Paint stripper or paint remover is a chemical product designed to remove paint, finishes, and coatings, while also cleaning the underlying surface. Chemical paint removers are advantageous because they act on any kind of geometry and they are cheap. They can however be slow acting.[1]
Paint can also be removed using mechanical methods (scraping or sanding) or heat (hot air, radiant heat, or steam).
- ^ Molz, Thomas (2010). "Paints and Coatings, 5. Paint Removal". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. doi:10.1002/14356007.o18_o04. ISBN 978-3-527-30385-4.