Remove chalk paint from metal




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Cheryl on Nov 26, 2016
Correction: muraticAcidHelpful Reply -
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LibraryKAT on Nov 27, 2016
You could try something like citristrip, see this link (http://www.pbjstories.com/2011/09/stripping-wood-furniture-my-how-to.html) or a more potent chemical stripper. It looks like you have nothing to lose at this point. I'd use a gel formula rather than liquid for less mess. Good luck! (I did check and it seems that people have used citristrip on metals. Her link was just the best with pics, though the project was wood.)Helpful Reply -
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Jmi15060055 on Nov 28, 2016
Have it sand blastedHelpful Reply -
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Shirley4 on Nov 28, 2016
I read an article here on Hometalk not too long ago about how to remove paint using saran wrap. Generously coat everything with gel Citristrip then cover it all completely with saran wrap. Wait 24 hours before removing the saran wrap. In the article it said the paint literally powders and you can brush it off. With the little crevices, one of those tiny wire brushes that look like a toothbrush might just do the trick! Do let us know how it all works out for you. That's such a neat piece you have!!!Helpful Reply -
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Kathy Conley on Nov 29, 2016
A heat gun might work too. Use a old tooth brush as the paint melts to get it in the crevices but be sure to wipe the brush clean from gunk. You don't want to transfer it back on. I'm just surprised you couldn't get the chalk paint off with water.Helpful Reply -
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