Clean up a copper roof
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Clean up a copper roof
I have a sheet copper roof over a small bay window - about 60 years old, and aging green, but in good shape. (the roof, not me). Any idea on how I can clean up this roof? Of course I have a couple paint drips on it, too.
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Are you cleaning the green, or the paint? The paint can be removed with a sharp putty knife and sandpaper. I would leave the green alone. Copper is meant to develop a patina over time.
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My recommendation, but no one else will agree...
muriatic acid. Fast and efficient and effective.
Safe ? Of course not.
Available only at pro paint shops....Sherwin-Williams, MAB, Finneran and Haley, etc.
Wear rubber gloves.
Use plenty of water to prevent damage to grass, plants, etc. below.
Wash down with bleach afterwards to neutralize the acid effects.
Most other "solutions" will cost you in time....a LOT of time.
Good luck.
Safe ? Of course not.
Available only at pro paint shops....Sherwin-Williams, MAB, Finneran and Haley, etc.
Wear rubber gloves.
Use plenty of water to prevent damage to grass, plants, etc. below.
Wash down with bleach afterwards to neutralize the acid effects.
Most other "solutions" will cost you in time....a LOT of time.
Good luck.
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This type of finish is only available at fine paint stores, not the home depot or lowes.