Paint Stripper that actually works

[tbc]

need some paint stripper to take few layers off some metal work before repainting

its the time of the year so have also been tasked with painting other metal work other than car parts i.e. - gate, garage door etc

used Nitromors which is expensive and useless,

also used this polycell 'extra strong' gel which is also useless

A friend suggested getting some Cellulose thinners which he claims is very strong and probably the most effective stripper

Anyone recommend a brand or alternative that actually works

ps. - stripper puns acceptable

[Deluded]

I always found nitromors excellent. Maybe varies between paint types but I found it would eat anything I threw at it, including fibreglass and skin...

[davepoth]

I think nitromors may have been reformulated recently to be less toxic, and as a result less useful.

[fourfoldroot]

davepoth said:

I think nitromors may have been reformulated recently to be less toxic, and as a result less useful.

This is correct, to comply with some a EU regulation banning the active ingredient. I just bought some "NEW" nitromors which is useless, whereas the remnants in a 4 yr old can work a treat. Stupid EU.

[NateWM]

Nitromors useless? I used it today to strip off the old paint from my rocker cover. I put on a thick layer, and within 10 minutes it had eaten right through to bare metal. All it required was a quick going over with a scraper and some fine emry paper to perfect the metal ready for new paint.

YOU MUST BE USING IT WRONG OP!!

[MattYorke]

I found it takes a lot longer these days, but gets there in the end as long as you keep it "wet" and leave it a good while.

[Wheelrepairit]

What you need is paint stripper containing "Dichloromethane " and "Phenol".

Both removed from nitromors a few yrs ago, as a general rule any paint stripper in a metal can is no good, you want a plastic container for the good stuff.

I sell the "Good" stuff but won't post a link incase I break any rules.

Just search "starchem paint stripper 5 ltrs" will bring you results.

Expect to pay £19.99 for 5 ltrs

Edited by Wheelrepairit on Friday 30th March 19:59

[JAHetfield]

I've seen a few cars at work vandalised with brake fluid and it made a good job of removing the paint.

[Murdoc]

Would this work? http://www.alloypaints.com/paint-stripper-5-ltrs-7...

[tbc]

thanks ,nitromors was useless, i put it on thick and left it a good 4 hours before putting on a second coat and it did nothing

5l for £19.99 is not bad if it works, i paid nearly £30 for 5l of stromors

[elliot330]

Wheelrepairit said:

Just search "starchem paint stripper 5 ltrs" will bring you result

That stuff is amazing, 10 minutes and everything is gone!!

[Mr Happy]

JAHetfield said:

I've seen a few cars at work vandalised with brake fluid and it made a good job of removing the paint.

I was just about to post the same thing - super soaker full of DOT4 should see you ok!

disclaimer: this is a joke

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

Bizarre at the Nitromoors thing.

Used it lots restoring old motorbikes, never had a problem.

Used a new tin the other day to strip original paint from footrest hangers, to make them back to bare alloy. Worked a treat, paint all off, alloy undamaged. Quick polish up - they now look great.