What are we using as paint stripper now that the formula for W&N changed? I use heat set and 91% isopropyl alcohol isnt getting very much off no matter how hard I scrub. I dont want to melt the kit or have it turn yellow…
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I still use goof off from the hardware store. You just need to make sure you wash well with dish soap and then matte with a good matte because it leaves shine.
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Thank you! I didnt even know that goo off worked. Ill try it
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I think this works pretty well. Gosh I miss W & N
Klean-Strip® Green™ Household Brush Cleaner, 1 Quart - Walmart.com Klean-Strip® Green™ Household Brush Cleaner, 1 Quart - Walmart.com
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I am glad someone asked this question because I need to find something too. Does this one leave the vinyl with shine? I just wondered since it says the primary ingredient is acetone. I never stripped a kit, so I never used W&N. I have a remover that was sold at a reborn supplier that closed up, but I think it is only for air dry and I need to strip Genesis off a kit that someone else painted and wow is that paint thick.
I ended up going out and getting some of the klean strip once I found out that goof off had acetone. The smell is super harsh but it takes of the pain very well so its worth it 
The Klean Strip says the primary ingredient is acetone in the link that was posted. Is that not the case?
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I have a different bottle so I had to wait until I got home. It does have acetone, I must’ve not seen it when I read through the ingredients!! I haven’t had anything wrong with the kit yet, no melting, sticky feeling, or discoloring yet. It doesnt leave an oily residue but ill still probably put a layer of varnish before I start to paint
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The stuff I tried called citristrip worked great. I don’t see any adverse reactions on the test pieces that I used it on. Also, it has an orangey smell which is way better than some other things. it has a warning on it for dangerous fines, but acetone is also dangerous to inhale continuously…I just strip parts outside or in the garage with doors open.
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Thank you!
I am worried about shine on this kit because I am going to need to air dry paint it so my matting options are limited. The previous artist baked it too long and it started to get shiney. I am not going to put it in the oven again. I am only going through all this for a special client. Thank you for sharing this I may go with it if there is no shine.
I would try it on a test piece first, I’m not sure the outcome when repainting.
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