Crocpot Paint Striping

[James]

Hi group, What does one use in a Crocpot to strip paint? Liquid dishsoap or fabric softener? Thanks, Jim

[Daryl]

The demo I saw was just straight water and 6-8 hours.

[diggerop]

[James]

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

[diggerop]

You're welcome

[John Grossbohlin]

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

[scritch]

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).

[James]

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

[Father Haskell]

Add a dash of molasses, and it'll strip off any rust, too.