If it were me, I'd use lacquer thinner.

You didn't say exactly what the tool IS... it might help.
Or post a photo of it in alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking

Kate

"pmaston" wrote in message
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I have a nice tool that has a lot of paint overspray, how can I soften that
paint and then of course I like to clean it up. It is partially on wood,
metal and rubber.....many thanks in advance......Peter