New cabinet door hinges are costly, and you can save a substantial amount of money by repainting old hinges yourself. ... A top-quality paint will give the hinges a professional-looking finish. Remove the hinges from the doors, using a drill.

Should hinges be painted?

Door hinges should not be painted. It ruins the integrity of the mechanism and shortens the life span of the hinge. You can buy hinges that have a primer coat of paint and can be painted with special metal paint if the paint is a must for you.

Can you paint over a hinge?

Unfortunately, you can simply use any type of paint for painting hinges. Regular acrylic paint or wall paint will simply chip of after a short while because they are not made to stick to metal. You should also use spray paint to paint your hinges.