I found some antique brass plates someone had painted fire engine red! I have them just soaking in water and mild soap which is removing some but not much.Thanks!How does one remove oil base paint from a brass finish?
There are chemical paint strippers that will remove the paint without harming the brass. If there is a lot of detail work that needs to be cleaned out then you can use a stiff plastic (not metal) brush to remove the softened paint from the brass plates. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and goggles when handling strippers.How does one remove oil base paint from a brass finish?
Magic eraser n elbow grease
Get some mineral spirits (sold as ';paint thinner';) and soak the brass plates in it. Then rub it off with a clean cloth.. This is the mildest that will dissolve the paint.
There is also a more costly and more aggressive thick liquid called ';Goof off Ultimate Paint Remover'; that can be poured on the paint and left to soften it. Then rub off with a clean cloth.
If either leaves residue in the nooks and crannies scrub with an old toothbrush dipped in the liquid.
Most paint remover liquids (available in paint %26amp; hardware stores) will do that without harming the brass. Brush on, let set as directed, hose off, rinse and clean.
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Does anyone know of a water cleanup paint that will stick to oil paint?
YES Kelly Moore Dura-Poxy is a water cleanup paint that sticks to oil I have used it many times with excellent results
no more primer
no more primer
How long will it take for 10 year old oil based paint to dry?
I used some 10 year old paint on a door and it's NOT drying. I'm sure it will but has anyone else had this happen? How long did it take?How long will it take for 10 year old oil based paint to dry?
Depends mostly the Temperature and Humidity. For every 10 degrees the rate of reaction is twice as fast.
About 1 day at 70
so I would guess 2 days at 60
4 days at 50
8 days at 40How long will it take for 10 year old oil based paint to dry?
Since it is 10 years old the solvent probably evaporated long ago, it may never dry properly.
If it is an oil modified alkyd paint it will take a really long time to dry and cooler temperatures will also increase this dry time.
If after 12 hours it does not dry at all you should wipe it off with a rag soaked in mineral spirits. Once you get all the paint off clean the door with mineral spirits.
Then you can buy some new paint and repaint it.
Depends mostly the Temperature and Humidity. For every 10 degrees the rate of reaction is twice as fast.
About 1 day at 70
so I would guess 2 days at 60
4 days at 50
8 days at 40How long will it take for 10 year old oil based paint to dry?
Since it is 10 years old the solvent probably evaporated long ago, it may never dry properly.
If it is an oil modified alkyd paint it will take a really long time to dry and cooler temperatures will also increase this dry time.
If after 12 hours it does not dry at all you should wipe it off with a rag soaked in mineral spirits. Once you get all the paint off clean the door with mineral spirits.
Then you can buy some new paint and repaint it.
How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
I need to paint a wall in a room with latex paint. However some of the other rooms in the house are painted with oil based paint (I know because the latex paint that former owners painted over it is peeling). On the wall I want to paint, is there a way to find out what kind of paint is on it?How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
Put some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe a small area. If paint comes off then it is water borne, if not, then it's oil. Having said that, you can use a primer like Benjamin Moore's Fresh Start over oil. It will stick wonderfully and allow you to paint latex over. Get it tinted to the color your going with and use it as a first coat.
I know I answered in another category, but hey, points are points.How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
usually, oil based paint is a little shinier.
You have 2 choices the way I see it.
1) paint a small piece of the wall with latex paint. Let it dry for a day, then scratch it with your fingernail. If it comes off then the base is oil.
If it is oil, you'll need to paint over the wall with an oil based primer (no need to sand). Be sure to let it dry fully, otherwise it will crack the latex paint that you put on top. Use a high quality primer, benamin moore, sherwin williams... not some cheapo home depot stuff.
Once the primer is dry (the longer you wait the better), paint on top with your latex paint.
The simplest way to test for oil based paint is get a small can of GOOF OFF from Home Base. With a cloth, rub some on the wall in question. If the paint starts to discolor the cloth it is latex paint.
