How do you remove the printed ink label from a used paint tin?
by Paula
I want to upcycle some extra large paint tins into either flower pots or candle holders and want to strip the can back to the metal without scratching it by sanding. Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove the printed ink? Any suggestions gratefully received! Thank you!
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Do you mean the actual label on the tin? Has the printed ink gone through to the actual tin? I remove labels etc., just by soaking in hot soapy water. Also eucalyptus oil rubbed on to the label. If any paper remains, again, soak in hot soapy water.
Oh my goodness. I would never even suggest putting tins, or anything other than food, in a pressure cooker. The total idea - of tin/cans in a pressure cooker/slow cooker - IS SO scary - and how anyone, in their right mind could even suggest that. I think that the web-site of 'hometalk' need TO TOTALLY HAVE A DUTY OF CARE. Re. Unsafe practices.
Hello, using a magic eraser and some lighter fluid has worked for me