What product would be used to strip paint off a solid brass bed?

This is a headboard and footboard that needs to be stripped and the solid brass under the paint needs to be restored to its original state so need a suggestion of products to use for both processes.

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  • Rose Rose on Nov 04, 2017

    I would think paint remover and wash real well , then use brasso or go to automotive store and ask them .

  • Bijous Bijous on Nov 04, 2017

    A citrus gel paint stripper would work. Sold at any of the big box stores.

  • Betty Betty on Nov 04, 2017

    set outside in the rain

  • Maggie Maggie on Nov 04, 2017

    i did a quick Google search for you, which I would suggest because it is a process. Most go with paint stripper, mineral spirits and a good cleaning and polishing.


    That said, I would always do a trial in an inconspicuous area first.

    • Phyllis Kirchner Autrey Phyllis Kirchner Autrey on Nov 04, 2017

      Thanks Maggie. I also did some research on this and came up with the same thing. I was just hoping someone who had tacked this could recommend the brand or name of stripper that would work the best and also how to polish the original brass. Some of the things I read said that Brasso was very time consuming .


  • 27524803 27524803 on Nov 04, 2017

    Try checking with a company that does "soda" blasting... ask if it would remove the brass finish... if your brass bed is very ornate... this may be the answer for you, rather than hand stripping which requires PATIENCE

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    • 27524803 27524803 on Nov 04, 2017

      Polished after stripping for sure.... but I believe that there are ways to clear coat the brass once cleaned and polished to preserve the shine and finish.... a fine furniture refinishing company can give you advise on this.... also check with a company that does chrome or metal refinishing... for the correct info.

  • Mogie Mogie on Dec 09, 2022

    Site with easy tricks and hacks to remove the paint:

    https://thehomesihavemade.com/brass-hardware-removing-paint-and/