How To Get Paint Off Door Hinges Without Removing Them

But for anyone looking to get to work painting door knobs without having to remove them here is how i did it.

How to get paint off door hinges without removing them.

Wet lubricants collect dust and gum up over time. How funny i just happened to stumble on this post not looking for anything like this but i getting ready to spray paint out door hardware with oil rubbed bronze paint ala young house love and was in need of a way to spray the hinges without getting it all over the door and surrounding walls floors etc without removing them. Wait three hours for the hinges to dry. Goes on clear and turns black.

It took me the better part of a day but eventually all our hinges were beautiful and shiny again. Open and close the door every hour during the drying time to prevent sticking. Wait three hours for the hinges to dry. Save yourself time and energy with this simple and easy hack to removing paint on door hinges.

Maintain an 8 inch distance between the metal and the spray can nozzle at all times. To avoid removing the doors systematically remove one hinge from each door. Wd40 is one of my favorite products and a staple in my workshop but i always use dry graphite or spray silicone lubricant on hinges. How to paint hinges without removing them.

Optional paper plate and craft paint brush for touch ups. Light grit sandpaper i used 150 grit. For example start with all the top hinges. Painter s tape i use frog tape.

Then re install all the top hinges and remove the middle hinges next. Don t worry about taking a door down or boiling hinges in vinegar or harsher chemicals. Remove paint from door hinges without removing them. This simple trick will remove paint from hinges in a snap.

Spray paint i used krylon rust protector. Rust converter spray paint. Plastic wrap i used saran wrap.