How to prep around door knobs where paint has become gummy?

by Edie

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I'm repainting doors that have gummy paint just around the handles. Sanding does not fix this softened paint. How should I remove just this area before priming?

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Janet Pizaro on Oct 04, 2017

strip the unwanted paint with citristrip

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KattywhampusLOL on Oct 04, 2017

Edie, Hello :) The following link will tell you how to remove the gummy paint before priming torepaint: http://www.ehow.com/how_7643194_remove-gummy-paint.html
Good Luck with your project and Thank youfor asking HOMETALK for help

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- Edie on Oct 05, 2017
  
  Thank you! Sounds like a bit of work but my finished paint job will last!
  
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