Hello debbielynne first unscrew and remove them from your house.
Removing shutters from siding.
The only way to remove shutter locks from shutters is to cut them off.
How to remove vinyl shutters step 1.
Have a friend positioned next to the shutters to lift them.
Do not attempt to pull the shutter lok out of the wall as you will most likely damage the surface of your exterior vinyl shutters.
Remove the screws from the uppermost hinge on each shutter with your drill.
Lift the shutter off the brackets if you have newer model shutters.
Evaluate which type of shutter mounting system holds your shutters in place.
Fyi mark the shutters so that you will know what window they came from.
How to remove and re install shutters that were installed with shur lok fasteners.
70 water 30 white vinegar makes a great all purpose vinyl siding cleaner that removes light mold and mildew stains.
Tap the chisel with a hammer to cut the end off the pin off flush.
Unfasten any clips or locks holding the shutters open if applicable.
Then re attach them to the house.
Shutters that are not screwed on with screws are.
For a stronger solution mix.
I m not sure who manufactures the paint.
To remove the exterior decorative shutters you will need the following.
A small chisel with a sharpened edge.
Remove wood shutters open your shutters so you can view the screws holding the hinges in place.
Keep this in mind before you take them down because shutter loks generally cannot be found in local stores.
Place a chisel bevel side up on the face of the shutter with the tip of the chisel below the rounded face or button of the pin.
I recommend spraying the paint on to the shutters.
Then clean them real good.
There is a paint made especially for this purpose.
Use care when removing shutters because this.