How To Remove Old Paint From Gutters

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How to remove old paint from gutters.

Mix dish soap with warm water until sudsy and thoroughly wet the window with a sponge or rag. If you find any remove it by applying a solution of one part. Work the gutters over lightly with the sandpaper to remove rough patches and get rid of any remaining old paint. Wash it down with a hose and go over stubborn dirt with a scrub brush and warm soapy water.

Remove the downspout first. If you re lucky all your house may need before repainting is a good healthy bath. To save time use a palm sander instead of a sanding block. Remove small areas of defective paint with a wire brush and or a wide blade putty knife.

Scrub under the laps of clapboard siding and on downspouts and gutters. Hold the razor blade at a 45. Diy one man removing and installing a 25 foot gutter. Sand the gutters with a medium sanding block.

Sanding will create a smooth surface and help the new paint to adhere better to the gutters. I ve been informed that the best way to remove paint from copper gutters is with a hot air gun. I haven t tried it yet but am going to soon and will post the results. Dish soap and a safety razor blade can remove even old dried on paint.

If the gutters and downspouts were previously painted and show signs of peeling paint remove all the loose paint. Simple away to install or remove the gutters without a help and damaged.