CB works 14 Report post Posted September 15, 2006 I have a new construction house to wash tomorrow with Rust-Oleum on the Trex Deck. Has anyone had to remove anything like this off that beautiful stuff. I have a sample board to see if what I have will cause damage. It would be nice if anyone has experienced this and I wouldn't have to do a sample, But I'm probably to late on posting this question and will have to do it anyway. Thanks, CB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Rustoleum is going to require a solvent based stripper to remove it and even if you do get it off, there will be a remnant shadow. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PressurePros 249 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Everything damages Trex. We did one last month that had driveway sealer on it. We had to end up resealing the entire deck to make the deck look uniform in color again. Solvent+Trex = noticeable shadowing. You can't really see it in the first picture but it was there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB works 14 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Thanks guys, I basicaly razor bladed the drips and left the shadow. do you think I could get the shadow off with the solvent? From what I understand where ever the solvent touches the trex it will stain. Guess I will have to offer the lesser of two evils. Thanks again, CB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave O 15 Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Solvents will also damage plastic (Melting) and that is 50% of trex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
