How To Remove Paint From Door Handles Without Removing Them

Removing the door knobs will take a little while so i used the time to listen to one of my favorite podcasts see the list here.

How to remove paint from door handles without removing them.

Plastic wrap i used saran wrap. But for anyone looking to get to work painting door knobs without having to remove them here is how i did it. Don t worry about taking a door down or boiling hinges in vinegar or harsher chemicals. Painter s tape i use frog tape.

Open and close the door every hour during the drying time to prevent sticking. Refinishing old door hardware with spray paint. Remove the hardware with a screwdriver. Remove the door hardware.

Wait three hours for the hinges to dry. If you are trying to remove a lot of paint we re talking total coverage and need to let it heat overnight i would recommend using an old crock pot rather than the stove just for safety reasons. Depending on how thick the paint is this method can take anywhere from an hour to overnight. Spray paint i used krylon rust protector.

Light grit sandpaper i used 150 grit. Maintain an 8 inch distance between the metal and the spray can nozzle at all times. Optional paper plate and craft paint brush for touch ups. Remove paint from door hinges without removing them.

This simple trick will remove paint from hinges in a snap. Save yourself time and energy with this simple and easy hack to removing paint on door hinges. Coat each hinge with a galvanized metal self etching spray primer.