Wet Rot Hardener - Spilt on Paving :(

[Jack Strong]

Hi,

Wonder if anyone can help fix my DIY disaster. Whilst using Ronseal wet rot hardener on an external door, I accidentally spilt a bit, missing the masking and ending up on a light brown paving stone. It's now left white coloured droplets and I just can't get rid of it. I have tried bleach and brick cleaner (hydrochloride acid) but no affect at all.

Can anyone recommend anything ?

Thank you. Jack

 

[JohnD]

no, but write to Ronseal and ask them.

 

[SomebodyElseDoIt]

Try nail polish remover, or more cheaply, cellulose thinners

 

[Chud]

Try nail polish remover, or more cheaply, cellulose thinners

Brake cleaner??

 

[SomebodyElseDoIt]

Wet rot hardener smells of acetone, which is the same solvent as is used in nail polish. So I would expect nail polish remover/acetone/cellulose thinners to remove spilt wet rot hardener, if anything will.

 

[misterhelpful]

White spirit is the solvent for cleaning off tools and equipment and, iirc, dried excess can be removed with a wire brush, so a combination of both may work. That said, wire brushing may well cause more damage to the slab than you have now.

 

[DaveHerns]

When I've spilt dirty engine oil on my drive, I've used petrol to dissolve the oil, followed by washing up liquid ,then water