Cannot get paint removed

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I bought this beautiful vintage floor lamp. It is painted gold, pink and blue....not exactly what I want. I did sand the top wood enough to know it is pink under everything. Normally I would use my homemade lye, cornstarch and water to remove the paint but I am not sure what the wood is and if it is too soft it would get damaged. I have used paint remover to no avail. Suggestions of a great paint remover?

Catherine White · Answer

Chalk paint, or Annie Sloan paint (which is chalk paint) will cover any surface. no need to sand or prime. Have you tried chalk paint?

KMS Woodworks · Answer

I would have all of the metal parts sand blasted... this is the best for preserving the detail and removing the rust.

Sia@South 47th · Answer

Please don't Chalk paint this, I beg you!!!!

Nancy Dean Davis · Answer

lol what do you suggest?

Nancy Dean Davis · Answer

@Catherine White @KMS Woodworks  The gold is paint except the base. @Sia@South 47th I make my own chalk and milk paint.

Naomi Grace at Pieces of Grace Restyling · Answer

I 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.

Naomi Grace at Pieces of Grace Restyling · Answer

http://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.

Nancy Dean Davis · Answer

@Naomi Grace Thank you that would be great!

Kat Tellez · Answer

Paint 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.

Terra Gazelle · Answer

Primer it with metal paint primer and paint it with metal paint...that paint comes in many colors and the look can be unique.

Therese Ryan-Haas · Answer

Try 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.

Phil Miller · Answer

If 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.

Therese Ryan-Haas · Answer

Thanks @Phil Miller ! I didn't know that. Don't think he will be opposed to buying another tool :)

Debra Peters · Answer

I think I would try leaving it in as original condition as possible. Clean it gently, but let the original shine!!

House Of Hawthornes · Answer

No suggestions, but it sure is a neat piece. I'll look forward to seeing it all dolled up.

173371 · Answer

I don't have any ideas, either, just want to see the finished product.

KMS Woodworks · Answer

Sand blasting with baking soda is even better as you do not need a booth... http://www.paintersandcleaners.com/industrial-sandblasting-baking-soda.asp

Louise Adkins · Answer

Spray paint comes in a wide variety of finishes and colors. It works wonders to revive an item.

Nikki · Answer

Citra 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 =)

Kathy McFarland Milligan · Answer

Power washer might work

Terra Gazelle · Answer

Citristrip 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.

Liz · Answer

Yes the gel stripper. Cover with plastic and leave over-night and hose off in the morning

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