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Thread: Painted brass
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24th September 2005, 05:05 PM #1
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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24th September 2005, 05:45 PM #2
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I use dry steel wool for that.
Peter.
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24th September 2005, 05:49 PM #3
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25th September 2005, 08:26 AM #4
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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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