What is the best way to strip paint off of metal cabinets?

by Dian

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My kitchen cabinets are metal and have been painted 2X but I think they're ready to be stripped before being painted again.

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Janet Pizaro on May 29, 2016
Try using Citristrip which is a non toxic paint stripper that can be used on metal.

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ReneJackson on May 29, 2016
The Citristrip worked great on my banister. But you can also grind off painted metal services

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Louis Lieberman on May 29, 2016
paint stripperan power sander

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William on May 29, 2016
I agree with using Citristrip. Trying to sand and smooth 2x coats of paint would be more work than stripping the paint. Of course, there will be some sanding after the paint is stripped off, but that would be just to smooth out any imperfections. Good Luck!

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Guy Crease on May 29, 2016
One of those no drip chemical paint strippers would work well

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AmyG on May 29, 2016
Citristrip with saran wrap on top - use a wet metal sanding paper after you wipe them down with rubbing alchol

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Dian on May 29, 2016
thank you

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Louis Lieberman on May 30, 2016
use a heat gun

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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage on Nov 21, 2022

Use Citristrip and wrap it in plastic wrap to keep it wet and working.

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