How do you strip paint off of (and polish) old brass fixtures?

Answer 1

if this thing is solid brass then you can if you want use a propane torch and burn or melt off the paint.
any chemical paint stripper Will work on this thing the one i like is called dads. it is powerful so get really thick rubber gloves and wear the goggles . once the paint is off just buy a can of brass polish at any hardware store or many jewelry stores but they charge more .
the one i would do is the heat torch or heat gun its fun fast and
works

Answer 2

Use a product called Dirtex. It is sold at Sherwin Williams. Ask them first if it damaged brass. I do not believe it does.

This should clean the paint off. It also cleans gutters like a champ

Answer 3

Paint stripper, Acetone, at hardware stores then brass-o polish

Answer 4

Paint striper will corrode the brass so be careful. I suggest a heat gun and a lot of elbow grease.

Answer 5

I would use a "stripper" but not scrape due to marring. I would most definitely not use a sandblaster, you wouldn't have anything left of the bed, it would eat it up.
Do not scrap with anything metallic to mar it. If anything when almost done use steel wool, from course to fine when done to Polish it.

Answer 6

paint thinner and a steel-wool pad works great and it only colst like $5 bucks to do.

Answer 7

Hey,
I think you can find on the ebook they sell on this site http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=416 all the answers you are looking about your hobby. I used it to plan and build my first model railroad
I hope it helps

Answer 8

sandblast