Best way to remove gloss paint from door handles ?

worriedsik

The handles are gold coulered with dabs off white gloss !! i know there is a paint stripper product like gell ? but wondered if there was a less abrasive way ? the gloss is on some off the gold hinges too

Thank you

bb69

How big are the dabs?
If I need to clean up light fittings , handles etc I have used a blunt knife to scrape off

sooz

Your fingernail to scrape it off & then a babywipe.
Babywipes are evil. I've removed wet gloss paint from a carpet with them before. Just don't use them on your baby.

worriedsik

sooz wrote: »

Your fingernail to scrape it off & then a babywipe.
Babywipes are evil. I've removed wet gloss paint from a carpet with them before. Just don't use them on your baby.

lol i have no babys.....the paint is old its not damp , thank you

worriedsik

bb69 wrote: »

How big are the dabs?
If I need to clean up light fittings , handles etc I have used a blunt knife to scrape off

some are quite big and its like whoever painted the doors gave the hinges a brush too ! so will need some sort off paint stripper , i dont know if turps would take off old paint ?

thanks

pinkgirl2009

CAN YOU not use braso cleaner

jcb208

take them off soak for 2 hrs in warm water which softens the paint then scrape of with somthing blunt then polish up

ormus

i use a blunt scraper or a stanley blade. carefully.
final polish with some cleaner or toothpaste.

worriedsik

Thanks all i will try some off your ideas

eco-friendly_2

Brass hardware is normally laquered to stop oxidation (turning yukky green and black) harsh treatments will remove this clear lacquer....


warm water as suggested.

welshasiancheapskate

BUMP...
Hi, I am in a similiar situation as the OP. I had recently painted my doors with white gloss and got bits of paint here and there on the silver door handles and hinges. I am reluctant to take the handles off and soak them,neither can I scrape off with fingernails (as hardly have any)lol. Any suggestions MSErs.
TIA

Wacs