How Do You Remove Acrylic Paint From Metal?
Whether it’s old, cracked, peeling, faded or put there by mistake, paint is hard to remove from any material. Fortunately, in the case of metal, we have a resilient material that can handle the application of chemicals and the force of scrubbing and scraping. If you need to remove acrylic paint from a metal surface, there are a number of methods, both retail and in-home, that can make your task simpler. Acquire paint stripper designed for latex or acrylic paint. Pour some into a bowl or container. Submerge your piece of metal in the paint stripper. If the metal is too large to fit into your container, apply the paint stripper to the paint stain with a paintbrush. Follow instructions on the paint stripper for the time it takes to work. Scrape the paint away with a plastic scraper. Repeat as necessary until paint has been removed. Mix an equal amount of Pine-Sol and water in a bowl or bucket. Submerge your piece of metal in the mixture and let it soak for at least 24 hours. If the metal
