Photo: Eric Piasecki
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Carve out paint buildup in the screw slots with the knife. Back out the screws, but don't apply a lot of pressure or you can slip and gouge the metal. Pry off the escutcheons.
Step 2: Remove the plates
Introduction
Step 1
Cut the paint
Step 2
Remove the plates
Step 3
Heat and soak
Step 4
Chemical soak (if needed)
Step 5
Scrub
Step 6
Wax
Step 7
Reinstall
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Tools List
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Utility knife
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Screwdriver
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Nylon brush
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Crockpot & tongs
Shopping List
1. LIQUID DETERGENT
for use in hot soak of hardware
2. BEESWAX POLISH
to polish the stripped hardware
3. SOFT POLISHING CLOTH
to apply polish to hardware
4. METHYLENE CHLORIDE
chemical stripper, if needed
for use in hot soak of hardware
2. BEESWAX POLISH
to polish the stripped hardware
3. SOFT POLISHING CLOTH
to apply polish to hardware
4. METHYLENE CHLORIDE
chemical stripper, if needed
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