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Posted by Chris Lewis on July 23, 2007, 3:11 pm
>
> > Is it acceptable to remove latex paint from cedar siding with a wire wheel
> > attachment for a drill?
> >
> > Yes I am aware there are other methods for doing this, but I'm just
> > curious about using a wire wheel - something like this
> > http://www.hobbytool.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=392
> >
> > That's not the one I'm thinking of, but gives you an idea of what I'm
> > talking about.
> >
> In my opinion, the best thing to do with siding paint is to use a scraper to
> remove only the paint which is already loose. Stripping all the paint off is
> usually unnecessary. If you want to, sand the rest and feather the edges a
> little with coarse sandpaper. Use a good primer and paint. House paint
> generally does not need to be smooth like automobile paint. It is intended
> to protect and to look good from a distance. You can put in a lot of labor
> for very little in improvement.
He may be wanting to restore the original wood grain for a transparent
stain. Or he may be trying to remove paint splatters.
The former is a huge job, and probably best done with a heat gun (watch
you don't set the place on fire!) or good & sharp (learn how to sharpen
them properly) hook scrapers, followed by a bit of sanding. The latter
best done with a hook scraper, or perhaps a flat one if it's blobs.
If he's just repainting/solid stain, your suggestions are right on.
--
Chris Lewis,
Age and Treachery will Triumph over Youth and Skill
It's not just anyone who gets a Starship Cruiser class named after them.
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