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Removing Paint

cofooter

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How do you guys remove layers of paint from Gelcoat? After trying sanding and paint remover, I used a 1500 Watt heat gun and the old paint peeled off like butter, down to the primer. Didn't seem like gel or glass softened at all. I know epoxy is affected by heat. Any issues with this method?
 

RiverDave

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Easy off oven cleaner will make Short work of it. The original not the new safe bullshit
 
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