How To Remove Paint From Metal Furniture

Clean the painted metal surfaces. Thorough cleaning will allow the paint strippers to work more effectively. Clean the painted surfaces with a detergent solution or household cleaners. If stubborn stains persist, use a more aggressive cleaner and scrubber.

Apply generous amounts of paint stripper to the painted surfaces with a brush or cloth. Depending on the stripper used, it may take several hours for the stripper to cure.

Scrub the paint off with a putty knife and wire brush. Use a cloth scrubber to remove the paint without damaging the metal underneath. If the paint does not easily start to come off, apply more stripper, and allow it to sit. Avoid using steel wool because it can damage the metal.

Clean the metal thoroughly once you have removed all of the paint. Use a wire brush to scrub all the remaining paint off. Clean all metal surfaces with a wire brush, and follow with a clean cloth and mineral spirits. Use mineral spirits generously to clean all the surfaces before refinishing.