Paint Removal Off Brass?

[sithlord]

Hi there. I have been given a beautiful antique brass fireplace fender. The problem is that someone in the past decided to paint it a hideous brown. Is it possible to strip the paint without damaging the brass and how would I go about it. I have googled it but only seem to find advice on stripping small items like hinges etc. Cheers folks.

[Linotype]

Hi there: I'm 99% sure you can use good old paint stripper, brass is brass and shouldn't be affected by a proprietary stripper. Double check with your friendly hardware supplier ... be sure to apply outside in a yard so as not to have the fumes cause any ill effects ....

[CJHorse]

I'm pretty sure Nitromors is safe to use on metal - at least it didn't damage our garage door. It should say on the tin what you can use it for.

[KARL]

Use a good paint stripper, leaving it for as long as is consistent with your conditions. Clean the gunk off with a non-metallic implement, avoiding also the use of any and all abraisive cleaners, etc. Repeat as often as necessary. Once you are done you will probably find that the brass has streaks on it due to the stripper and water you will have used. Polishing the brass at this stage can be done in any of the normal ways you choose.

[stewey]

Before you do anything, make sure that it is indeed brass and not just gilded. One test is to see if the fender is attracted to a magnet; if it is, it is not brass.