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Old 11-27-2006, 08:45 AM   #1
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removing egg from vinyl siding
Does anyone have any suggestions on removing egg from vinyl siding??? The customer has asked me to paint the entire siding outside of her house because 2 of the vinyl siding planks have egg one them (vandalism from kids). Not that I don't want the business, but the siding looks pretty good and does not need a paint job.

Any suggestions on how to remove it or clean it up???

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Old 11-27-2006, 08:51 AM   #2
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Most vinyl siding manufacturers recommend paint thinner.

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Old 11-27-2006, 08:57 AM   #3
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Thanks Bob.
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Old 11-27-2006, 07:09 PM   #4
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This might sound weird, but I'd try dishsoap, and soak it for a bit, then put alittle elbow into in... Think of doing dishes....

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Old 11-27-2006, 07:19 PM   #5
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Smear some corned beef hash on it so things will balance out.
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Old 11-27-2006, 07:53 PM   #6
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lol. Hope it wasn't a pissed off customer.
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Old 11-27-2006, 08:14 PM   #7
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try trisodium phosphate [soilax] with a little water or any of the over the counter vinyl siding cleaners.paint thinner may work but don't know how well it would cut egg?Not sure if painting vinyl is a good idea because of the expansion and contraction,the seams will move as much as 1/2" or more from hot to cold weather.When it contracted wouldn't you have a bunch of seams that weren't painted?Or wear where they rubbed back and forth?
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How about tape a wet cloth or sponge to it and cover with plastic to let it soak? Egg is water soluble. Maybe put a few drops of soap in there to help. Then rub it clean, but not too hard or you'll be cleaning the whole house to match.
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how about, you've gotten me really hungry--
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