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Removing Paint From Nonremovable Brass Bannisters
I have read a lot on removing paint from smaller brass objects, but I have 16 foot handrails that can not be soaked in a can. One 16 foot handrail can be removed from the wall, but one 16 foot and 8 foot handrails are attached to wrought iron balusters. A magnet will not stick to the rails and I have scratched fairly deep on the underside of one rail and believe they are solid brass. Someone suggested I use a heat gun ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] , but I'm not sure if this will damage the brass or wrought iron. Any advice would be appreciated.
Lisa Bentonhobbyist - Kansas City, Mo USA
2007
paint remover gel ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] and the finest scotch brite made with lots of time and elbow grease.
James Watts- Navarre, Florida
2007
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