Stripping paint

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There exist a few effective brands of chemicals for stripping paint from vehicles. However, this practice may be inappropriate for novices, as these strippers are messy, acidic, and toxic.
 
There exist a few effective brands of chemicals for stripping paint from vehicles. However, this practice may be inappropriate for novices, as these strippers are messy, acidic, and toxic.
  
First, take the vehicle or part to be stripped to a well-ventilated area (outside is ideal).
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First, take the vehicle or part to be stripped to a well-ventilated area (outside is ideal). ''(Should a respirator be used? Some people are saying that makes it even worse.)''
  
 
These chemical strippers are more commonly used on hoods, roofs, and trunk lids as they need to be left alone after applying. The stripper would just run if put on a vertical panel, and thus would be somewhat ineffective.  
 
These chemical strippers are more commonly used on hoods, roofs, and trunk lids as they need to be left alone after applying. The stripper would just run if put on a vertical panel, and thus would be somewhat ineffective.  

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