Paint Stripper reviews from Reddit

"Simple Green, it’s a “lighter” cleaner/degreaser concentrate you can usually find at any hardware or automotive store... works a lot better than isopropyl alcohol, in my experience."

"Works really well."

"I have a friend that soaks his minis in Simple Green to loosen the old paint."

"Simple green over night, then scrub it with a soft brittle tooth brush under warm tap water."

"The wider community suggests Simple Green and I agree!"

"I use Simple Green and an ultrasonic cleaner, works marvelous on plastic minis."

"I used simple green on some GW metal figures and it worked really well."

"Simple green will do the same thing."

"Simple Green is commonly sold in Canadian Tire stores."

"I use Simple Green, an automotive degreaser. Just soak for about 24 hours."

"91% + isopropyl works the best. I’ve tried denatured alcohol, simple green, the purple super clean, the yellow stuff from the dollar store, etc. The best is 99% iso."

"I just use 99% isopropyl alcohol."

"I used isopropyl alcohol yesterday - it worked great on plastic."

"Isopropyl alcohol for anything plastic."

"Isopropyl alcohol works great and is really fast acting"

"99% Isopropyl alcohol is what I use! It's safe for plastic minis and works quite well IMO."

"Make sure to get the 90%+ version of the alcohol. Lower percentages don't work as well."

"I use Isopropyl Alcohol. 40 min soak and then a scrub with wire cleaners, then another 20 min soak if they need it."

"Soak/submerge in 99.9% IPA. Works on a lot of stuff with a 12-24 hour soak."

"If you painted them with acrylics... they rubbing alcohol with strip them in minutes."

"Nitromors"

"I’m in the uk and use a product called “nitromors” 9/10 times it’ll peel paint in 10 minutes."

"Nitro mors"

"I've had success with nitromors"

"Nitromors, the gel not the liquid."

"Nitromors."

"We found the ’normal’ Nitromors to be more effective than the gel version."

"Nitromors has worked for me in the past too."

"I just did a Sunday frame with Nitromors and worked v good."

"It eats pretty much anything paint wise."

"Dettol is your best option. Safe for plastic, strips paint super quickly."

"Dettol antiseptic liquid... rips the paint off my crummy old models."

"Dettol antiseptic liquid, I got a bottle in poundland and it genuinely rips the paint off my crummy old models like a dream."

"I bought some Detol from a supermarket the other day which worked very well."

"Neat Dettol is probably your safest bet."

"I used Dettol to strip a finecast model, soaked it for half a day."

"A long soak in dettol can do it."

"Brown Dettol for Australia."

"I think someone said dettol works."

"Neat Dettol is probably your safest bet."

"Totally Awesome is indeed totally awesome! I just cleaned off my first batch this morning and it works so much better than the other two."

"Works fantastically well, and I can get a 32 ounce bottle for 2 Canadian dollars"

"I then used LA's Totally Awesome cleaner for 15 ish minutes and everything came off with a soft bristle childs brush."

"Ive been using la's totally awesome yellow cleaner. Works perfectly and it's a buck at dollar tree."

"If in the USA, LA totally awesome from the dollar tree store is incredibly gentle and effective."

"LA Totally awesome from the dollar tree store does not damage finecast, forge world, China cast, or Russia cast."

"This. Absolutely excellent and will not ever damage your models."

"LA's Totally Awesome takes the paint right off. Don't use it with resin models though."

"LA's totally awesome. Find it a dollar stores."

"LA Totally Awesome and a 48 hour soak."

"CitriStrip is really good at 'melting' the stain."

"I’ve used Citristrip with really great success but plenty of people dislike Citristrip."

"Citristrip would be my choice."

"Citristrip is the next best alternate."

"I’ve had success with citristrip."

"Thanks. I just ordered some CitriStrip, will give it a try."

"CitriStrip. It's non-toxic."

"Citristrip."

"Citristrip works well on oil based."

"Citristrip is safe to use."

"Is just leagues better than any other product I’ve used in the UK."

"Biostrip is just leagues better than it."

"Biostrip is hands down the best stripper I’ve used. Works quickly, low odour, non-toxic and actually breaks down the paint."

