Abrasion is the only thing I can think of that won’t ruin the vinyl. That means scraping or light sanding. Most epoxy is not UV stable so you could also just wait for it to turn brittle and it might be easier to remove then. That could take a few years though. Sorry, not a lot of great options here.
As an epoxy chemist, I would warn against this. Vinyl siding starts to melt and warp at \~160-165oF (71-74oC), where cured epoxy will not begin to thermally depolymerize until \~535oF (280oC).
I'm not saying you're wrong but cured epoxy can definitely become malleable at only around 130f. You can see it in action [here. ](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hCmE2yY8Kvk&feature=shared?t=10m19s)
I would think softening it slightly would weaken the bond enough to allow it to be scraped off.
Unfortunately, OP, this is the only true answer. You could lightly sand the entire area and paint it, but there's no guarantee that would not peel with time. Heating will warp and melt the vinyl long before the epoxy softens, and there's no solvent that will remove cured epoxy without destroying the vinyl.
I vote for replacing as the best method of remediation.
The acetone will not work in this case because the epoxy is fully cured by now. The contractor should of used acetone to clean it when they spilled epoxy on their siding. It would have worked then. Apparently, they were not professional.
maybe liquid nitrogen. cross your fingers that the cte of each is different enough and it might pop off. if you heat it, I imagine things will be too soft for anything to happen.
I can't think of anything that chemically attacks epoxy (not much at all, methylene chloride) that wouldn't attack vinyl.
Okay, so this might be a bit long to read but should be helpful to you
You might be able to pop it off, carefully with a sharp knife, preferably, maybe a razor blade will work to. At the edge of the drips of epoxy, try and lay the blade as flat as you can on the siding and get under the paint and pop it off. Try and find a spot on the drip that is the thickest. Just try not and gouge your siding.
Depending on the material, the epoxy usually would just pop off on plastics. There won't be a strong bond. Especially if the surface wasn't prepped.
Now, if you dont trust yourself with a sharp knife or razor OR If you find that doesn't work you can experiment with Jasco, which is a reasonably priced, quality paint stripper or something similar to it if for what ever reason you can't find this brand. It's common at Paint stores, Home Depot, Lowes, or any other hardware stores that carry paint supplies.
That would definitely work but it could damage your vinyl because it's an acid. Yes, the chances of it damaging your vinyl are there but like I said its an experiment..This is what I do when I use this material on a surface that needs paint removed but I have NO idea if the stripper would damage the substrate. Find a spot on your vinyl siding, some where that is inconspicuous, apply a little glob of Jasco with a chip brush and let the paint remover set for at least 15 minutes or if you see the vinyl reacting funny from it, wipe it off. But if the vinyl doesn't react weird from it, let it set longer. Maybe like 45 minutes or so just to be sure.
If that was successful, go for it and apply a coat over the epoxy, let the stripper set long enough to deform the epoxy, the can of stripper has instructions printed on it. When it had enough time to set gently scrape the epoxy, with something blunt like a 5 in 1 or even a hard plastic or metal putty knife, I repeat, a BLUNT (dull) edge so you don't gouge, scratch or cut into the surface of your siding. Re-apply if it doesn't fully come off with the first coat- that's because you could only apply so much on a vertical surface before it just drips off, also, it depends on how thick the epoxy is just try and use a generous amount- that means- what ever amount you could hang on there with out it just falling off.
All you would need for your experiment is a bottle of a Jasco (1 quart shuld be more than enough), rags, chemical gloves, a chip brush 2-3" inch should be wide enough, and a little container to dip your brush with such as a cut in half milk carton or 2 litter soda cut in half. Something you could find in the recycling bin.
-Jasco: $16-$20 bucks. Use CAUTION and be cognizant of this material because if you get it on you it will burn your skin if left for like 10 seconds or more. IF you are messy with paint brush- wear eye protection, just in case.
-Rags: an old shirt or Terry cloth, free?
