How do I clean off paint?
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Nancy
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Any suggestions on how to get the old paint off the plate on the chandelier without taking the whole thing down. This chandelier is very old and apparently the paint has been on it for a very very long time.
Cover the chandelier with a plastic garbage bag. Use Citristrip stripper. it's a gel so minimal dripping. Use a small paint brush to put it on. The paint will bubble. Wipe off with paper towels or rags. Use an old toothbrush dipped in the stripper to get in the crevices. Wear rubber gloves and eye protection.
Goo Off or Goo Gone will eventually take it off. I would mask the ceiling with painters tape first, as you’ll need to saturate it.
What is the metal of this ceiling plate? I ask, in the event you want to scrub it with a saturated green nylon scrubber.
Hello Nancy, I would consider painting over the plate the same color of the chandelier. Its hard for me to determine is the chandelier a true metallic color? It could be painted with acrylic craft paints while hanging in place another consideration might be rubnbuff. Acrylic paints can be found in a rainbow of colors ( flat satin gloss and metallic) in 2 oz bottles at Walmart or craft stores.
Rubnbuff alone or on top of the acrylic paints. I’ve used Rub n buff on picture frames and pewter candlesticks. It’s a waxy rub on that worked well for my needs. It can lighten or darken. Its adds a metallic luster. It would be perfect to make the intricate details of that decorative cover plate pop.
Have a look at the website possible color options, reviews Q&A to to see if it’s a product you might wish to consider. Be sure to consider turn the power off if painting near electrical wiring/ lighting to be safe. I hope this helps.
http://www.amaco.com/t/mixed-media/metallic-finishes/rub-n-buff
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https://www.michaels.com/rub-n-buff-wax-metallic-finish/M10183569.html
you can help protect your floor & whatever else is under the chandelier by hanging a plastic (not fabric) umbrella, with a hook handle, from the chandelier, open & upside down -
Hello there,
Maybe, but be very careful if you do try it! Chemical stripping using a Gel. Masks, Gloves Hat, cover the floorings and the rest of the chandelier!