Paint is challenging to remove from surfaces. With many methods available—scraping, stripping, sanding, and more—it's worth asking if you can use a steam cleaner to remove paint, as well. Steaming isn ...

QUESTION: What can I do to remove several layers of paint from an old brass bed? I don’t want to ruin it with scraping and don’t know what chemicals would do to the brass finish. My goal is a shiny ...

Paint removal usually requires a highly toxic chemical to get the job done, but for small metal objects, DIY site The Family Handyman recommends dropping your paint-coated hardware into a slow cooker ...