Best way to get paint off metal?

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Sandra Allen on May 07, 2017

As a former painter, I can tell you walnut shell sandblasting works well. Here is a link with some practical information. Hope that helps.

http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=10431

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- Ras21740466 on May 08, 2017
  
  I have a old trunk and just want to get paint off the plate on bottom, 3' by 2'.
  
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FL on May 09, 2017

Rent , buy or borrow a heat gun. That will make it peel off with just a putty knife to help it along. Good luck!

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Ras21740466 on May 10, 2017

Thanks

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Bulldog on May 11, 2017

You can use mineral spirits

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