Paint can be removed from antique brass beds.
Paint on an antique brass bed is unsightly. Removing this paint can help restore the bed to its glory. If a brass bed has been painted entirely or just has a few paint spots here and there, a chemical paint stripper can loosen the paint's bond on the brass. If the stripper is used properly no scraping is required. Scraping should be avoided to keep from scratching the underlying brass and ruining the finish.
Instructions
1. Put on a pair of safety glasses and rubber gloves. Remove the lid from the can of paint stripper. Open doors and windows and plug in a fan to circulate the air. Wear an approved painting respirator to protect lungs from harmful chemical vapors.
2. Dip a paint brush into the can several times until the bristles fill with stripper. Apply a generous amount of the stripping agent over the painted areas of the bed frame.
3. Allow the chemical agent to work on the paint. Follow the directions on the label before removing the paint. Watch as the chemical interacts with the paint and begins bubbling up the paint.
4. Wipe away the chemically released paint with a paper towel or paint rag. Apply another layer of stripper if all of the paint didn't come off with the first treatment. Wash the brass with soap and water once all paint residue has been removed with stripper.
