How To Strip Paint From Door Hinges

Then take a scraper or exacto knife and get the paint off well enough to use a screwdriver.

How to strip paint from door hinges.

Drop the hardware into the pot and let it simmer for fifteen or so minutes. Removing layers of paint from hardware baking soda method the water baking soda combination is a simple method with positive results. The next day the paint will be soft and ready to fall off the metal. I placed the first knob outside and per the instructions on the bottle sprayed the knob down and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Put on the lid and let the contents of the pot cook all night. I also used the pliers to flip it over so i could heat up the other side as well. This video is demonstrates the process of removing paint from metal objects. Step 1 fill a large old pot with one quart of water.

It doesn t necessarily need to boil. I held the hinge in place with my needlenose pliers. While wearing gloves i used my heat gun to loosen up the dried on paint. In this case i remove old paint from hinges.

Step 2 add a cup of baking soda. Unscrew the hinges and take screwdriver to side of hinge to take off once you get the hinges off boil them in hot water. Heat gun putty knife scraper or 5 in 1 painter s tool gloves detail nylon or wire brush pliers or metal tongs sheet metal fine grit sandpaper and or steel wool. Once you use this.

Fill an old pot with water and bring it to a simmer. Cover with water add a couple of tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent and turn the heat to medium. Plastic scraper mine was a pampered chef scraper that came with a stone purchase. Let sit for about 1 2 hour.

Place the hardware in the crockpot. Before starting i put on a pair of gloves and safety glasses paint stripper is no joke so please read all warnings and directions on the label before beginning. Tape it to the hinges the side with the screws. Use plastic tongs to remove hardware from the crockpot without scratching it.

Magic eraser the original works better i m using another brand cause i had it on hand 2. Pull the hardware out of. Once you have the hinge off place it on your protected surface. Toothpicks for getting in those tiny creases.

This is my first attempt at produci. Add a generous amount of baking soda to the simmering water.