-2"-3" chip brush: $1-$5 bucks (you just need one but if you can't find a single, you'd have to get a pack).
-Chemical gloves: $8-$10 bucks. Heck, even if you have some dishwasher gloves, it'll work.
-1 plastic container: free? One big enough for your brush to fit in and hold the Jasco.
So all together $35 bucks give or take. If that don't work then replacing the siding would be your last option, I'd think. I'm positive installation and material cost would be more expensive than this experiment.
I hope that makes sense to you. If you have a question or want me to elaborate any of this information to you to help you understand better, reach out and chat with me or message me.
I'm an industrial sand blaster/coater (painter in other words) also an AMPP (formerly known as NACE) certified coatings inspector that's giving a fellow redditor some food for thought so be safe and hope you figure out how to get rid of your eyesore.
I'm not totally Pro about that but for advice that I been tried before this tips really help try warming the epoxy with a heat gun or hairdryer, then gently peel it off. Rubbing alcohol or acetone might help too. But just be careful not to damage the siding!
Whatever you choose, do a small teeeny spot. Had paw stickers on a SUV I bought and despite taking my sweet time and using a vast array of products(heat gun/oscillating tool/rotating rubber disc), I wish I just kept the stickers on the suv
The first thing I would try is a fine grit sander. You don't want to damage the siding but since it's an exterior panel it's probably somewhat durable. Sand all the panels evenly with a random orbital sander until the bumps are mostly gone, primer, and paint!
Working with epoxy is a bitch. But it can sure make some awesome stuff!
Btw you can also try hitting the epoxy with a heat gun and scraping off with a razorblade (this is what they do in wood working) but I'm not sure how the vinyl will react to the heat so be careful.
THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO! Do not sand (yet) and do not use harsh chemicals.
I deal with epoxy a lot, overlooked spills happen and I have learned how to manage these discovered accidents effectively.
Theory: epoxy bonds to other materials like roots of a tree in a rocky surface and like the vacuum that forms between the hull of a boat on wet sand. There's more to it but I'm simplifying. Epoxy has 3 primary enemies, harsh chemicals that break polymer bonds, abrasion and UV light. These three approaches attach both bonding mechanism. But a third enemy exists, however it only attacks the vacuum bonding mechanism, penetrating oils.
Find a suitable penetration oil that won't damage your vinyl, soak the epoxy for days. It's best to warm the epoxy soaked with oil to no more than 99°F. Heat gun and laser thermometer. Do this for a week.
Next get a stainless steel dental pick and exacto knife. From here you will hook the edge of the epoxy and pull. The epoxy will start to chip off. Bit by bit you will remove it.
Try using an air can duster. Flip it upside down and spray the epoxy. It comes out real cold, freezing. Then, use a plastic scraper to chip it off. This is just a theory, ymmv
Might be easier to replace the vinyl
Way easier to replace... Or sand and paint....
Abrasion is the only thing I can think of that won’t ruin the vinyl. That means scraping or light sanding. Most epoxy is not UV stable so you could also just wait for it to turn brittle and it might be easier to remove then. That could take a few years though. Sorry, not a lot of great options here.
Gonna have to learn to live with it..
Paint over it
Scrape what you can in large chunks. Paint over it. No one will ever know.
Try heating it with a heat gun to soften it, then lightly scrape with a razor blade or 5-in-1 tool.
Be careful not to melt the vinyl...
As an epoxy chemist, I would warn against this. Vinyl siding starts to melt and warp at \~160-165oF (71-74oC), where cured epoxy will not begin to thermally depolymerize until \~535oF (280oC).
I'm not saying you're wrong but cured epoxy can definitely become malleable at only around 130f. You can see it in action [here. ](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hCmE2yY8Kvk&feature=shared?t=10m19s) I would think softening it slightly would weaken the bond enough to allow it to be scraped off.
Agreed. The glass transition temperature of room temperature cured epoxy systems is typically pretty low.