Goof Off will not remove oil based paint.
If you are still uncertain, prime the entire wall with KILZ. You will be able to paint latex over that.
I haven't tried it, but I read this technique - paint a tiny bit of latex paint over the wall in question. Let dry thoroughly. If it scrapes off easily, it was an oil paint underneath.
Good luck!
oil paint has a shiny finish to it, water based doesn't
well latex paints are water-based , oil based paints are alkyd, alkyd (oil based) dry virtually with no brush marks and also tends to yellow with age . with the painting over the oil based paint with the latex when preparing those rooms for paint your gonna have a lot of sanding to do then prime the surface with an alkyd primer, and tehn apply latex finish coats. i would recommend going to Lowes or Home Depot in you area and talking to the paint specialist they have books on painting that would answer all of your questions and tell you step by step how to do it . good luck
http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/nflash/Paintin鈥?/a>
hope this helps
I wouldn't worry about figuring out what's on there now. Since you've already had a peeling problem, assume that at the very least you have CHEAP paint on the wall and prime over it. Any decent primer will seal out problems from oil paint or cheap latex and make a good base for your new paint. Since primer's only $11/gallon, don't spend too much time figuring out what's there now. Prime it for now other reason than that's you'll inevitably want to do anyway.
Put some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe a small area. If paint comes off then it is water borne, if not, then it's oil. Having said that, you can use a primer like Benjamin Moore's Fresh Start over oil. It will stick wonderfully and allow you to paint latex over. Get it tinted to the color your going with and use it as a first coat.
I know I answered in another category, but hey, points are points.How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
usually, oil based paint is a little shinier.
You have 2 choices the way I see it.
1) paint a small piece of the wall with latex paint. Let it dry for a day, then scratch it with your fingernail. If it comes off then the base is oil.
If it is oil, you'll need to paint over the wall with an oil based primer (no need to sand). Be sure to let it dry fully, otherwise it will crack the latex paint that you put on top. Use a high quality primer, benamin moore, sherwin williams... not some cheapo home depot stuff.
Once the primer is dry (the longer you wait the better), paint on top with your latex paint.
The simplest way to test for oil based paint is get a small can of GOOF OFF from Home Base. With a cloth, rub some on the wall in question. If the paint starts to discolor the cloth it is latex paint.
Goof Off will not remove oil based paint.
If you are still uncertain, prime the entire wall with KILZ. You will be able to paint latex over that.
I haven't tried it, but I read this technique - paint a tiny bit of latex paint over the wall in question. Let dry thoroughly. If it scrapes off easily, it was an oil paint underneath.
Good luck!
oil paint has a shiny finish to it, water based doesn't
well latex paints are water-based , oil based paints are alkyd, alkyd (oil based) dry virtually with no brush marks and also tends to yellow with age . with the painting over the oil based paint with the latex when preparing those rooms for paint your gonna have a lot of sanding to do then prime the surface with an alkyd primer, and tehn apply latex finish coats. i would recommend going to Lowes or Home Depot in you area and talking to the paint specialist they have books on painting that would answer all of your questions and tell you step by step how to do it . good luck
http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/nflash/Paintin鈥?/a>
hope this helps
I wouldn't worry about figuring out what's on there now. Since you've already had a peeling problem, assume that at the very least you have CHEAP paint on the wall and prime over it. Any decent primer will seal out problems from oil paint or cheap latex and make a good base for your new paint. Since primer's only $11/gallon, don't spend too much time figuring out what's there now. Prime it for now other reason than that's you'll inevitably want to do anyway.
How much do you need to sand on Oil base paint before you can prime and paint with latex?
My front door is wood and was originally painted with oil base paint. The previous home owners painted over it with fresh latex paint when they put the house on the market. but shortly after we moved in it all pealed off . I'd like to paint it again but I'm not sure how much I'm suppose to sand before I prime it.How much do you need to sand on Oil base paint before you can prime and paint with latex?
sand to remove the sheen of the old oil finish and then wipe clean with a tack cloth.
