Anyone know how to get paint out of a block-pave driveway?

[Pedro68]

I've just recieved a phone-call from the rather distressed, irritated, annoyed girlfriend who's son has just managed to drop (and spill) an entire tin of paint ... all over the block-paved driveway AND her car :(

So far, she has managed to get most of the paint off the car and off the driveway. However there were a few patches that she didn't notice (under the car) until later and I think they've dried.

Paint in question is Dulux Endurance paint.

Is it really just going to be a case of perserverance needed with the "white spirits" and a hard brush? or is there some other magic formula that might do the trick and get it out?

Cheers in advance ;-)

Pete

[Pete1987]

White spirits or a hard **** Paint stripper might do it better.

Local DIY store should sell something.

[kwak zzr]

id get 2 screwdrivers and persuade the soiled blocks out and replace them, thats what i do if i get oil on mine.

[Luckypants]

Try here (http://www.pavingexpert.com/) - a wealth of knowledge about block paving including cleaning.

For paint and oil though, I'd go with Kwak, replace the blocks if possible. Plenty of information on the linked website on how to replace blocks invisibly, correctly and securely.

[Pedro68]

Thanks kwak ... I've had a work colleague suggest that one, but as I don't know the extent of the spillage (at present) I'm not sure how feasible that is (for now).

Cheers Pete too, think that might be our first option.

Ta

Oooh and cheers for the link LP ;-)

[Pete1987]

No worries mate, could be cheaper than replacing them, and always handy to have around anyway.

[BristolMatt]

You may not even need to replace them. They're probably/hopefully bedded on sand, which can be brushed off, so may be able to prise them up and turn them over to the clean side :)

[the_lone_wolf]

Paint in question is Dulux Endurance paint.
have you tried calling dulux? i'm sure you're not the first to drop a tin of paint on something:cool:

[Pedro68]

No worries mate, could be cheaper than replacing them, and always handy to have around anyway.
Handy to have around ... with a stepson who the other week managed to "knock" a radiator off the wall just by walking past it?! :rolleyes: LOL

You may not even need to replace them. They're probably/hopefully bedded on sand, which can be brushed off, so may be able to prise them up and turn them over to the clean side :)
That's what i'm hoping ... if the cleaning option doesn't work :)

have you tried calling dulux? i'm sure you're not the first to drop a tin of paint on something:cool:

Bloody good idea ... but my better half has just gotten back from DIY store with some paint stripper to try and clean it off. I'll see if she wants to phone Dulux first tho just to be on the safe side ;-)

Right i'm off home to find out the extent of the damage although just had a text to say that she's almost managed to get it all off with the paint stripper :) might not be so bad after all 8)

Thanks for the replies guys ;-)
Pete

[Luckypants]

You may not even need to replace them. They're probably/hopefully bedded on sand, which can be brushed off, so may be able to prise them up and turn them over to the clean side :)

They should be bedded on sand to meet BS whatever, but turning it over is not normally an option as they have a 'good' face often with bevelled edges and the back face which is gash for going onto the sand.

[BristolMatt]

They should be bedded on sand to meet BS whatever, but turning it over is not normally an option as they have a 'good' face often with bevelled edges and the back face which is gash for going onto the sand.

Good point. Didn't think about that

[Pete1987]

Did the paint stripper work?

[BILLY]

Brick acid should do the job but wear goggles and gloves while using it! You can get it from builders merchants.

[Richie]

1. Paint the path in differant colours to create a crazy paving effect...
2. A high pressure jet washer... at close range,
3. Brake fluid perhaps... over several hours/days...
4. Wire brush and elbow grease.
5. Get bike and do some burnouts to erase the paint.

if non of the above are any good then try yellow pages, as there block-paved shaped... ;-)

[phil24_7]

Notromors. It'll take paint off of anything!

[tactcom7]

Buy some more paint and do the rest of the bricks the same? :D

[Pedro68]

Thank you to everyone who came up with suggestions (even the "half-baked" ones, cos they made me see the funny side of it) ;-)

Basically, the drive and car were almost spotless when I arrived home.

Thankfully, the paint was emulsion, so soapy hot water did the trick ;-)

[phil24_7]

Thankfully, a soapy t1t w4nk did the trick ;-)

:rolleyes:

[Demonz]

Ah feck - thought i read something on here about removing staines. I spilt oil all over mine yesterday and what a mess. Whatever you do dont use degreaser to take it off - it makes it worse :LOL:

[454697819]

industrial deturgent will take it out... leave on get off.. oohhh bubble bath..

[sv-robo]

nitromors or cellulose thinners for the path...keep it away from your car paintwork though.HTH