buring paint of altoid tins...

[shutupthepunx]

im aware this isnt exactly a craft but i duno where else to put it.

ive found some small little metal containers with hinged lids. smaller the altoids but im guessing similar material.

previously i burned off the paint by just chucking them in the fire and fishing the out after, then givin them a good wash, then a thourugh good sandpaperin to get rid of the, i duno, suite, blackness, whatever it is it doesnt come off easy.

i ended up with some nice 'rustic' lookin little tins. i didnt bother going all out and trying to polish them up.

...but i was wondering if anyone has any advice as to how to get the blackness off better? or should i say easier. I patheticly tried soaking them in spirit alcohol, thinking maybe that might do something but nah.

ta

 

[Samon]

Nitromors. End of!

It'll strip the paint off in about ten mins.

 

[sunndog]

why bother?, paint keeps the rust off

i'v got some with the mona lisa smoking a joint....they were two for £1 so happy days lol

 

[shutupthepunx]

yeah, but it looks funny so id rather get rid of it.

thanks for the suggestion samon but maybe i should have said i was looking for something more, um, i duno, not less toxic, but something i might have around the house.

i guess that involves people knowing what i have a dont have etc. would wite spirits or ethanol or something do it?

 

[sunndog]

just realised what section this is in, so yeah fair point mate.

paint removal is usually a pretty toxic affiar. unless you wanna give em a good going over with sand paper or a wire bush?

petrol will probably fetch it off given time, but not much can resist nitromors

 

[Samon]

Alcohol and paint thinner won't do jack.

You will need a real stripper like nitromors or an other brand. If you're worried about the toxicity then wash it thoroughly with washing up liquid, that should lift a fair amount of residual nasties.

 

[dave89]

Brake Fluid might work

 

[Zingmo]

You could make some lye using woodash. Soak the tins for a day or so then see if there is any thing left.

(This post assumes you will know what safety precautions to take)

Z

 

[hog]

I used mine to make char cloth...problem solved.

 

[shutupthepunx]

You could make some lye using woodash. Soak the tins for a day or so then see if there is any thing left.

Genuis, thanks! I dont have the time do do this at the moment but when i do and if it works (or not i guess) ill try and mention how i got on.