Asked on Apr 24, 2014
Best way to remove old paint from a large metal door hinge
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GG
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I have an old door that I have sanded and sealed and am ready to re-paint. The hinges are large metal and appear to have at least two different coats of old paint on them. I've been trying to use a utility knife and scrape it off, but it's taking too long and the paint seem resistant. Any helpful hints?
7 answers
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Go to Walmart and buy their Purple cleaner in the Automotive department It is $5.46 for a gallon. Soak the hinges overnight and all you will have to do is rinse them off. I just finished cleaning hinges on 12 doors in 2 days without effort. The cleaner is also good for lots of other things. I used it full strength on the hinges, but watered down it is a great all around cleaner.
Dee
on Apr 24, 2014
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@Dee thank you! Can you tell me the name of it? We're very rural, and WalMart is 60 miles away. Is it something I can find in our local hardware store?
GG
on Apr 24, 2014
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Try soaking it in fingernail polish remover.
Stephanie Volkert
on Apr 24, 2014
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It is called Purple Power. I have just always bought it in Walmart. It is a cleaner degreaser. I looked on line and some Lowes carry it. Auto zone and Advance Auto carries it too. Amazon carries Purple Power but it cost more. Hope this helps. Maybe you can order from walmart and have them mail it?? The stuff last forever, because it is very concentrated.
Dee
on Apr 24, 2014
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We've used oven cleaner. Just spray and let sit for several hours then rinse off.
Janice Laprise
on Apr 24, 2014
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You can also try boiling it in undiluted white Vinegar, or soaking overnight in undiluted Simple Green or Nature's Orange Cleaners. Good Luck!
Jennifer G
on Apr 25, 2014
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I just cleaned hardware by letting it soak for 2 days in hot soapy water.....it got under the paint and it pealed right off.......good luck
Mag268915
on Apr 29, 2014
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