Stripper

[mechman]

I need to strip paint from a large wooden gate post so what's the best kind of stripper to use as its a one off for me?.

 

[Bsmith]

Nitromors paint stripper or blowlamp and scraper.

 

[Parm]

Nitromors isn't that good anymore, I'd go with a blow lamp/hot air gun and scrapper

 

[johnward]

starchem synstryp its just like the old nitromors. think its only sold in 5l, got mine of ebay for £25.00 incl del. strips paint very well it even strips powder coating.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Haven't tried it, but I've heard that oven cleaner spray works great for stripping paint off machinery; as for wood .

 

[rtbcomp]

Haven't tried it, but I've heard that oven cleaner spray works great for stripping paint off machinery; as for wood .

That stuff is basically caustic soda, (sodium hydroxide), which is what the door-stripping companies use(d).

 

[TechnicAl]

Nitromors isn't that good anymore, I'd go with a blow lamp/hot air gun and scrapper

I agree, and its become very expensive..........a big (ish) tin was £34 at Wickes. I got one off the net for 24 delivered.

I remember when a little drip on your hand hurt like hell.......it doesnt even tingle these days.........I suspect its less caustic than it used to be.

I still use it but really it only softens these days. I rub it in using a brush and then wash away using soapy water

 

[TechnicAl]

That stuff is basically caustic soda, (sodium hydroxide), which is what the door-stripping companies use(d).

But they use it hot dont they.........I had some doors done about 25 years ago........removed all the glue as well so I had to put them back together.........does a great job of removing years and layers of paint though.

 

[Maxakarudy]

I'd use a heatgun not stripper, is difficult to wash off wood properly and messy

 

[123hotchef]

heat gun and scraper for me too

 

[fixerupper]

I think you can still buy caustic soda ... mix it up with hot water and paint it on or dip the item in (wearing heavy duty rubber gloves and a mask 'cos it burns every thing including your lungs ) do it outside then pressure wash it off ... neutralise the caustic with water and vinegar and rinse off and let it dry ....and dry and dry.........jeff....

 

[daleyd]

Another bitterly disappointing thread title....

 

[mechman]

Thanks for all the info guys I've been gifted a box of various grit 3m soft pad discs so will give them a go first, if a no go then it's the blow torch. I will report after this weekend.