Best way to remove old paint from a large metal door hinge
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Dee on Apr 24, 2014Go 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.Helpful Reply
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GG on Apr 24, 2014@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?Helpful Reply
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Stephanie Volkert on Apr 24, 2014Try soaking it in fingernail polish remover.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Apr 24, 2014It 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.Helpful Reply
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Janice Laprise on Apr 24, 2014We've used oven cleaner. Just spray and let sit for several hours then rinse off.Helpful Reply
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Jennifer G on Apr 25, 2014You can also try boiling it in undiluted white Vinegar, or soaking overnight in undiluted Simple Green or Nature's Orange Cleaners. Good Luck!Helpful Reply
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Mag268915 on Apr 29, 2014I 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 luckHelpful Reply
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