malumbu Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 With the banning of methylene chloride by the EU a couple of years ago, the active component in all proper paint strippers, are there any alternatives? That actually work??The stuff from Wickes is shit.I got the last tin of methylene chloride based stripper from Plough Homecare last year, and I am using it extremely carefully. I have it under lock and key with alarms and lasers, so don't think of nicking it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27722-chemical-paint-stripper/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 So Nitrimors is history now !?!That's a shock, maybe try provincial stores or t'internet and stock up ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27722-chemical-paint-stripper/#findComment-605117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I took some Nitromors back to B&Q for a refund. Useless. I remember it being effective 20 years ago but not now.I did try peelaway, which was excellent; but very expensive.In the end I spent ?20 on a heat gun from Wickes. One of my best DIY purchases. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27722-chemical-paint-stripper/#findComment-605175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Read the post kidkruger. They've all had to change the active chemical, to an inactive chemical. Brands are still there,Thanks Lowlander for advice, I use an adjustable heat gun, stipper is (or was) useful for getting paint of the intricate bits. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27722-chemical-paint-stripper/#findComment-605422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 That's where I used peelaway on intricate bits. Excellent, you just paste it on and cover with cling-film for 24 hours.A bit messy and way more expensive than the old-fashioned Nitromors, but worth it if you don't have much to do (you can buy ?15 a sample which will do a few metres of dado rail for instance). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27722-chemical-paint-stripper/#findComment-605469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 No more proper Nitromors?End of an era! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27722-chemical-paint-stripper/#findComment-605532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polla2256 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Try the internet you can get anything from there. Avoid America though (they always slap a massive tax on goods). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/27722-chemical-paint-stripper/#findComment-605596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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