What type of paint is it? Oil-based, acrylic, epoxy? Is it on the inside of the tub, or outside walls? I'm assuming inside.
Water-based acrylic should come off easily: possibly just using hot water and a washcloth and scrubbing vigorously. Or, Goo-Gone or similar product could be used -- these remove dried acrylic paints. They don't claim to be effective on oil-based (but you could try). For oil-based (or epoxy, I think) you could try a standard paint-remover. But, it's possible this will also mar or dull the finish of the tub. So, you would definitely want to test this out on a small area first -- or on some other junk bathroom fixture with a similar finish that you can scrounge up. Another possibility, and maybe the best, is to try scraping it off with a sharp razor blade. Again, you want to be careful not to scratch the tub's glazed surface. But, if the tub already has a dull finish, it may not matter. I would think you could clean it off as well as a pro. I'm not sure what type of "pro" would be contacted to clean paint from a tub, other than a tub-refinishing company -- which would obviously want to re-finish the tub anyway. Neil Lifson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Krull" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "HarvestMoon3" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 11:05 PM Subject: Bath Tub question > > > Hi > What is a good way to clean an old clawfoot tub. I had someone > leave some blue paint. Is there a product to clean it off or do I have to > hire a pro to clean it off > Thanks > Mark > > > > > > > ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
