On Sun, 06 Jul 2003 16:28:30 +0100, Mike Abbott wrote:

I'm open to any solution:

Sanding disc on drill?

Not good for window sills and the like - will tend to re-invent the
shape of the item being sanded if you aren't careful.

Chemical stripper (although that Nitomors stuff scare me stiff. I go into
the DIY shed planning to buy some; pick up the tin, read the warnings - and
chicken out

Best option IMHO. Nitromors is usually pretty good at blistering the
paint away from the underlying surface. Paint it on, leave a short
time, whack it off with a scraper. Easy peasy.

However it hurts like hell if you get a drop on your skin, so wear
gloves and eye protection. It's like being stung with a nettle though,
it doesn't do lasting damage (well it might to your eyes, so eye
protection is highly recommended.

Just a thought, but why would you think that Nitromors was less
dangerous than burning the paint away? If you are hitting the
paintwork with a high temperature there's a very good chance that you
are releasing noxious fumes which you breathe in. Nitromors simply
needs a well ventilated area.

Blowtorch (I've only got the gas variety - too hot?)

Nope. It's only too hot if you play the flame on the paintwork for too
long. It doesn't take much experience to realise that you can keep the
flame moving along just at the right speed - you've got a scraper
going along too, taking the paint off as it starts to blister.

Why not give it a try and see? I was wary the first time I tried it
but it was remarkably easy!

Hot Air

Under discussion - my least favourite option. Even though I've got the
option if I want it.

Andrew

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