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Cheap but effective paintstripper?
jps - 12/8/13 at 12:49 PM

I have salvaged some sheet aluminium and steel for my build - but need to strip the paint off it before welding and/or repainting.

Saw recently on here that Nitromors isn't what it used to be, also saw in B&Q that it isn't cheap either!

Any tips for good paint stripper that doesn't cost the earth?

puma931 - 12/8/13 at 01:22 PM

Probably much quicker and cheaper to buy some new ally sheet. www.aluminiumwharehouse.co.uk cut to size and don't charge that much.


quote:
Originally posted by jps
I have salvaged some sheet aluminium and steel for my build - but need to strip the paint off it before welding and/or repainting.

Saw recently on here that Nitromors isn't what it used to be, also saw in B&Q that it isn't cheap either!

Any tips for good paint stripper that doesn't cost the earth?

jps - 12/8/13 at 01:50 PM

quote:
Originally posted by puma931
Probably much quicker and cheaper to buy some new ally sheet. www.aluminiumwharehouse.co.uk cut to size and don't charge that much.


quote:
Originally posted by jps
I have salvaged some sheet aluminium and steel for my build - but need to strip the paint off it before welding and/or repainting.

Saw recently on here that Nitromors isn't what it used to be, also saw in B&Q that it isn't cheap either!

Any tips for good paint stripper that doesn't cost the earth?


Coming in at upwards of £80 for a 2mm sheet of alu at roughly the right size to cut the floor - whereas i've already got my salvaged sheet cut and ready to fit - so will still welcome recommendations for paint stripper!!!

Daddylonglegs - 12/8/13 at 01:55 PM

Starchem is the one we use. Not sure what size it comes in but we bought 5l for £23. Not the cheapest, but boy! does it shift the stuff

Benzine - 12/8/13 at 01:55 PM

Those abrasive disks that fit on an angle grinder, they have a slightly sponge like appearance and remove paint faster than a speeding bullet/laser beam

Bluemoon - 12/8/13 at 01:59 PM

Google will reveal some DIY paint stripper recipes... You mileage may vary but might be worth trying some..

Dan

Smoking Frog - 12/8/13 at 02:42 PM

Depending on the paint would a heat gun work? They make a good job removing gloss.

jps - 12/8/13 at 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by Smoking Frog
Depending on the paint would a heat gun work? They make a good job removing gloss.


I hadn't thought of that - will give it a go. No idea what sort of paint it is on my alu - the metal WAS a pub sign (you know - 'The Kings Head' - that sort of thing) and has obviously been out in the elements for years before I got my hands on it - so it's already flaking off a bit....

The other metal I have salvaged is sheet steel (1mm i think) from old filing cabinets/office cabinets for transmission tunnel/bulkheads/etc. I think i'll just key that with emery paper then spray with hammerite or similar...

r1_pete - 12/8/13 at 03:23 PM

I use Langlow Strip Away Pro.