Furniture and Furnishings - Paint removal from hardware
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billyjack
06-24-05, 03:24 PM
I have some old brass dresser handles that have several layers of paint on them. I would like to remove the paint and restore them to their original luster... and preserve that luster.
Suggestions please :
on ways to remove the paint ( I've got to believe theres some products out there )
once I have the paint removed is there a product I can apply to these brass handles to keep them from tarnishing ?
Suggestions please :
on ways to remove the paint ( I've got to believe theres some products out there )
once I have the paint removed is there a product I can apply to these brass handles to keep them from tarnishing ?
George
06-25-05, 06:32 AM
There are a number of commercial strippers on the market that will do the job. One I use on a regular basis is "Kwik", by Savogran.
Place the hardware in an empy metal bucket and cover with stripper. Allow to soak for 1/2 hour or more. Remove and clean with 000 steel wool.
Many of the 'box' stores sell an aerosol lacquer that is made for metal - it will say so on the can. This is what you need to coat the hardware with after it has been cleaned and dried.
Place the hardware in an empy metal bucket and cover with stripper. Allow to soak for 1/2 hour or more. Remove and clean with 000 steel wool.
Many of the 'box' stores sell an aerosol lacquer that is made for metal - it will say so on the can. This is what you need to coat the hardware with after it has been cleaned and dried.