Hi group, What does one use in a Crocpot to strip paint? Liquid dishsoap or fabric softener? Thanks, Jim
Crocpot Paint Striping
May 28, 2009
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The demo I saw was just straight water and 6-8 hours.
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Thanks, That was what I was looking for. I had heard it mentioned on one of the episodes but they didn't explain it. Jim
You're welcome
Try using TSP instead of liquid laundry detergent. I clean my paint brushes, pans, pots, etc., with TSP and the dried paint comes right off. Seems to me they even mention this use on the box (Rainbow brand).
John
This is first I've heard of this method. Very clever and cheap. I think I'd look for a cooker on Freecycle, though, and dedicate it to stripping. Lots of that old hardware is covered in lead-based paint. I wouldn't want to trust that just washing out the pot would remove all of the lead (and other good chemicals).
I picked my Crockpot at a local thrift store. I used TSP in it with some China brisle brushes and it melted them. Did i do somethinf wrong? Jim
Add a dash of molasses, and it'll strip off any rust, too.
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