohol (try that first), If its spray paint its probaly a lacquer based so you could try lacquer thinner. Try just a liitle bit at first, if it doesnt stain dump it on there and use a wire brush and scrubb. If that dont work try m.e.k and if that dont work I dont know if anything will work.

What did you try that was super strong?

P.S. The thinners will probally remove any sealer on your driveway if thats a concern.

 

[icefisherman]

Kind of funny when you dont want the paint to stick to concrete it will, but when you want it to, like a garage floor, people have issues with it comming up without any solevents.

 

[rugerlady]

If you remove it, how will the helicopter know where to land?

Thats some funny stuff

 

[Interex]

3400+ PSI pressure washer should do the trick nicely. Go ahead and wash the entire area to ensure you don't have a washed H left.

 

[Jason B]

If its a latex paint I would use denatured alcohol (try that first), If its spray paint its probaly a lacquer based so you could try lacquer thinner. Try just a liitle bit at first, if it doesnt stain dump it on there and use a wire brush and scrubb. If that dont work try m.e.k and if that dont work I dont know if anything will work.

What did you try that was super strong?

P.S. The thinners will probally remove any sealer on your driveway if thats a concern.

What I tried the frist time was "wash thinner", that my neighbor have me.

 

[BioHazard]

3400+ PSI pressure washer should do the trick nicely. Go ahead and wash the entire area to ensure you don't have a washed H left.

I agree. If you get a strong enough pressure washer you can carve off the top layer of concrete. You don't need one that strong, but a good pressure washer should have no problem with a little paint. A hot water one would work even better.