A microfiber cloth is ideal.
How to remove paint from brass plated door hinges.
Great because they don t scratch.
Remove any screws with a screwdriver.
Turn the heat down and let the brass fixtures simmer in the pot for at least 6 hours then transfer them to a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.
Use a paint stripper like citristrip less toxic than other strippers jessica shares a great tutorial for removing paint from.
Use a steel wool pad and stiff.
4 ways to remove paint from metal hinges and other hardware 1.
Place a crock pot liner into the crock pot.
This was by far the most laborious way to remove paint.
Add water and dish detergent to the pot and bring it to a boil.
How to remove old paint from brass door hardware.
Put on the lid and let the contents of the pot cook all night.
I also set my sink s strainer in place to catch the paint flecks as they were removed.
Plastic scraper mine was a pampered chef scraper that came with a stone purchase.
Fill a crock pot with water and 2 tablespoons of laundry.
2 clean the brassy hardware in a bucket of soapy dish detergent and warm water.
You don t want to scrub too hard as you can rub off the brass or lacquer.
The next day the paint will be soft and ready to fall off the metal.
Remove the hardware from the door.
Sprinkle a spoonful of flour at a time into the bowl and stir with a spoon until you create a thick paste.
Remove your brass plated hardware from doors cabinets and drawers with a screwdriver.
Wipe the object gently with soap and water.
Under hot running water i rubbed the paint off the hardware using steel wool.
Step 3 dip a cleaning rag into the paste gather a bit of the paste on the rag and rub a thin coating over the brass plated hardware.
Toothpicks for getting in those tiny creases 4.
Now that you ve loosened the paint scrub it off with steel wool a flathead screwdriver or a toothbrush.
Using a soft rag wipe the brass plated item down gently with dishwashing soap and water.
Place the hardware in the crockpot.
Cut the paint along the edge of the hardware with a utility knife.