Any chips should be sanded out to eliminate any rough edges.
Also, the improperly applied latex shoul dbe completely removed.
An oil primer over the old oil finish and then the latex will provide better grip into the old oil finish but can be avoided by proper sanding and cleaning.
DO NOT USE KILZ for this. The latex primer provides no benefit here and the oil base version is quick frying which means brittle which means it typically lasts less on front doors - particularly the exterior.
Latex on the exterior is FINE. In fact since oil is not what it used to be - latex will look better longer. Latex WILL adhere to oil if you sand and use a high grade latex.
80 or 100 grit paper will make your door look horrible !!! Use a very fine paper. You are looking to remove the sheen - that is all.
Stripping to bare wood is awesom eif you have the time, space and energy but it isnt required to have a good, long lasting finish here.
I like the fact that the oil is on the bare wood. But for best and long lasting color USE LATEX FINISH on the exterior. (unless we are talking about a bridge where we can stil bust out lead based paint!!)How much do you need to sand on Oil base paint before you can prime and paint with latex?
Sand until the gloss is off and until any loose paint is gone. Then prime and paint.
pritty much down to the door itself (the wood) or intil the glossy like finish is all sanded down or get a chemical called stripper. this chemical should peel that oilbased paint right off. do not use in a plastic bottle this chemical also slowly eats plastic. it may be found at any paint store. this stuff can be dangerous if not used in a proper area such as in a room with no ventalation.
The purpose of sanding is to get the old paint and dirt off so that the primer can adhere properly. Therefore, only sand until the surface is free of most of the paint and it is smooth to the touch (if you can feel bumps that means that paint has clumped up in that area --be sure to smooth that out or it will be visable when you repaint)
It is essential that you primer the area as the door because as you have found out, latex paint doesn't adhere very well on oil painted surfaces.
Use an electric finish sander, and 100 grit paper. Sand it until the sheen is gone and it appears 'flat'. Make sure any shine is gone.Then use a good primer, such as Kilz.
just sand it enough to give it a dull finish. Wipe it down and you're good to go.
Sand all the latex off and buy some enamel paint anything oil base and repaint you dont want to use latex paint outside thats bad news. If all the latex is removed just rough the door up with 100 or 80 grit and paint.
Just sand it until you see the latex gone in most areas. Scuff along the areas that cant be removed or strip it and you then paint over it.
Remove all the new Latex, which should be easy, then Prime the door with Flat oil base Paint- you can then repaint with Oil or latex. High gloss does not look good, so use some Flat mixed in to dull the high gloss a bit.
Sand until all loose paint is off wipe clean I have always gotten good results using Gripper primmer this is a latex bonding primmer which bonds to anything including ceramic tile Home Depot sells it then I would use a good exterior latex semi-gloss
sand to remove the sheen of the old oil finish and then wipe clean with a tack cloth.
Any chips should be sanded out to eliminate any rough edges.
Also, the improperly applied latex shoul dbe completely removed.
An oil primer over the old oil finish and then the latex will provide better grip into the old oil finish but can be avoided by proper sanding and cleaning.
DO NOT USE KILZ for this. The latex primer provides no benefit here and the oil base version is quick frying which means brittle which means it typically lasts less on front doors - particularly the exterior.
Latex on the exterior is FINE. In fact since oil is not what it used to be - latex will look better longer. Latex WILL adhere to oil if you sand and use a high grade latex.
80 or 100 grit paper will make your door look horrible !!! Use a very fine paper. You are looking to remove the sheen - that is all.
Stripping to bare wood is awesom eif you have the time, space and energy but it isnt required to have a good, long lasting finish here.
I like the fact that the oil is on the bare wood. But for best and long lasting color USE LATEX FINISH on the exterior. (unless we are talking about a bridge where we can stil bust out lead based paint!!)How much do you need to sand on Oil base paint before you can prime and paint with latex?
