How to Remove Paint From Brass Fixtures

How to Remove Paint From Brass Fixtures. Make old brass fixtures with old peeling paint on them look brand new by removing the paint with white vinegar. Brighten up any room and make your cabinets and doors look like new.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Stainless steel pan
• Stove
• Triple-zero gauge steel wool
• Wire brush
• Brass polish

Instructions

1. Take the brass fixtures off of the window or door.

2. Place a stainless steel pan on the burner of your stove.

3. Place the brass fixtures into the pan and pour white vinegar on top of the fixtures in the pan. Make sure that the white vinegar completely covers over the fixtures.

4. Turn on the burner on medium heat to bring the vinegar to boil. Once the vinegar is boiling, turn down the heat to simmer.

5. Remove the fixtures carefully after the paint starts to separate from the fixtures.

6. Wipe down the fixtures with triple-zero gauge steel wool while wearing rubber gloves to protect your hands. Get the hard-to-reach spots with toothpicks, a wire brush or anything else small and sharp. Rub the fixtures until all the paint is removed.

7. Polish your brass fixtures, if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use paint stripper to remove the paint from your brass fixtures.

• Do not use an aluminum pan when cleaning the brass fixtures. Aluminum can cause a discoloring reaction to the brass fixtures.

• Do not boil brass-plated fixtures for too long. The plating can thin out in areas if you do.

• Open the windows to ventilate the room when cleaning the fixtures with vinegar.

• Be careful when removing the fixtures from the boiling vinegar. Use tongs to remove the fixtures and make sure to wear heavy gloves.

• Do not use the pan for the preparation of food after using it to remove paint.