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Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« on: October 05, 2022, 04:03:31 PM »
I used Starchem paint stripper on my 400 casings but can't seem to be able to buy it online unless I have some sort of HSE safety certification.

Yes it's nasty stuff I wore breathing mask, eye protection, gloves and only applied it outdoors - it was scary stuff but it did a good job after my old formula Nitromors ran out.

Is there a decent brand that works for sale anywhere that a DIY person can buy today?

My e-bay purchase of Powerstrip failed.

My new formula Nitromors does nowt
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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2022, 04:50:17 PM »
Ted, the old Nitromors was decent stuff. I think it was dichloromethane (also known as methylene chloride). The last lot I got was from ebay but that is probably not there now. Alternatively, try an autorefinishers. The stuff OddJob lists is probably the same.....
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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2022, 04:52:56 PM »
Yeah, Paramose has DCM in it.
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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2022, 05:55:40 PM »
Thanks looks like the seller just wants you to complete a form - thanks everyone.
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2022, 08:06:22 PM »
Got to enlighten you all to something that I haven't tried on an intended paint stripping project!!  I was sorting some of my dad's stuff out and he had a chip pan caked in burnt on oil. I thought ah Mr Muscle oven cleaner... Sprayed it on the outside surface and within minutes the oil was loose but so was the paint! Nasty stuff to breath in etc and probably not safe for use but seemed very effective. Any comments besides "you idiot" perhaps?
One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2022, 08:16:53 PM »
I bought from that seller and they didn’t send me anything except the paint stripper
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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2022, 08:37:46 PM »
I bought from that seller and they didn’t send me anything except the paint stripper
The form is an online one that you complete bere dispatch - allegedly.
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556

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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2022, 02:10:01 AM »
Says we will send this form via email on the page Ted, they never did.
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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2022, 07:51:53 AM »
Ted,
                Go to your local car paint refinishing supplies I get Starchem from mine no problem.
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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2022, 11:48:25 AM »
If all else fails try gun wash thinners, it can be obtained from Motor Factors at £13 for 5 litres applied liberally with a brush it will remove paint effectively.. If you’re leaving it ‘in frame’ take care to cover all other painted surfaces as it will remove it as well. It can also be obtained from Halfords in half litre tins but two of them cost almost as much as a 5 litre tin. Wear gloves when doing it and plenty of ventilation of you WILL get a headache. I used it to remove the lacquer I’d applied years ago.

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Re: Struggling to buy paint stripper that works.
« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2022, 03:10:36 PM »
I use this. It’s the best I’ve used.

 

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