Badly Painted Lead Light

Hi David,
thanks for the advice. I’ll definitely give it a try.
is there a particular type of stripper I should use, or any I should avoid?
thanks
Susan

Originally Posted by Whitey66

If it's a water based paint you could try Goof Off or acetone to see if it removes it. Much safer and less messy than paint stripper if it works.
You can wet a rag and fold it over a paint scraper blade so you can get in nice and close.

Can I ask how do I determine if it's water based paint?
Love the paint scraper and rag idea!
Thanks

Rub it with a cloth and metho. If you see the paint on the rag then it is likely water based but wipe it clean before trying this.

Originally Posted by phild01

Rub it with a cloth and metho. If you see the paint on the rag then it is likely water based but wipe it clean before trying this.

Awesome, thanks. I'll give it a go.

That looks rough! Sorry that happened. Just to add as lead is soft it does rub off. It is also highly toxic in small amount especially to young kids where they may not get sick or die unless the level is high enough, but they can develop learning and behavioural issues later at low levels (we had a lead scare and a friend that does lead lighting too) so I would try and not generate dust and I would probably throw the cloths used to clean away (secured in a thick plastic bag or something) and make sure the area is cleaned well after by wet wiping.