How do I remove paint safely from asphalt?

Question

We had a new driveway (combination asphalt and concrete) installed a few weeks ago. Our next project was to paint the large shed in our backyard. In the process, there was a great deal of splattered paint and drippings that landed on that new driveway.

How do I SAFELY remove these paint splatters/drippings WITHOUT damagine the new asphalt and concrete?

Thanks.

Answer 1

I want to assume the concrete either borders the asphalt, or it's a decorative effect combining the two in a pattern.

Either way I suggest a solution of Muriatic Acid and a pressure washer. By now (a few weeks) both mediums should be cured out enough not to be damaged, and in fact the paint will probably come off relatively easy. There is a possible issue however.

Some of the "Pigment" may have leached and "stained" and it may take more than one effort. Certainlt on the asphalt you can apply a coverup in the same basic patch type spray substance. You may also have to use a wire brush on the concrete.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

Get some thinners. White spirits. Apply in small areas with a cloth and it will break down the paint which you can then wipe away. This is not a quick method but it is an option which should leave the cool blue colour underneath intact.

Answer 3

try graffiti remover in small quantities it should work sand blasting works good or you can get a coating that you paint over the asphalt to renuit

Answer 4

Try a pressure cleaner paint thinners dissolve asphalt if its water base it should come off.

Answer 5

graffiti can work but, you have to be careful if you dont know how to use it.

hot water blaster will remove it