Door Hardware Restoration - Painted Door Hinges

[Blake Wehling]

I thought this trick was just too cool to keep it a secret.  We're in the middle of a Fix N Flip in Portland OR and wanted to save the old door hinges even though they were covered in half a dozen layers of paint.  We simply boiled the hinges and they went from old and crummy to looking brand new.  Saved up about $80 in hardware costs and they have that old school character. You can see the before and after below.  Out of order I know, I'm not very tech savvy.  Happy Rehabbing!