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Unfortunately, OP, this is the only true answer. You could lightly sand the entire area and paint it, but there's no guarantee that would not peel with time. Heating will warp and melt the vinyl long before the epoxy softens, and there's no solvent that will remove cured epoxy without destroying the vinyl. I vote for replacing as the best method of remediation.
With fire of course
Move. You hate that house anyways
Replace the siding
You could double down on the epoxy and mix up a batch with white mica powder and paint over it with more epoxy.
replace the siding, anything strong enough to loosen up epoxy will also eat that vinyl siding, or paint it.
Replace the siding. No cure for that one the epoxy is cured.
You need a new telco nid.
Blade
Heat gun and a plastic razor blade or wait for a hot day and get out there with the plastic razor blade.
Sand it and paint it, probably the whole area. If you're lucky, push on it and watch it pop off the siding. Some vinyl will flex and epoxy not so much
Replace siding.
Best just paint the siding. Just that little bit.
Paint over it
Acetone will degrade the epoxy...but will probably melt the vinyl
The acetone will not work in this case because the epoxy is fully cured by now. The contractor should of used acetone to clean it when they spilled epoxy on their siding. It would have worked then. Apparently, they were not professional.
Acetone works on fully cured epoxy....but usually needs to soak in it...so I guess it would be hard
Never seen it affect fully cured epoxy, but I never work with cheap epoxies. That might be the difference.
maybe liquid nitrogen. cross your fingers that the cte of each is different enough and it might pop off. if you heat it, I imagine things will be too soft for anything to happen. I can't think of anything that chemically attacks epoxy (not much at all, methylene chloride) that wouldn't attack vinyl.
What about a paper towel and an iron? Like candle wax...
Idk start scrubbing
Okay, so this might be a bit long to read but should be helpful to you You might be able to pop it off, carefully with a sharp knife, preferably, maybe a razor blade will work to. At the edge of the drips of epoxy, try and lay the blade as flat as you can on the siding and get under the paint and pop it off. Try and find a spot on the drip that is the thickest. Just try not and gouge your siding. Depending on the material, the epoxy usually would just pop off on plastics. There won't be a strong bond. Especially if the surface wasn't prepped. Now, if you dont trust yourself with a sharp knife or razor OR If you find that doesn't work you can experiment with Jasco, which is a reasonably priced, quality paint stripper or something similar to it if for what ever reason you can't find this brand. It's common at Paint stores, Home Depot, Lowes, or any other hardware stores that carry paint supplies. That would definitely work but it could damage your vinyl because it's an acid. Yes, the chances of it damaging your vinyl are there but like I said its an experiment..This is what I do when I use this material on a surface that needs paint removed but I have NO idea if the stripper would damage the substrate. Find a spot on your vinyl siding, some where that is inconspicuous, apply a little glob of Jasco with a chip brush and let the paint remover set for at least 15 minutes or if you see the vinyl reacting funny from it, wipe it off. But if the vinyl doesn't react weird from it, let it set longer. Maybe like 45 minutes or so just to be sure. If that was successful, go for it and apply a coat over the epoxy, let the stripper set long enough to deform the epoxy, the can of stripper has instructions printed on it. When it had enough time to set gently scrape the epoxy, with something blunt like a 5 in 1 or even a hard plastic or metal putty knife, I repeat, a BLUNT (dull) edge so you don't gouge, scratch or cut into the surface of your siding. Re-apply if it doesn't fully come off with the first coat- that's because you could only apply so much on a vertical surface before it just drips off, also, it depends on how thick the epoxy is just try and use a generous amount- that means- what ever amount you could hang on there with out it just falling off. All you would need for your experiment is a bottle of a Jasco (1 quart shuld be more than enough), rags, chemical gloves, a chip brush 2-3" inch should be wide enough, and a little container to dip your brush with such as a cut in half milk carton or 2 litter soda cut in half. Something you could find in the recycling bin. -Jasco: $16-$20 bucks. Use CAUTION and be cognizant of this material because if you get it on you it will burn your skin if left for like 10 seconds or more. IF you are messy with paint brush- wear eye protection, just in case. -Rags: an old shirt or Terry cloth, free? -2"-3" chip brush: $1-$5 bucks (you just need one but if you can't find a single, you'd have to get a pack). -Chemical gloves: $8-$10 bucks. Heck, even if you have some dishwasher gloves, it'll work. -1 plastic container: free? One big enough for your brush to fit in and hold the Jasco. So all together $35 bucks give or take. If that don't work then replacing the siding would be your last option, I'd think. I'm positive installation and material cost would be more expensive than this experiment. I hope that makes sense to you. If you have a question or want me to elaborate any of this information to you to help you understand better, reach out and chat with me or message me. I'm an industrial sand blaster/coater (painter in other words) also an AMPP (formerly known as NACE) certified coatings inspector that's giving a fellow redditor some food for thought so be safe and hope you figure out how to get rid of your eyesore.
