[header] How to remove paint from brass fixtures [title] Collect your dirty and painted brass objects. [step] You'll first want to gather all of the brass you'd like to clean. If you're cleaning fixtures, use a screwdriver to remove the fixtures from the walls or doors.
[header] How to remove paint from brass fixtures [title] Collect your dirty and painted brass objects. [step] You'll first want to gather all of the brass you'd like to clean. If you're cleaning fixtures, use a screwdriver to remove the fixtures from the walls or doors.
Cover all exposed areas with painters' tape so no paint gets on your brass fixtures. [substeps] Turn off the furnace and heat settings and wipe the fixtures with a cloth. Carefully set aside the screws for each fixture. [substeps] You can use individual plastic bags to keep track of which screws go with which fixtures. In cases where the hooks and rings on the brass fixtures have joined the wall or door, call the plumber to make a connection. [substeps] Use your gutter hose to spray light mesh window locks with white vinegar or talcum powder to remove paint. If you'd rather use a screw driver, you can use a nice pair of pliers. [title] Throw out old or stained brass items.