Hi, based on the picture below how can i remove the hinge? The screw part is fully rusted and i am trying not to damage the cabinet door while removing it.

This cabinet door is in the bathroom under the basin.


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Use a scraper to gently remove it.

1.Spray some WD40
2. Remove the door first
3. After WD40 rid of the rust try to unscrew hinge

Door already damaged due to water. Not worth saving it.

Do you mean on the screw part or behind the hinges?

The screw point is damaged, so i can't unscrew it to remove the door.

Door is still ok i think, just the hinges part look bad

This post has been edited by silverwave: Aug 22 2020, 11:46 AM

Behind the hinges.

Ok, i will try this

Gone case already...Need to use brute force to ply open the rusty hinges. That's why always do a regular checkup on the condition of the hinges every month.

I do that and the moment I see rust, I quickly replace the screws. Those screws are so easy to find and cheap to buy in bulk.

Have some spares to place in your utility room, it will comes in handy next time.

Even if you manage to somehow unscrew it, its not advisable to use back the screw holes with the new hinges, meaning the new hinges will be placed at a new position.

For the least effort with minimal damage to the door, I'd remove the 2 adjustment screws, slide off the door, then using a hack saw to saw off the protruding arm, then file them to be as smooth as possible. Paint some rust-converter, before a final coat for the whole backside of the door and door frame. Lastly install the new hinges set.

based on the comments received, it seems there is a high potential of damaging the door, so would it be wise to clean up all the rust and then spray wd40 to maintain it?

WD40 alone is too thin to protect it from moisture for the long term.

Since you're prepared to clean up the rust (and assuming the hinge is working as it should be), why not just repaint it with maybe 1 or 2 layers of oxide paint after having a clean rust-free surface?

that is a good idea, will try it as well, thanks!

No need to go thru all that hassles...just buy a 35mm forstner drill bit and make a new hinge hole and seal off that existing rusty hinges holes.