"[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Biostrip-Stripper-Products-Remover-effortlessly/dp/B072XK43CQ/](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Biostrip-Stripper-Products-Remover-effortlessly/dp/B072XK43CQ/)"

"Works great"

"Works like a charm and is biofriendly as well."

"Biostrip is quite good."

"A product named 'Super Clean' works really well. It's an automotive degreaser, and strips paint without damaging the model in the process."

"Works best for me"

"I've always used "Super Clean"—a biodegradable engine degreaser. Perfectly fine on plastic and, since it's biodegradable, you can dump it down the sink."

"Super Clean in the purple bottle is what I use. Ziplock bag, mini, purple stuff. Leave overnight or longer."

"Is my new go to."

"Super clean or simple green (both purple) are good cleaners that work well. I've used em both on plastic metal and resin."

"I use Super Clean degreaser. It sells for appx $11/gal."

"Biostrip 20. Submerge for an hour, wash off with a toothbrush and water. Doesn't smell, is water soluble."

"Biostrip 20: https://youtu.be/BVnN36OzhlA"

"Biostrip 20 is quick and easy to use."

"Biostrip 20, still I'd only leave it in for about 5-10 mins just to be safe."

"Biostrip 20 is good."

"Completely melted the 3d piece, it was just sludge."

"Just use Methylated Spirits"

"Methylated spirit works pretty well."

"For plastic and metal I use methylated spirits and it works great."

"I like methylated spirits personally!"

"Uk here, methylated spirits in a ultrasonic cleaner work for just about anything."

"I stick to methylated spirits as I can go to town with a toothbrush cleaning without blurring the detail of the model."

"Would recommend [this](https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Strip-Advanced-Paint-Remover/dp/B09LMM8XQF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=172PUFSFTXAPQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vFHvzdFF55pNqNhnA7akTvqhAPIPf2AanSaKeGd9QllLYP1_lls6HQj-eF3Q2EPan8d2YWl1xfcMExoXe2jX_vMBidPWbOyLWXIpJUenzCgADXJFNbjS6D_L6qOmT0BY0u6CL8XgX8nWlYglP7YzrUFj2VmfwLpRWRx8YRJOTCGLcf-432k7w83ZwAQGUjndcAf29yxIojEi4fC6uxT5j7Yc1SehuoGBtcfvkm8_H7duw-XKZEoM-DCTz"

"I used this stuff I got on Amazon called Smart Strip advanced. It worked great no smell at all."

"I used this stuff I got on Amazon called Smart Strip advanced. It worked great no smell at all."

"I’ve had good luck using SmartStrip."

"LA's totally awesome. Look for nothing else."

"The least expensive option for you is LAs totaly awesome. It’s $1 for a 32oz bottle and works like magic."

"LA totally Awesome. If they sell that stuff in Canada, you’re golden."

"I'd say yes, if you went this far down the track, get more paint stripper."

"Works well for basic painted on varnishes like for wood and home decor"

"I would use a heat gun and paint scraper to take the paint off, sand, then prime and paint."

"Just strippers that work better with some models, forex, metal, plastic, or resin will react differently to certain paint strippers."

"Best stuff I've ever used."

"Idk I’ve enjoyed soy gel! It doesn’t burn your skin if you get it on you!"

"Rockler sells soy gel. Good stuff, bit pricey though."

"I’ve been having a good experience removing latex layers with the heat gun then putting on citristrip."

"I've had good results with both citrus strip and "Dad's" stripper."

"Citrus strip."

"I’ve tried the citrus stripper and wasn’t impressed."

"Soy Gel is the nicest paint stripper I've ever used."

"Blue bear soy gel stripper has worked for us."

"Franmar’s Blue Bear Soy Gel paint stripper is marketed as a 'safer' product."

"I just use a brass brush and acetone."

"Acetone works on old metal minis."

"Acetone nail polish remover and toothpicks/sonic cleaner."

"I used aircraft remover I got from auto zone"

"Aircraft paint remover. Less than $10 in Walmart. It's scary how well it works."

"Aircraft remover. But dont get it on your tires or anything nonmetal. And definitely not your skin. That stuff burns."

"The best off the shelf product to use to remove most paints and coatings."

"Aircraft stripper"

"Works amazingly and so, so fast."

"Is amazing. I’ve used in it multiple rooms of my old house."

"Resin? Testors easy lift-off"

"ELO from Testors is specifically made for models and primer paints."

