wipe the door down with turps or white spirit If it is stained right into the paint try Craigs answer creosote dilutes with white spirit that is why I have suggested using that first it may work.
ALEX FALKIRK., September 2008
rub nail polish remover over the area with cotton wool this shoud work
craig, July 2008
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how can i get creiosote off my whit glossed patio door?