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Getting old paint off metal radiator covers

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How can I find someone to remove old paint from metal radiator covers without smelling up whole apartment?  Or find someone to do it in my area?

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 23,283
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    Difficult. Most paint removers either do smell, or don't work. Can you physically remove the covers and take them out to an open area where they can be worked on?

    I would suggest, barring that, that you find a really good and reputable painter, and seek their advice.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • ChicagoCooperator
    ChicagoCooperator Member Posts: 354
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    If they are covers and easily removable, you could have them dip stripped (assuming metal) and repainted offsite.
  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 2,785
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    Sand Blast , Tomb stone makers use large sand blasters. Cash works ...
    I have enough experience to know , that I dont know it all