Tips 3: Stripping Paint off Hardware

July 19, 2011

{DIY} Strip Paint-Caked Door Hardware How to do it: Buy a thrift-store Crock-Pot and fill it with water and 2 tablespoons of liquid laundry detergent. Drop in hinges, knobs, and escutcheons. Heat on medium overnight. By morning, the paint will be falling off the metal.

3 {comments}:

Katie R said... Best Blogger Tips

will it ruin the crock pot?

April said... Best Blogger Tips

Yet another awesome use for a crockpot.

Olyveoil said... Best Blogger Tips

A crockpot liner would be great to use with this awesome idea. That way the clay can't possibly be compromised by the soap.

 
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