How to Remove Paint From Oil-Rubbed Bronze Hinges

Blot the oil-rubbed bronze hinges with a damp cloth to remove wet spots of paint. Use clean areas of the damp cloth each time you blot the paint off the hinge. Gently wipe excess paint off the surface.

Wrap a stiff plastic putty knife in a soft cloth. Line up the stiff edge of the wrapped scraper just above or below the paint and scrape it off the oil-rubbed bronze surface.

Wet a soft-bristled toothbrush with plain water and scrub the flecks of paint on the hinges. Rinse the toothbrush often to remove the dry or wet paint and avoid spreading it over the hinge.

Dip the toothbrush into baking soda and scrub the area gently until no paint remains on the oil-rubbed bronze surface.

Pour 1/4 cup white vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into a bowl. Let the salt dissolve in the vinegar. Slowly stir in enough flour to form a thin paste. Dip a damp sponge into the mixture and gently rub it into the paint spots. Let the paste remain on the paint spots for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse the flour residue off the oil-rubbed bronze surface and dry the hinges with a rag.

Dip a rag into bee's wax and apply it over the surface of the oil-rubbed bronze hinge. Buff the excess bee's wax off the surface of the hinges with a soft cloth to protect the hinges from future paint splatters, water stains and other surface debris.