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    Clean paint of Stone Window Sills

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    What would be the best way to clean paint off window sills and take this back to the original stone ?

    Asked by Darren on 16th Sep 2019
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    clarkes stonemasonry
    Best Answer
    "I'm a stonemason so I would grind it back using a special pad it takes it back to its original stone and then it's just a quick rub with sandpaper and it would be as good as new"
    Answered on 20th Nov 2021 - Member since Nov 2021 - report
    A.Wright& Son Driveway Services in Suffolk
    "The best way is to agitate the paint lightly with a brass brush, apply a good quality paint stripper then agitate that with the brass brush, wash off with plenty of water as the sripper may turn the paint brown if its a old lead paint. Depending on how many coats of paint has been applied you could use a metal scraper to lift if off."
    Answered on 16th Sep 2019 - Member since Sep 2019 - report
    Thomson masonry and builders
    "A light power wash should remove it. If not a light buff will take it away"
    Answered on 2nd Jun 2020 - Member since May 2020 - report
    GE Restoration
    "Use a good peel away paint remover this should work but try a sample area first to make sure it doesn’t damage stone."
    Answered on 27th Jan 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
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