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    Default Painted brass

    I recently "rescued" a coat rack from a 100+ year old building that is being renovated. Brass coathooks, 8 of them, on a timber board, It probably dates back to the opening of the building and, as you might guess, is coated with 4 or 5 coats of paint, including the brass coathooks.

    What is a safe way to remove very old paint from brass without scratching it too much or without risking chemical damage?

    It only takes one drink to get me loaded. Trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth.

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    I use dry steel wool for that.


    Peter.

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    Soak it in laquer thinners = no paint
    Regards, Bob Thomas

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    Soak the hooks and screws overnight in vinegar and salt. Worstershire sauce also works, but vinegar is cheaper.

    Scrub up with a brush and remove paint from screws with a wooden toothpick or skewer. A toothbrush is handy for any fiddly bits.

    I've used this method to remove multiple layers of paint from hinges, window lifters, window locks, etc.

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