When the paint begins to crack and melt off the metal, use a wire brush or a paint scraper to remove the paint. Wait for the ...

Step 9: Use a soft bristle brush or a green scrubbing pad to remove any remaining traces of paint. Step 10: Clean the hardware with a good metal-cleaning compound and reinstall the bright, shiny ...

Paint removal usually requires a highly toxic chemical to get the job done, but for small metal objects, DIY site The Family Handyman recommends dropping your paint-coated hardware into a slow ...

"Just paint it!" That's the motto for many DIYers when they're unhappy with the lamp, dresser, doors, hardware...you name it. But if you've changed your mind more than a few times—or someone ...