Cannot get paint removed
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Catherine White on Aug 12, 2013Chalk paint, or Annie Sloan paint (which is chalk paint) will cover any surface. no need to sand or prime. Have you tried chalk paint?Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 12, 2013I would have all of the metal parts sand blasted... this is the best for preserving the detail and removing the rust.Helpful Reply
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Sia@South 47th on Aug 12, 2013Please don't Chalk paint this, I beg you!!!!Helpful Reply
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Nancy Dean Davis on Aug 13, 2013lol what do you suggest?Helpful Reply
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Nancy Dean Davis on Aug 13, 2013@Catherine White @KMS Woodworks The gold is paint except the base. @Sia@South 47th I make my own chalk and milk paint.Helpful Reply
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Naomi Grace at Pieces of Grace Restyling on Aug 13, 2013I saw a trick somewhere, where you use the citrus stripper and a plastic sheet to cover it, supposedly this took the paint off quicker and cleaner. Let me see if I can find it on my pinterest boards and I'll link it for you.Helpful Reply
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Naomi Grace at Pieces of Grace Restyling on Aug 13, 2013http://justimagine-ddoc.com/crafts/tips-and-tricks-to-ensure-a-perfect-paint-job/?pid=12232 Here's the link, doesn't really give much information but seems self explanatory.Helpful Reply
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Nancy Dean Davis on Aug 13, 2013@Naomi Grace Thank you that would be great!Helpful Reply
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Kat Tellez on Aug 14, 2013Paint stripper should make quick work of it without damaging the wood. Just brush it on, cover with a trash bag and let sit for an hour. The gently scrape it away and finish up with a wire brush and maybe a little sandpaper for the stubborn bits.Helpful Reply
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Terra Gazelle on Aug 14, 2013Primer it with metal paint primer and paint it with metal paint...that paint comes in many colors and the look can be unique.Helpful Reply
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Therese Ryan-Haas on Aug 14, 2013Try a body shop, or even a motorcycle shop. They will have a booth for sand blasting parts. That is if you can take it apart. If not just covering wood parts with heavy tape should do if they have a booth large enough for it.Helpful Reply
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Phil Miller on Aug 14, 2013If your husband has an air compressor, you can buy a nozzle cheap that will suck sand out of a bucket and blast it on the stand. You will be amazed at how fast it will work. On wood and metal, you now have a stripper for other projects.Helpful Reply
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Therese Ryan-Haas on Aug 14, 2013Thanks @Phil Miller ! I didn't know that. Don't think he will be opposed to buying another tool :)Helpful Reply
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Debra Peters on Aug 14, 2013I think I would try leaving it in as original condition as possible. Clean it gently, but let the original shine!!Helpful Reply
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House Of Hawthornes on Aug 14, 2013No suggestions, but it sure is a neat piece. I'll look forward to seeing it all dolled up.Helpful Reply
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173371 on Aug 15, 2013I don't have any ideas, either, just want to see the finished product.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Aug 15, 2013Sand blasting with baking soda is even better as you do not need a booth... http://www.paintersandcleaners.com/industrial-sandblasting-baking-soda.aspHelpful Reply
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Louise Adkins on Aug 29, 2015Spray paint comes in a wide variety of finishes and colors. It works wonders to revive an item.Helpful Reply
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Nikki on Aug 29, 2015Citra solve worked great every time I used it. It gentle and smells like oranges, so you don't have to deal with a lot of fumes. I have also used regular nail polish remover for removing traces of paint on metal that I just couldn't seem to get off on some outdoor chairs around the screws and bolts, I dipped a Qtip in the acetone nail polish remover and it took the paint right off. Good Luck its a beautiful lamp =)Helpful Reply
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Kathy McFarland Milligan on Aug 30, 2015Power washer might workHelpful Reply
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Terra Gazelle on Aug 30, 2015Citristrip is great..no harsh smells, its natural, thick and not sloppy..no drips. It is fast working and I removed the paint and ancient varnish off of the whole project in a few hours..stopping for lunch and house work. Do a light sanding first too allow the Citristrip to penetrate better... I got it at lowes..and its very reasonable in price.Helpful Reply
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Liz on Nov 15, 2016Yes the gel stripper. Cover with plastic and leave over-night and hose off in the morningHelpful Reply
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