Options for Cleaning Paint Off Door Hardware
Cleaning Paint Off Door Hardware with Old Pot
Disadvantages of Cleaning Paint Off Door Hardware with Old Pot
- The Pot Can no Longer be Used for Cooking
- High Heat May Remove Factory Clear Coat
Advantages of Cleaning Paint Off Door Hardware with Old Pot
- No Chemical Solvents Needed
Supplies Needed to Clean Paint Off Hinges with Old Pot
- Utility Knife
- Wax Suitable for Polishing Brass
- Philips or Flat Head Screwdriver
- Nylon Brush
- Old Pot
- White Lithium Grease
- Plastic Tongs
- Plastic Scraper
- Buffing Cloth
Use a Utility Knife to Cut the Paint
Fill Pot with Water and Insert Hinges
Bring to a near boil for 10 to 15 minutes then remove a hinge and see if paint is easily removable.
Remove Paint with Brush and Scraper
Dry hinges and Apply Wax
Thoroughly dry the hinges with a clean rag. Once dry apply wax and buff with microfiber cloth until desired polish is reached.
Polish Hinges with Powered Buffer
Before Mounting Door Apply White Lithium Grease to the Hinges
Cleaning Paint Off Hinges with Crockpot with Liner
Advantages of Cleaning Paint Off Hinges with Crockpot and Liner
- No sacrificial pot needed
- No Chemical Solvents Needed
Use a Utility Knife to Cut the Paint
Supplies Needed to Clean Paint Off Hinges with Crockpot with Liner
- Wax Suitable for Polishing Brass
- Utility Knife
- Philips or Flat Head Screwdriver
- Nylon Brush
- Crock Pot
- Crock Pot Liner
- White Lithium Grease
- Plastic Tongs
- Plastic Scraper
- Buffing Cloth
Install Crockpot Liner, Fill with Water and Insert Hinges
Let the hinges soak for a couple hours. The longer they soak the easier the pait removal will be.
Remove Paint with Brush and Scraper
Dry hinges and Apply Wax
Thoroughly dry the hinges with a clean rag. Once dry apply wax and buff with microfiber cloth until desired polish is reached.
Polish Hinges with Powered Buffer
Before Mounting Door Apply White Lithium Grease to the Hinges
Remove Paint from Brass Hardware by Soaking in Acetone
Advantages of Removing Paint from Brass Hardware by Soaking in Acetone
- Softens Paint Making Removal Easy
- No heat