how do you remove old paint from cupboard hinges?

Answer 1

The best way would be to take them off and soak them in paint remover. Maybe more work than you had planned, but it is the best way.

Answer 2

Try soaking them in a tin can with paint stripper. Pour some in a can and try one, the stripper will remove paint from a wooden surface, so why not metal. Where rubber gloves when wiping the hinges off, the stuff does burn a bit.. I've had good results in stripping an old hutch and it really didn't hurt the hinges of handles. You can buy the stuff at any hardware store..

Answer 3

I figure you are going to remove them from the cabinets, right? So go to the hardware store and pick up the appropriate amount of denatured alcohol (do not let the family pet get a hold of this) or lacquer thinner. I recommend these solvent because I figure you want to get the doors back on pretty fast. Mineral spirits A.K.A. paint thinner is relatively weak. If you are going to do any of this I recommend having some chemical resistant gloves,( you can get cheap throw aways and double up), and a brush that will resist the solvent like a parts cleaning brush commonly used by mechanics. Maybe the paint isn't too difficult and you are going to wipe them in place. Just as a side note, If you some how bother the metal coloring, you could go to wal mart in the gun accesories and buy Casey's Gun bluing to darken or antique the metal. pretty safe and easy.

Answer 4

assuming you are removing the hinges use a product called TSP and soak then clean any left overs with wire brush. TSP will actually remove paint from wood. I put my kitchen cupboards in the bathtub just to degrease them and the TSP actually bubbled the paint. Far less smelly than paint thinner and safe to use in sinks and tubs. P.S. it was latex paint.

Answer 5

You can use a wire brush. Or take them off the cupboards and put them to soak in a paint remover.

Answer 6

Put paint remover in a jar.
Drop in the hinges.
Wait a day.
Scrub off paint with a paintbrush.
Repeat the process daily until it's gone (usually 5 days or so).

Answer 7

You can get spray paint in all sorts of finishes that are suitable for metal. It's a good, inexpensive way to revitalize old hardware.

Answer 8

Try this stuff called "goo gone" it takes off damn near every thing.
If your afraid of hurting the finish under the paint try soaking them in vinegar over night.

Answer 9

My husband said you can use ammonia if it is latex paint. I heard you can use a paste of banking soda and soak it for a while.

Answer 10

soak in zip strip and clean with soft wire brush