How do I remove layers of paint?
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The easiest thing would be to paint a new color over top. Stripping paint is hard messy work.
Have you tried Citristrip? That's what I use.
Paint stripper for heavy paint deposit, for all materials; don’t forget the scraper and lastly use
Mineral spirits, order less to clean up.
reminder: Kindly read instructions and what materials you might need.
Best of luck
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For heavily painted surfaces I usually start with a heat gun and a sharpened painters’ knife on the flat surfaces. Then follow up section by section with stripper, including same sanding and solvent washes. Even if you decide to repaint, rather than a natural finish, the lines and details will look much better than just repainting. Always have lots of ventilation and proper eye and skin protection. Good luck.
paint stripper and lots of hard work
A heat gun makes you feel like something's happening quicker, especially if there's a ton of layers. The paint will bubble up and you remove it with a putty knife. Then follow up with a stripper if you need and sand. Do it outside; don't breathe the toxic fumes.
Citri-strip is your friend. Apply it liberally then lay a sheets of saran wrap over it and let the stripper do its work on the old paint. It's a messy job but well worth the effort if you truly want all the old layers of paint GONE!
I've used a heat gun, carefullyl.