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How to remove paint from brickwork?
I have a brick letterbox that has a white stain on it. It looks like paint from the white lamp on top of it has discoloured the brickwork. So far, I have tried to clean it using: Nylon brush and soapy water Wire brush High pressure water cleaner Any suggestions on what to try please?
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How to paint a metal garage door?
I would like to repaint my garage doors. They are a "metal segmented roller" style of door. Should I use a brush, roller or spray? There is an article on the Bunnings website, but that approach doesn't seem appropriate for my doors:…
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How to attach to a metal plate with holes?
Another unusual request for advice... I am replacing the plastic cover for a ducted vacuum cleaner outlet in a wall (yes, these things still exist). Unfortunately, the screws of the new cover don't align the with those from the old cover so the plan was to drill new holes in the metal backing plate. However, the backing…
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What tool can I use for a u-shaped or spanner head?
I'm attempting to open a device that is secured with three screws. This bit will fit the screw but isn't long enough to reach the remaining screws. I've looked on the Bunnings website for a suitable tool without luck. So any suggestions please? By the way, I'm not sure if it is called a "spanner head", "u-shaped head" or…
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Preparing a Painted Wall for Painting - Large Gaps in Paint
I have a Gyprock wall that has been painted previously. Before re-painting, what should I do with a section that has missing paint? The part shown is about 50cm long. My guess is to scrape off any loose paint then sand, fill, repeat. However I haven't had to do this for as large an area before so thought I'd check. Thanks!
