Removing Paint From Metal Garden Furniture
Thorough preparation is the key to a long-lasting paint finish.
Removing paint from metal garden furniture. Scrape the bubbled paint gently using the plastic paint scraper. Use a scraper to remove as much original paint as possible. Paint a thick layer of paint stripper onto the aluminum furniture and allow it to penetrate for 20 to 30 minutes.
If there are bits of paint that you dont want to remove protect it with a dustsheet. Start With the Heat Gun Remove as much paint as possible with the heat gun and metal scrapers. Two of the tools used for paint removal are a paint brush and scraper.
Mop up surplus water with a sponge and leave to dry out completely before moving on to the next step. Keep the tool moving so the wheel doesnt grind into the metal. Rinse with lots of clean water.
Then step away from the furniture. The first step as with any restoration project is to clean it properly. Lightly press this down all over the paint stripper trying to remove as much air as possible.
Turn on the crock pot and let the heat and soap get to work on the paint. Use a mix of water and. Simply soak small metal pieces in a crock pot full of soapy water.
After all the paint has been removed use rags and mineral spirits to wipe the whole surface. So now that we have the paint decided on heres how to go about painting outdoor metal furniture. Let the Hardware Soak.