"I would prob try Blue Bear Safenol if I were in your shoes."

"Blue bear safenol or dumond smart strip."

"I used a heat gun on mine."

"Heat gun and a putty knife. Sand it down after."

"This stuff: [LINK](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Klean-Strip-Premium-Stripper-1-Quart/885311753?)"

"Not sure if it is available in the UK."

"Heat gun with a triangle head scraper. Clean up with steel wool and stripper."

"There's very little difference between all the methylene chloride strippers."

"Dumond smart strip is easy to apply, just super super messy and prob not great to get on your skin."

"It took several days to do and made a terrible mess indoors."

"As a last resort try brake fluid. I got reasonably good results stripping old figures"

"It can work, just expect to spend forever stripping the paint."

"Jasco"

"Dot 3 Brake Fluid and a toothbrush will easily clean any paint off any material."

"The one that works without fail for me is Castrol Super Clean."

"Put it in a jar overnight, paint can be wiped off with a sponge."

"The best thing I've used, ever."

"I use something I found at the hardware store called "2 Minute Remover Advanced" it's a paint stripping gel that comes in a metal container with a yellow label."

"Ak Interactive do a fantastic paint stripper. Also biostrip 20."

"Green stuff world makes one that works fantastically."

"Selleys Kwik Strip!! I only turned to the highly chemical Kwik strip after attempting to sand the paint off."

"SuperClean. I've yet to find anything it can't strip."

"That stuff works wonders!"

"VMS Clean Slate :) I rarely see this product discussed or mentioned... it is the most EFFICIENT I have ever used, and I will not use anything else!"

"Circa 1850 works really well. Apply heavily and reapply again."

"Best would be to take it to a company that can dip it in the good stuff."

"Try a can of that citrus based stuff."

"Methylene Chloride."

"SoyGel. Takes off the glazing too."

"Works also as paintstripper."

"Worked for a frame I made raw."

"Peelaway 1."

"Eco-Strip also recommends this for old paint."

"I use pine soap or other paint strippers."

"Aircraft paint remover is the best thing I've seen."

"Nail polish remover without acetone works like a charm."

"I like the klean-strip premium sprayable stripper. Should take a few layers off"

"Old masters paint remover. Apply, scrap, then use steel wool with water."

"I've had good luck with the citrus stuff."

"They seem to use if for everything they do."

"Did mine with aircraft paint stripper. Safe on aluminum."

"I've had pretty good luck with the product from [Coopers Strip Club](https://coopersstripclub.com/)"

"Bio strip for plastic."

"I use something that roughly translate to burning alcohol, or maybe methylated spirit."

"This has always been a reliable chemical stripper."

"Maxistrip is good. Avaliable from colourex."

"I use wilko paint and varnish stripper, it comes in 500ml bottles, is dirt cheap."

"Metal: Selley's Paint stripper (Either liquid or gel.) Use outside, and wear good gloved."

"The no nonsense paint stripper from ScrewFix isn't bad and it's about half the price of nitromors."

"Jumpwind ct04 is better than isopropyl alcohol. Especially for those non waterbase paint like tamiya."

"Dettol liquid is a cheap, easy to find stripper that gets of primer and is kind to resin."

"LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Cleaner has worked for me."

"Is better in my opinion."

"Elbow grease from Morrisons, £1.29 a 500ml bottle or LA totally awesome if you’re merica."

"Try [these] (http://www.autobodyspecialties.ca/) guys."

"Any kind of alcohol should work."

"I use a brush on paint stripper outside."

"I did know that Sodium Hydroxide will strip paint because I actually make a paint stripper with it at work."

"I've used it, true, only a couple times, but it was fast, didn't have bad fumes, no burning skin."

"What about a Speedheater? IR heat rather than hot air but claims it's OK on lead paint (lower temperature). Haven't used it but hear good reports."

"Oven cleaner does the job for me"

"I use some cheap window cleaner which is alcohol based, works well, doesn't melt anything."

"Not great on Oil based paint though."

"Works"

"Get a wire brush attachment for a drill and brush that junk off."

"There's very little difference between all the methylene chloride strippers (Selleys, Maxistrip, Coopers, etc.)"

"Isopropyl was almost completely ineffective, even after over a week of submersion."

"None of them are good enough."