How To Remove Paint From Vintage Metal Chairs

A good indicator that paint has loosened is when it starts to wrinkle.

How to remove paint from vintage metal chairs.

Rinse thoroughly to remove all chemicals. Then follow up with 80 100 grit sandpaper. Here how to get a paint job that looks good and lasts. That s great for a long lasting finish but it makes rust and paint removal a difficult chore when it comes time to refinish the furniture.

In fact an incredibly effective paint remover for metal is boiling water. Then remove mildew with a bleach and water solution. Otherwise just use a wire brush to remove any loose paint. If you want a perfectly smooth finish hire someone to sandblast your patio furniture or use paint stripper to remove all the paint.

When we stripped off the paint we found this stunning raw wood underneath and just had to keep it natural. If there are portions of paint that still remain apply paint stripper the second time and scrape it off. Wipe down again rinse and dry before you begin painting. Figuring out how to remove paint from metal doesn t have to be complicated or expensive.

Follow the natural lines of the chair to coat it evenly. Even with rust inhibiting spray paint a clear coat is a smart idea. Lightly sand or use a metal brush to remove chips or rust flakes. Strip off the loosened paint using the putty knife and completely remove it from the metal surface using a wire brush.

Hold the can 10 12â away and spray using a back and forth motion. Step 4 strip the paint off. This is truly a trash to treasure story. This technique is best for removing old paint from items like hardware hinges knobs etc and is likely the fastest easiest and cheapest option if done correctly.

Inspect the chairs once they are dry for rusting and chipping paint. Look for a clear oil based urethane thatâ s for outdoor use preferably with uv protection to help prevent fading. The right way to repaint metal outdoor furniture. Let s dig into the whole process of how to strip years of old paint from off of your wood furniture so you can show off the beautiful natural wood again.

Then prime with several light coats. In this instructable i will show how i rejuvenated a set of vintage metal lawn chairs dating back to the late 1950 s or early 1960 s. This dresser makeover started with stripping removing the paint from the wood. By no means am i restoring these to the original beauty but hoping to get another 20 30 years of use.

Once that is dry paint.