Q&A for How to Remove Paint from Brass Fixtures

Make sure you don't scrape at the paint so hard you scratch or indent your brass fixtures. Generally, try using some kind of paint remover like Dirtex on the specific area to get the paint off. If that doesn't work, you can use a gel stripper. Just be sure not to use sandpaper, since that will just scuff up your hinges.

One of the best methods would be to brush off the paint with the help of a fairly concentrated acid.

To remove paint from the frame of a mirror, use a paint remover from your local hardware shop. Follow instructions on the packaging. Use in a ventilated are or outdoors on a protected surface. Allow chemicals to sit and do the work. Scrape with plastic or wood spatula as to not scratch the surface. Finally, sand with a fine sandpaper (320 or higher) or use magic sponge to remove the rest of the material.

You may want to talk to your local hardware store about chemical cement strippers that can be safely applied to your cement. If it's just a small cement splatter, you may also be able to remove it be scrubbing it with steel wool or scraping it off with a screw driver.