How do I remove Behr Paint from vinyl siding?

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quiltamomma asked:


My lovely adorable children (cough cough) decided to get a paint roller I used last week and wrapped in plastic, take the plastic off and use the roller to paint our white vinyl siding. Did I mention the paint on the roller is orange?!! I have no idea how to remove it - any ideas? It’s just regular interior Behr paint. I think the old owners painted the siding as when you rub against it, white stuff gets on your clothes. Am I totally screwed?!!

Thanks for any help you can give.
OK I just tried a couple of things - soap and water didn’t do anything. I don’t think it will peel off, it’s too thin. It’s one time I wish they’d done it nice and thick lol! I did try a magic eraser and some came off, but not in the nooks and crannies. I will try the goo gone when I go to the store. Thanks for the ideas so far!!
Oh and I will get some nail polish remover (acetone - thanks first poster!) and try that too - it has worked miracles for me in the past!

Megan

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    4 Responses to “How do I remove Behr Paint from vinyl siding?”

    1. Jackofalltrades216 Says:
      July 24th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

      acetone or paint it white again.

    2. old hippie Says:
      July 26th, 2008 at 11:14 am

      It’s water based paint. a scrub brush and soap ought to take it right off. Hand those to Ur “adorable little children” and teach them a lesson!

    3. whatyawantaknow Says:
      July 29th, 2008 at 1:17 pm

      If the paint is latex based, you should be able to wash it off or power wash it off if it has already dried. You may even be able to peel it off the plastic when it dries completely. If it is really stuck, try a mild abrasive such as a dish sponge or magic eraser. You could also try Goo-Gone which works well on paints, especially when they are on plastic surfaces.
      If it is an oil based paint, you will need to use a paint thinner. Apply it to a rag and scrub until it is removed.

    4. BERT Says:
      July 30th, 2008 at 3:57 am

      Pressure washer.