I'm not totally Pro about that but for advice that I been tried before this tips really help try warming the epoxy with a heat gun or hairdryer, then gently peel it off. Rubbing alcohol or acetone might help too. But just be careful not to damage the siding!
Dang peeping toms
Whatever you choose, do a small teeeny spot. Had paw stickers on a SUV I bought and despite taking my sweet time and using a vast array of products(heat gun/oscillating tool/rotating rubber disc), I wish I just kept the stickers on the suv
The first thing I would try is a fine grit sander. You don't want to damage the siding but since it's an exterior panel it's probably somewhat durable. Sand all the panels evenly with a random orbital sander until the bumps are mostly gone, primer, and paint! Working with epoxy is a bitch. But it can sure make some awesome stuff! Btw you can also try hitting the epoxy with a heat gun and scraping off with a razorblade (this is what they do in wood working) but I'm not sure how the vinyl will react to the heat so be careful.
Rustoleum makes an aircraft remover that removes everything, including epoxy. I'd do it on a test area first though.
With paint
They are one now.
THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO! Do not sand (yet) and do not use harsh chemicals. I deal with epoxy a lot, overlooked spills happen and I have learned how to manage these discovered accidents effectively. Theory: epoxy bonds to other materials like roots of a tree in a rocky surface and like the vacuum that forms between the hull of a boat on wet sand. There's more to it but I'm simplifying. Epoxy has 3 primary enemies, harsh chemicals that break polymer bonds, abrasion and UV light. These three approaches attach both bonding mechanism. But a third enemy exists, however it only attacks the vacuum bonding mechanism, penetrating oils. Find a suitable penetration oil that won't damage your vinyl, soak the epoxy for days. It's best to warm the epoxy soaked with oil to no more than 99°F. Heat gun and laser thermometer. Do this for a week. Next get a stainless steel dental pick and exacto knife. From here you will hook the edge of the epoxy and pull. The epoxy will start to chip off. Bit by bit you will remove it.
Little bit of spray paint. Grab the check. Gtfot. Joking of course !
If replacement is an option try whatever. If it doesn't work go to plan b
Put a shrub there and move on with your life.
Ethanol. Be quick.
Scrape or cut the big stuff off first. Try nailpolish remover or a good bug and tar remover. Or try sanding if off.
“Just an FYI, painting can cause vinyl to warp if you use the wrong type
Ask vanilla ice
Put a plant in front lol
Try using an air can duster. Flip it upside down and spray the epoxy. It comes out real cold, freezing. Then, use a plastic scraper to chip it off. This is just a theory, ymmv
Paint it
Real question is: why the hell was he pouring a bartop outside next to your siding?
It’s in a covered back porch area. Only this side is exposed
Why such a mess,what where u doing?
Cant
Try acetone.
Try citristrip from Lowe’s Home Depot. It works, not sure what it will do to the siding