How do I get paint off tarmac?

[Bbbananas]

Stupidly I spraypainted a mirror frame with cream (gloss-type) paint without protecting my driveway - I thought it would easily wash off with turps. It didn't.

I have tried aforesaid turps, bleach and jeyes fluid. Wirebrushing is taking ages, with little effect.

any suggestions anyone? x

[woofgang]

leave it to the elements, it will wear off with time.

[zzxxee]

try paint thinner and a pressure washer x

[rowanwitch]

acetone and then when it is soft a a wirebrush and strong detergent will at least loosen it a bit so it will fade quicker

[Bbbananas]

Acetone rowan? So can I use nail varnish remover?

[rowanwitch]

if you want to waste money...buy neat acetone from the chemist...it is cheaper...

it is the best thing for softening dried paint...then you have a chance of shifting it...the good thing is with winter approaching frost rain and snow should finish the job by spring

[Bbbananas]

I'll just sit back and wait for nature to take its course then.... No point scrubbing away if it'll go off its own accord. Thanks guys x

[Wak]

How about a blow-lamp? but keep a bucket of water handy just in case your tarmac catches fire!!!

[Bbbananas]

Oh wak, wak, wak - you are obviously unaware of my accident-prone nature and history of mishaps...... I got a blowtorch for my creme brulees this summer - my daughter confiscated it.

Good idea though. And good fun trying...........................!

[ChuckFickens]

Anything which will remove the paint will almost certainly cause the tarmac to break down too.

Just leave it until it wears off with time (or paint over it black :))

[Bbbananas]

Oh chuck - you have pointed out the very obvious - paint it black, as the rolling stones once sang - of course..... Or dark charcoal-y grey. I shall consult a dulux colour chart immediatement....

[The Builder]

Chuckles is right Salla ............ that's what I've done if I've made a mess on tarmac. Cheap black bitumen paint.

[craft1948]

I'm glad you mentioned the bitumen part Builder......(visions of salla using high gloss)

[Bbbananas]

God craft - you're right, I would have used ordinary black paint.

Can you get dark grey bitumen Mr Builder - cos my tarmac is quite faded, and black wouldn't blend in. I'd end up doing the whole driveway, and I really can't be bothered with all that......