How do I remove splatter from shingles? - DIY Chatroom

ConstantChange · 10-31-2009, 08:28 PM

Is there a good way besides using a power washer to remove latex paint off of asphalt shingles?

I have an overhang where soffit goes directly over the shingles. When I painted the soffit, I also got paint on the shingles. It's white SW super paint on a dark gray shingle, so it stands out.

It will never get direct rain or sun light, so I don't see it fading to much over time.

meboatermike · 10-31-2009, 10:46 PM

I have no advice on removing the paint except to say I do not think that you should power wash the shingles

You were not directly saying that you would but you did mention it...

Good luck on a remedy, does it actually show to the world or just to you?

oh'mike · 10-31-2009, 11:38 PM

You could get some green spray paint and 'dust 'the spot and make them blend in

ConstantChange · 11-01-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by meboatermike

I have no advice on removing the paint except to say I do not think that you should power wash the shingles

You were not directly saying that you would but you did mention it...

Good luck on a remedy, does it actually show to the world or just to you?

I just read on Yahoo answers or somewhere like that to use a power washer.

It basically just shows to me. I doubt anywhere else would notice unless they were looking. Things like that bother me though, since I'm the one that let it happen.

ConstantChange · 11-01-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by oh'mike

You could get some green spray paint and 'dust 'the spot and make them blend in

I have thought of that and might do it if nothing else works. It just gives it a less than professional look. So far everything else is looking great.

oh'mike · 11-01-2009, 12:31 AM

You know that you can't remove the paint without damaging the shingles.

ConstantChange · 11-01-2009, 12:39 AM

I've read that and I've also read to use Oops or alcohol.

I did a Google search and someone suggested getting roof repair tar and spreading it over it to make it black and blend in a little.

If I just dust it with gray/blackish spray paint, it will look 100% better and most people won't notice it. It's just a bright white spot on a dark gray shingle.

oh'mike · 11-01-2009, 12:51 AM

gather some granules out of the gutter--Sprinkle them on the "camo" paint,It works,only you will know.-M-

ConstantChange · 11-01-2009, 01:51 AM

That would work great. Unfortunately I just cleaned my gutters last week. I had a ton of granules. Hopefully I still have some left to use.

bjbatlanta · 11-04-2009, 06:23 PM

Whatever you do, DON'T use a pressure washer. It will take all of the granules off of the shingles and you will be in worse shape than just some paint spots.......