How To Remove Old Paint From Gutters

How to remove old gutters from your house.

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. Check for signs of mildew. Simple away to install or remove the gutters without a help and damaged. If you re lucky all your house may need before repainting is a good healthy bath.

I ve been informed that the best way to remove paint from copper gutters is with a hot air gun. If you find any remove it by applying a solution of one part. To save time use a palm sander instead of a sanding block. Wash it down with a hose and go over stubborn dirt with a scrub brush and warm soapy water.

Remove the elbow where it s attached to the drop outlet on the gutter and then the downspout. If the gutters and downspouts were previously painted and show signs of peeling paint remove all the loose paint. Scrub under the laps of clapboard siding and on downspouts and gutters. Dish soap and a safety razor blade can remove even old dried on paint.

Work the gutters over lightly with the sandpaper to remove rough patches and get rid of any remaining old paint. If rust is already present remove it with a non metallic scouring pad. Remove the downspout first. I haven t tried it yet but am going to soon and will post the results.

Hold the razor blade at a 45. Sand the gutters with a medium sanding block.