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10-12-09, 06:44 AM

Jethro buckeye

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removing paint from soap stone sink

I have an old soapstone sink that was painted on the exterior only. How should I remove this old paint? thanks, JB

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10-12-09, 09:13 PM

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havent tried this but i did find it doing some hunting....

always test any diy method in a small area first before going hog wild...there are suggestions of taking paint thinner to the area and gently scrubbing or very fine grit sandpaper...from what i could see this was safe for the sink

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