removing paint from brass?

[Bannockburn]

Can someone recommend a product or method of removing paint from brass in this case the finger plate of a door. I don't want to scratch/damage it by scraping and white spirit doesn't seem to help.

Also I'm having a problem removing the glue from masking tape that has been left on the brass finger plate.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers
Bannockburn

 

[Igorian]

I would think something like nitromors would do the job. Also, try this

 

[david and julie]

A bit of petrol on a rag will remove the masking tape residue. Obviously
you couldn't do this on a porous surface.

 

[IanDB]

You want to check if you've got a lacquered finish on your brass. If you use a paint stripper on it you'll remove the protective layer - not really a problem - you'll just have to keep polishing it.

 

[aussie1]

very fine steel wool and brasso,OOO grade steel wool

ps. acetone will remove most sticky things