Cabinet Hardware
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Cabinet Hardware
Am repainting bathroom cabinets. Last homeowner painted cabinet hinges with oil base paint. I hate painted hardware. Have been to two different home improvement stores and got what I thought was the perfect hinge replacement, but they do not fit correctly. My question: is there a way to remove oil based paint from the old hinges without harming the finish on the hinges?
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Exactly what is wrong with the replacement hinges?
Soaking them in lacquer thinner will dissolve the oil base paint but may harm the finish. I took over a job that the previous painter got latex paint all over the interior door hinges. I soaked them in liquid deglosser which removed the paint but took the plating off too
Fortunately the home owners were so pleased with my work and how I fixed the other painter's mess - they didn't complain
Exactly what is wrong with the replacement hinges?
Soaking them in lacquer thinner will dissolve the oil base paint but may harm the finish. I took over a job that the previous painter got latex paint all over the interior door hinges. I soaked them in liquid deglosser which removed the paint but took the plating off too

