Removing paint from smooth render

[mattf]

Hi All

My house exterior was painted poorly by a previous owner which is failing, the house is rendered smooth and built approx 7 years ago. Any ideas on removing the paint back to grey, I am looking the cheapest and most effective way. I have considered;
Soda Blasting ( different reviews some people say cannot be done)
Chemical removal ( Seems expensive and slow)

Any other Ideas?

Cheers MATT

 

[plasterjfe]

Try a jet wash it could just strip off minutes if its already shelling. Just make sure the render is sound first.
Chemical stripper is an option too.

I take it you want the render underneath to be left nice to paint again yeah

 

[Olican]

Hi All

My house exterior was painted poorly by a previous owner which is failing, the house is rendered smooth and built approx 7 years ago. Any ideas on removing the paint back to grey, I am looking the cheapest and most effective way. I have considered;
Soda Blasting ( different reviews some people say cannot be done)
Chemical removal ( Seems expensive and slow)

Any other Ideas?

Cheers MATT

I've had good results from blasting and seen chemical 'peel-away' work well although a very slow process. Where are you based Matt?