Sand until the gloss is off and until any loose paint is gone. Then prime and paint.
pritty much down to the door itself (the wood) or intil the glossy like finish is all sanded down or get a chemical called stripper. this chemical should peel that oilbased paint right off. do not use in a plastic bottle this chemical also slowly eats plastic. it may be found at any paint store. this stuff can be dangerous if not used in a proper area such as in a room with no ventalation.
The purpose of sanding is to get the old paint and dirt off so that the primer can adhere properly. Therefore, only sand until the surface is free of most of the paint and it is smooth to the touch (if you can feel bumps that means that paint has clumped up in that area --be sure to smooth that out or it will be visable when you repaint)
It is essential that you primer the area as the door because as you have found out, latex paint doesn't adhere very well on oil painted surfaces.
Use an electric finish sander, and 100 grit paper. Sand it until the sheen is gone and it appears 'flat'. Make sure any shine is gone.Then use a good primer, such as Kilz.
just sand it enough to give it a dull finish. Wipe it down and you're good to go.
Sand all the latex off and buy some enamel paint anything oil base and repaint you dont want to use latex paint outside thats bad news. If all the latex is removed just rough the door up with 100 or 80 grit and paint.
Just sand it until you see the latex gone in most areas. Scuff along the areas that cant be removed or strip it and you then paint over it.
Remove all the new Latex, which should be easy, then Prime the door with Flat oil base Paint- you can then repaint with Oil or latex. High gloss does not look good, so use some Flat mixed in to dull the high gloss a bit.
Sand until all loose paint is off wipe clean I have always gotten good results using Gripper primmer this is a latex bonding primmer which bonds to anything including ceramic tile Home Depot sells it then I would use a good exterior latex semi-gloss
Is there a way to get oil based paint out if a cotton t-shirt?
I havn't washed it yet and it happened a week ago!Is there a way to get oil based paint out if a cotton t-shirt?
No - save it as a ';work shirt'; for the next time you paint. Mineral spirits and turpentine will eat the natural fibers of the cotton.Is there a way to get oil based paint out if a cotton t-shirt?
You could try using minaral spirits to brake the paint down but you must put it in the washer before it drys again. It may cause your shirt to fade in color
Scissors! Just cut the paint area out. Then it's gone!
Seriously you now have a new painting shirt. Just make sure to use it as to not ruin any others.
If it was me I's go to a paint store and they would be able to tell you what you could get the paint out with.hair bands
No - save it as a ';work shirt'; for the next time you paint. Mineral spirits and turpentine will eat the natural fibers of the cotton.Is there a way to get oil based paint out if a cotton t-shirt?
You could try using minaral spirits to brake the paint down but you must put it in the washer before it drys again. It may cause your shirt to fade in color
Scissors! Just cut the paint area out. Then it's gone!
Seriously you now have a new painting shirt. Just make sure to use it as to not ruin any others.
If it was me I's go to a paint store and they would be able to tell you what you could get the paint out with.
How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
I need to paint a wall in a room with latex paint. However some of the other rooms in the house are painted with oil based paint (I know because the latex paint that former owners painted over it is peeling). On the wall I want to paint, is there a way to find out what kind of paint is on it?How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
Put some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe a small area. If paint comes off then it is water borne, if not, then it's oil. Having said that, you can use a primer like Benjamin Moore's Fresh Start over oil. It will stick wonderfully and allow you to paint latex over. Get it tinted to the color your going with and use it as a first coat.How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
in case you wanted a second opinion, I also am a painting contractor of 20 years and the above answer is 100% correct.
Put some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe a small area. If paint comes off then it is water borne, if not, then it's oil. Having said that, you can use a primer like Benjamin Moore's Fresh Start over oil. It will stick wonderfully and allow you to paint latex over. Get it tinted to the color your going with and use it as a first coat.How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
in case you wanted a second opinion, I also am a painting contractor of 20 years and the above answer is 100% correct.
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